- Hiring a good moving company can take some of the hassle and stress out of your moving day. Moving companies provide a variety of services for a range of fees, so it's a good idea to talk with different movers to compare their services.
- To find the best movers in your area, ask friends and family about their experiences, you can also check the better business bureau or other consumer organizations in your local area.
- Always get an estimate of the price from at least 3 moving companies, a number of factors will determine the cost of your move including:
- When you move (the summer season and first and last few days of each month are the busiest for movers).
- Where you move (the distance between locations).
- How much you are moving (charged are based on weight and distance).
- It's important to try to make arrangements for your move well in advance, at least four to six weeks before the moving date
- Find out what insurance coverage the movers offer for damages and loss and ask to see both proof of insurance and details of their coverage.
- After booking your move date, confirm with the movers one week in advance.
- Check with your home insurance to see what coverage they provide.
- If items are damaged or lost in transit, advise the movers and detail the damage on the driver's copy of the inventory sheet/bill prior to signing.
- If you notice damage after unpacking, you should notify the moving company as soon as possible.
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