Top Ten Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring a Mover for your Residential Move

For great tips from Allied Van Lines watch the video above. If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick rundown of the top ten mistakes to avoid when you’re looking to hire a moving company.

Deciding to go with the mover that has the lowest price

Often times quality goes hand in hand with price. Be careful of low quotes and hidden extra charges. Getting moving quotes over the phone and/or submitting an online inventory list of things you will be moving. Without actually visiting your home, moving companies cannot give you an accurate estimate.

Not receiving estimates from several moving companies

You can’t know what is fair, unless you get estimates from at least three moving companies.

Not researching the moving company

In order to ensure you’re hiring a reliable mover, make sure to google for customer reviews, check their website, visit their office, and look up the company on protectyourmove.gov.

Not planning ahead

The summer is the busiest time of year for movers, so book your mover well in advance of your planned move date if you’re going to move during the warmer months.

Not asking about extra costs you might be charged

Moving companies may charge extra for moving items up and down stairs, not having a parking space close by, and packing supply fees.

Not asking the right questions

Moving companies may charge extra for moving items up and down stairs, not having a parking space close by, and packing supply fees.

• Is the company registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration?
• Does the company subcontract to smaller companies?
• What is the company’s rate per pound and rate per distance for the move?

Not checking with the Better Business Bureau on the mover’s complaint record

It is rare to find a moving company that is free from complaints. You can see how the complaints were handled as well.

Not informing the mover of any unusual situations they may run into before the move

It’s important to tell the moving company of problems like parking issues, difficult access, limited hours, and elevators and stairs.

Forgetting to keep track of the different estimates you receive.

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