John F. Clark 
So it’s recently that you have bagged a new job and henceforward you are moving to a different part of the city or moving to a bigger home. You are ready to move out but apparently, you realize that packing and moving single handily is not easy. You then start looking for various packers and movers online. The internet provides you with a list of companies that you can seek help from. But then again choosing the right company is a task you can’t just blindly select anyone. To save costs and smoothly move all your stuff from one location to another, you must do thorough research when hiring movers. Here are few tips for hiring reputable, trusted movers for the job.
MOVING INVENTORY
A good company will make sure to list all your belongings one by one while moving your things from one place to another. It will estimate the price for moving based on the weight of your stuff and space that will be occupied by your items. They will also check all the possible storage places such as drawers, garage, wardrobes, etc. Read the estimates properly and check if they are accurate or not.
TYPES OF SERVICES
It is essential to note the various services that the company provides. You should think about what services your moving company offers. Do they have experience in handling pianos and antiques? Do they offer packaging services and does the final estimate include it or not? Do they provide your boxes to set aside things during your relocation? Do they perform office relocation, residential relocation or international moves? Your research must include all such questions. This will help you cut cost.
FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATES
To determine if a company is good or not, see if they provide you with free estimates. Visit their site for a quick online quote is a good starting point, but a trustworthy company will always offer you an accurate quote or in-home estimates. They will save you from aftershocks of the bill. It will also enable an opportunity for a walkthrough where you can guide them with what stuffs need to be moved. In-home estimates are also a great way to communicate various challenges you can face during relocation or shifting.
CHECK FOR INSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION
Checking if the company is insured or not is of prime importance. If any sort of mishap takes place while moving, you won’t be able to hold them liable if they are not insured. Furthermore, for any damage to your things, insurance will enable you to hold them accountable for it. So if you want all these things to happen so make sure to check their coverage thoroughly before hiring them. In addition to this, the department of transportation provides a license. Those who are certified by DOT will have a US DOT number. Those who are members of an association like the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) will have proper knowledge of moving and shifting techniques. Always try to ask them for a proof of this or similar certification.
EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCE
You want someone who has the right expertise. Right expertise often comes with experience, which means that the company should have operated for several years. They will know which areas and things to watch out for a while moving and packaging. They are so used to handling such projects that you get proper assistance right from start to finish with the best results. Also, asking for reference will give you a fair idea about the company’s past work experiences. It will also enable you to interact with old customers to whom you could ask several whereabouts of the company. You can evaluate a company based on their customer satisfaction.
Hiring a commercial mover is never easy. However, these tips shall help you hire an authentic mover and will also save you the money that you would have spent on mitigating several problems related to moving.
