How To Secure the Services of A Moving Company

The process of heading out to a new home, although exhilarating, can be stressful, slow an inconvenient. The secret to stress-free moving is to engage the service of a moving company. Whether you're in need of short distance or long distance moving services, moving companies Escondido for example, specialize in transporting your stuff from an old apartment to a new one in good conditions.

Choosing a moving company, however, does not come without a few challenges. Although movers are supposed to make moving easier, there have been reports of movers damaging goods and even misplacing properties. To avoid such experience, it is important to hire certified and qualified movers.

How To Hire A Moving Company
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1. Make your research: The best researches are always predicated on information gathered from referrals and recommendations. Since experience is an excellent teacher, sourcing for referrals helps you to avoid the pitfalls that many homeowners have made, and puts you in a position of control. Get connected with friends, real estate worker, friends, and family members to check if the can recommend any moving company. 

2. Embrace the internet: Customer review is another way to hire the best moving companies. In a situation where you are unable to secure an accurate referral, online reviews from trusted sites provide an unbiased view of the service of a moving company.

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3. Get estimates: After shortlisting a couple of moving companies that you are satisfied with, the next step is to get estimates. Never settle for a single estimate. This is one mistake that many homeowners make. Rather than stick to one estimate, get more than one estimate and make sure that the company sends a representative over to have a look at your stuff. Steer clear of companies that give estimates over the phone without seeing what you wish to move

4. License and insurance: Every moving company is issued a license number by the government. This license is needed in situations where you wish to file a claim against the actions of a moving company or for damages to your goods. A certified state mover always provides its DOT number on its adverts and website. Confirm that a moving company is certified by relevant associations before engaging their service.

5. Red flags are no-no: be quick to spot red flags and other indications that the moving company is not legitimate. Some of the red flags include: Large upfront payment: Moving companies only demand for large payment after your belongings have been shipped successfully. Whether the demand a large upfront payment or the entire sum, you should avoid it altogether.

• Customer complains and bad reviews: negative reviews, legal suits, and customer complaints are all indications of ugly experiences with a moving company. It is better to avoid the service of such company in order not to join that list.

 

• No references: When a moving company is unable to provide you with references, it is an indication that no one can vouch for whatever service they claim to offer.

 

• Any form of unprofessional-ism like lack of business card, uniform, or website should be avoided.

Finding the right moving company is easy if you are intelligent during the hiring process. 

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