Look at these helpful tips to find a mover you can trust-
Tip #1- Check Local Representation: You can consider your friends and family recommendations or search for moving companies online. However, hiring a company that operates locally and is well-known in your city is a much better option. Feedbacks only go as far, but choosing movers you can physically meet and discuss your expectations is always preferential. Local companies also come to your residence for an “in-home” survey for all the items that need to be relocated and give you a rough estimate of your relocation job. Beware of internet brokers that show you one company and hand over your work to another company you have no clue about.
Tip #2- Check Licenses: Moving companies require licenses to operate any transportation job. If you are moving locally, you should look into your appropriate state authorities’ website. If you are moving to another state or internationally, your moving company should be licensed by the Federal Department of Transportation. You can visit the websites or call these authorities to check for the credentials of your potential moving company.
Tip #3- Check Insurance Policies: Getting your valuables secured with insurance is critical, especially if you are moving between states or internationally. Although most moving companies ask you to take insurance themselves, if yours don’t, you should ask them for one. It protects your belongings and compensates if anything is damaged during the relocation. Moreover, ask the company about Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Even if it significantly increases your cost, you will be protected with this insurance if any worker gets injured during the move.
Tip #4- Check Out the Physical Business Address: If your potential movers force you to complete the paperwork either online or at your home, you should be cautious of their intentions. Many companies involved in fraud hesitate to provide their physical business address when asked. Checking images and testimonials on websites is essential, but checking out the real business space is also crucial. Check out the office and look around to see if you will get the quality work you expect from them.
Tip #5- Find Your Mover on Authority Websites: Authority websites are the best places to search online for your moving company. Check out websites of your state authorities or the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) for more reliable information. Additionally, if your potential moving company is a member of these associations, you can rest assured that your belongings are in safe hands.
About Southwest Movers:
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