Booking a Moving Company
When hiring a moving company, it’s important to do so as far in advance of your move date as possible moving firms who do all of the packing and moving for you expect to be able to come out and assess your belongings, for insurance and van/person ell cover.
It’s important to de clutter, or has a guesstimate of how much you'll have de cluttered before you move so that they can give you an accurate quote. If you overestimate the space you need, you'll not get a refund, and find that space is wasted, especially, if you book a larger van than you require. Too small and you may find that your belongings don't fit, or that you get charged extra. You also might not get to move that day, if they have to unload one van and reload another, or book another transport for your belongings.
Allowing a company to pack your belongings isn't without risk, so before you hire a moving firm be sure to check their credentials and references thoroughly. You'll have items you don't want them to pack make sure you pack them yourself, or tell them, clearly what you expect them to pack and not pack. It’s always good to take an inventory before allowing anyone to come in and pack your belongings and if you can, take photos.
Most companies provide insurance and are consummate professionals, but some can cause more damage than the cost of hiring them, and it’s important to have redressed when moving belongings. Their insurance should be carefully examined to make sure it covers everything this will also give you an idea of what they will and won't pack and what extras (such as mattress covering) they'll provide. Companies can come in and pack your house in as little as two days so it’s important to know what to expect and when to expect them. You will want to stay and watch them packing (and possibly pack some of your own things) so make sure to allow for that when planning your move.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Hiring a company to move you
Hiring a company to move you
Hiring a company to move you is something that you may want to consider if you've got enough money to do so, and can't afford the time to do it yourself, or its impossible for you to pack and move.
Moving companies offer several great reasons to hire them, with different levels of service. From companies who will show up and move you and your belongings to companies who will pack, clean and move your belongings from place to place.
There are also more and more 'complete' package companies springing up, designed especially professionals, allowing them to move to their job, without the hassle of it all. These companies do it all, from finding a suitable house within your price range and requirements, to packing you and moving you in. Some even unpack at the other end for you.
You'll need to check any company out thoroughly before hiring them, each company should be vetted to your satisfaction, with viable references, if possible. You should also search for any complaints or comments about them online, and see what comes up. These recommendations should also contain information on whether they were prompt, priced fairly, or added additional costs.
You may also want to ask the company themselves for references, and information on when their cheapest and most expensive times are to move. You may find moving midweek to be far more cost effective, as weekends always carry a premium.
The company you eventually choose to move you will want to come out and inspect your home, to work out what they will be moving, and to provide you with a quotation, so you may want to de clutter before they arrive, they will take an inventory, in some cases, with you and decide what your quotation will be. These companies will also provide you with a complete overview of their insurance, review it carefully so you're sure of what they cover and what you're liable for, should the worst happen.
Hiring a company to move you is something that you may want to consider if you've got enough money to do so, and can't afford the time to do it yourself, or its impossible for you to pack and move.
Moving companies offer several great reasons to hire them, with different levels of service. From companies who will show up and move you and your belongings to companies who will pack, clean and move your belongings from place to place.
There are also more and more 'complete' package companies springing up, designed especially professionals, allowing them to move to their job, without the hassle of it all. These companies do it all, from finding a suitable house within your price range and requirements, to packing you and moving you in. Some even unpack at the other end for you.
You'll need to check any company out thoroughly before hiring them, each company should be vetted to your satisfaction, with viable references, if possible. You should also search for any complaints or comments about them online, and see what comes up. These recommendations should also contain information on whether they were prompt, priced fairly, or added additional costs.
You may also want to ask the company themselves for references, and information on when their cheapest and most expensive times are to move. You may find moving midweek to be far more cost effective, as weekends always carry a premium.
The company you eventually choose to move you will want to come out and inspect your home, to work out what they will be moving, and to provide you with a quotation, so you may want to de clutter before they arrive, they will take an inventory, in some cases, with you and decide what your quotation will be. These companies will also provide you with a complete overview of their insurance, review it carefully so you're sure of what they cover and what you're liable for, should the worst happen.
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