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How to Hire a Moving Company
Ask friends for references. Look at reviews online!
Questions to ask:
- Are you certified by the ICC?
- Do you charge by the pound or by the hour?
- How much insurance do you carry?
- Are there any items you charge extra to move, such as china, pianos, pool tables and the like?
- Are you bonded?
- Can I call to find out the location of my things during the move?
Once you’ve hired a mover, there’s still more work to be done.
– Make yourself a checklist of things to do every week for eight weeks prior to the move. Stay as organized as possible.
– Ask your moving company to assign three movers to you—two to load and unload and one to guard the truck to prevent theft.
– Talk to your insurance agent about liability.
- Does your current homeowner’s policy cover your possessions during a move?
- Moving companies’ basic insurance coverage usually allows a set amount per pound per item, and it’s usually not enough, so find out how much the company carries and then buy extra insurance if necessary.
- Remember that most companies don’t accept liability for breakage of any items you pack yourself.
– Confirm the arrangements with the moving company a couple of days before your move.
Flatten and keep your boxes if you have a storage space, ready for the next time.
