When it comes to moving, hiring a moving team can make it a lot easier. There are specific steps you are going to want to take to ensure that you hire moving services.
1. Look for an In-Person Walk-Through
When you hire a qualified moving team, you will want to look for a company that will bring an estimator who will walk through your home. You will let them know what you are moving and what isn't coming with you. They will then take a rough inventory of all the large items in your home and estimate based on what they see how many smaller boxes you will have. The official estimator will use the rough inventory of your home, as well as an assessment of how challenging it will be to move things in and out of your home to provide you with an estimate.
2. Only Pay a Small Deposit
You should only pay a small deposit before your appointment. Any moving company that asks you to pay a large deposit before they show up to pack the truck and deliver your goods to your new home is not operating ethically. It is common practice in the moving industry to pay once your belongings are in your possession again. It is best to pay for a credit card for moving services.
3. Ask for an Inventory
A respectable moving company will complete a detailed inventory when they pack up your home. The estimator will do a rough inventory, but the actual movers should do a detailed inventory of your home. This inventory should share the weight of your items as well as the space your goods take up. A detailed inventory is important as it will help protect both you and the moving company.
4. Get Moving Insurance
Next, you are going to want to get moving insurance because it can protect your goods if they are damaged. You are going to want to look for full replacement value protection. This will allow you to replace any goods that could potentially get damaged in the moving process.
When it comes to hiring a moving team, you will want to have an estimator walk through your home to get the most accurate estimate. You should only pay a small deposit for the moving costs. Be sure to get moving insurance as well. Look for a moving company with good references and who provides you with a detailed estimate.
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