Once you have closed a deal or signed a lease for a new residence, you may have already begun planning out your move. Once you have the date set, you may have already decided that you will need help on moving day.
If you have never used a moving service before, you may be wondering what information you should have when you contact them. Besides the date and locations of the old and new residences, you can gather a little extra information by asking yourself a couple of questions.
1. Does Your Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Cover Items While on the Moving Truck?
One question you should ask yourself has to do with insurance coverage. Does your homeowner's or renter's insurance cover your possessions while they are being moved by a service?
If you discover that your insurance policy does not cover items while they are on the moving truck, speak with the moving service about any plans they offer. While the service fee itself may be included and covers up to a certain amount, you may want to find out if they have add-on coverage in case your belongings get damaged while they are being transported or handled.
2. How Many Items Do You Plan on Having the Movers Handle, Including Furniture and Boxes?
Another question to ask yourself has to do with the number of possessions that you have. How many pieces of furniture do you plan on moving? Also, approximately how many boxes do you plan on having once you pack up everything?
While these numbers do not have to be exact, they can help the movers plan out which truck would be ideal for the move. If you know that you will have a large number of items or some items that are particularly heavy, this information can also help the service determine how many workers need to be present for the move.
Asking yourself the questions above before your moving day can help you plan what you need from the movers. If you do not already have insurance coverage for your possessions, you can ask the service what types of coverage they have to offer. You can also give them an approximate number and size of items that they will be handling so that they can determine the size of the truck needed as well as the number of workers.
For further assistance, speak with a moving company, such as GXL Moving Company of Nevada, that serves your area.