One of the first questions a person must ask when hiring a household moving service is if they have insurance or not (take down the name of the insurer and the policy number just to make sure the company is properly insured). What are the liability limits of the company and its employees? Make sure employees are not subcontractors. What is the policy for a claim involving loss or breakage? What are the payment methods? All these questions must be asked before hiring a relocation expert.
Warning! Do not sign any quote or contract where the dates of the transaction and the move, the negotiated price, the cost of any extras and the number of movers included, are not already entered. Make sure the moving company gives you a copy of it.
* Furnishing companies are not allowed to offer moving services.
* Classifieds are the worst place to look for a mover.
* Beware of those who call themselves moving brokers.
* Avoid a company that has much lower prices than others.
Whether you’re considering a household moving service or moving yourself, you can save money if you know what to do. Here’s how to save time and money on your next big move. When hiring a moving company, have multiple quotes drawn up. If a person lives in a large city, consider using a company located far from home, it may be lower. Expect to pay at least $500 for a professional moving company. The total will depend on the company, the items to move, the distance to be traveled and the types of objects to be handled (some items require special attention, which may affect the cost). Clients can negotiate a lower price for handling some special items on their own.
Moving companies are less busy at the beginning of the week, so it is possible that people can get a cheaper rate if they move during this time. Avoid moving on a Friday, it’s the busiest day for moving companies, and remember that some companies charge more for booking dates not in advance. Make sure you have an authorized parking space as close as possible to the home in order to save time. Rates may increase if movers have to park down the street.
