Advice To Find The Movers Company - Ascent Packers And Movers

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If you decide to hire professional movers, you face a big decision - how do you find reputable movers or moving companies? The good news is that spending a small amount of time researching potential movers can help ensure a stress-free move. This article describes those research steps.

The best way to start looking into potential moving companies is, of course, to get recommendations. While the Yellow Pages (for those of us who can still find our phone books!) and searching the Internet can be helpful, referrals provide the best leads. Ask your friends, colleagues and new neighbors about their experiences. Look for people who've moved in the last 12 months, as the quality of businesses changes over time. Ask for details, such as the names of people they worked with, what went well and what to look for. Information about moves that didn't go well can also be helpful.

Try to get recommendations from professionals in addition to friends and colleagues. Ask your landlord or real estate agent about their clients' experiences - they can be a treasure trove of helpful information. If you work for a large company, ask the human resources department if they've anyone who deals with relocation (even if you don't get relocation assistance - they may be willing to share useful information anyway). If you get this kind of referral, your research will start off on the right foot.

Moving companies are subject to federal, state and local laws. At the federal level, a moving company that transports goods across state lines (interstate) must be licensed by the Department of Transportation ( DOT doesn't regulate local movers). At the state level, laws vary widely. Be sure that licenses are current. We also recommend that your moving company have a warranty and insurance, both as proof of the company's reputability and financial stability, in case the worst happens and you need to file a claim.

Once you know the basics of your potential movers, it's time to ask about the experiences of others. You want to get opinions from objective third parties based on dozens or hundreds of consumer reviews. Even though almost every moving company has had some form of complaint, it's important to have objective sources.

Many companies offer their customers the option of calling or using the Internet to obtain a quote. This is very convenient for the consumer. Unless a moving company representative does a physical inventory, the estimates they provide aren't very reliable. You should also be a little concerned if a moving company doesn't show enough interest in your business to request a visit to your home. It can also be tempting to ask for just one or two estimates for an upcoming move. There are two problems with this. The first problem is that it's very difficult to evaluate one estimate unless you've a few others to compare it to. The second problem is that you're missing out on valuable opportunities to evaluate a moving company's employees without ever having met them. So it pays to get those estimates in person.

Price is, of course, very important when choosing a moving company. However, it's not the only factor. We believe that quality, safety and reliability are at least as important. When you consider that you're entrusting your most important belongings to complete strangers, the price becomes relative. If you see an estimate that's more than 1/3 lower than the next lowest, you should find out why. Often, an extremely low estimate is a sign of movers who're either very inexperienced or desperate. And neither of these reasons should be a reason for encouragement!

There are 2 types of moving estimates - binding and non-binding. Non-binding estimates aren't contracts and give the movers limited rights. Binding estimates are contracts that are binding on both you and the moving company. "Binding estimates set a fixed cap on the amount you can be charged as long as you don't request additional services or have additional items transported. Moving companies are usually very cautious about providing such estimates, and many companies don't offer them at all. However, if possible, try to get your potential movers to provide such an estimate for you.