In the market, many companies offer to take our furniture and objects wherever we tell them, assuring us that they will do so with the greatest guarantees. However, in some exceptional cases, they still need to achieve this. So that it doesn’t happen to you, this is what you should keep in mind when choosing a moving company:
Request Several Quotes
The only way to choose well is to do so between several options. Go with something other than your first one just because it’s the cheapest. There are many pirate companies in the sector, and the best way to avoid them is to avoid bargains and avoid quotes over the phone without a prior visit. It is best to be proactive, request quotes from several companies well in advance, and take your time before deciding on one.
Check prices from at least three companies that offer guarantees, such as belonging to a recognized business organization. Make sure the budget also accounts for things like the move’s origin and destination (local, provincial, or international), the kind of belongings (fragile, antique), the mode of transportation (road, sea, or air), the dates of execution (holidays, weekends, or high season), etc.
Evaluate The Risks
Ensure that the company is registered in the municipal registry, has civil liability and merchandise insurance, and its personnel are insured. If you want more guarantees, choose one that is part of a moving association since it must pass quality filters to be registered.
Analyze the risks and commitments of the company before trusting it with your belongings. Please read the fine print carefully and look for what they guarantee and the exact service they provide. Trust only a little in a company that has a known registered office.
Packaging And Transportation
Before choosing a moving company, find out about the type of trucks or vans they use to provide their services. It is also important to know how they pack products, what criteria they follow when transporting more fragile objects, how they pack clothes, etc.
Some moving companies pack the objects the day before and at no cost to the consumer. But if you decide to pack your belongings yourself, although it is cheaper, you may get worse results. After all, companies have more resources and a variety of packaging systems. In addition, they are not responsible for breakages in the contents of the boxes you have packed since they do not know the objects’ state before packing them.
How Long It Takes To Do The Job
Ask what the estimated time it will take to complete the job (ideally, agree on several trips to make) and if the job is direct, that is, if they move your things from your old house to the new one without stopping at a midpoint. If not, find out where they will leave your things.
The Reputation Of The Company
Find out what reputation the moving company you want to choose has. Look for opinions on the Internet to find out the degree of involvement of the workers and their client’s satisfaction level.
With adequate foresight, planning and organization, choosing a moving company that lives up to your expectations is not complicated. Also, before making the move, ask what is the most advantageous way to cancel the home insurance for the old house and register again for the new one.
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