When you have to move to a new home, you can either transport your belongs by yourself, or take the easier and less stressful route of hiring a moving company. There are many home moving companies that will give you good service. However, there are also those that are set up to scam you. Here is a list of things you should consider when choosing a moving company:
- Check the quotation that the company has offered, is it too low? Do be quick to go for the lowest price offered as this could be a scam. Compare a number of quotes from different moving companies so that you know what the average charges are. Stay away from ridiculously low prices.
- Ensure you are given a copy of the your “Rights and Responsibilities” form when moving. All moving companies are required by the government to provide their clients with this document. Stay away from movers who are not keen on providing you with one.
- Countercheck that the moving company has a physical office and you can reach them whenever you want. Avoid companies that only have an online presence. Check whether the company is registered with the Movers Association in your state. You can call the association or confirm from their website.
- Find out how the company has come up with the quote it has given you. The quote should be based on the weight of the items you are moving and the distance to your new location. This means the company will have to send its employees to inspect your belongings before the quote is given. Avoid companies that simply give you a quote and insist that it is not necessary to physically inspect your belongings.
- Check the payment policy of the company; does it require a lot of upfront deposit? Most good companies do not require you to pay any upfront fees for their services. Be cautious of those that do.
- Get as much information as possible about the company. Get their physical address, licensing information, insurance information, accreditations, organization memberships, and so on. Legitimate home moving companies would be happy to provide you with such information as they only make their legitimacy claim stronger.