When starting life in a new office or home, at the time the move will be too large to be handled on your own. You will require the services of a moving company in your relocation.
You can search for them online or get recommendations from friends and family. When making a choice on which moving company to hire, it is important to understand the things to do and those to avoid. You will be entrusting the company with your valued possessions in the whole process. Following the list below of things to do and those not to be done will help you obtain the best moving company to help you with relocation.
Here are the Do’s:
• Enquire about other extra fees charged. You should seek to know whether the price charged by a moving company is inclusive or exclusive of other extra costs that might arise out of the move. Extra costs including parking fees, porter costs, and cost of packing items that are not packed properly among others.
• Enquire about the handling of fragile items. Many moving companies require to pack the delicate items themselves to insure against damage.
• In the event, you will not be available to oversee the move, ensure to have a responsible family member or a friend to oversee the relocation from your old location to the new one.
• Ensure to bring representatives of the moving company to the old and new location of relocation. The visit enables them to plan the move and also provide you with price estimates.
• Ensure to give precise directions and contact information to both your old and new location. Have them printed and give them to all the persons involved in the move to help them find their way should they get lost.
Here are the Don’ts
• Avoid relying on price alone when choosing a moving company. The moving company charging the least price is not always the best. You should evaluate price charged for the quality of service being offered. Moving companies charging too little compared to the market rate are an indication of poor quality of service.
• Don’t hire an uninsured moving company. The company should provide cover to the value of the property being moved, vehicle insurance, and compensation to workers and general liability. You should request to see their insurance certificate.
• Avoid paying huge amounts as deposits before the work is done. Moving companies with a reputation for good service charge customer once the move has been accomplished. Paying before the service has been rendered is a disadvantage to you since you lose control over your possession. Pay using credit card to track payment and avoid fraudulent activity.
• Do not sign a blank or not filled out contract. Have every contract detail put in writing including fees, pick-up and delivery points and dates as well. Ensure to have all your belongings listed on the contract. Action against missing items depends on their presence on the list of inventories.
