subject: 3 Tips In Choosing The Right Moving Company [print this page] Some guidelines to help you choose a moving company: assess the company's background, ask for questions, and keep on a lookout for rogue movers.
Availing the service of a moving company is essential for transferring into another location. Since the security of your personal possessions is at stake, you need to check if the moving company you are getting their services for are reputable. Here are some guidelinesto help you choose and to check for any unusualities.
Assess the company's background
Get an idea first about the moving company's background. You can ask feedback from friends or relatives that has availed their services or read from testimonials from satisfied customers. Most companies will feature their service highlights and history, coss and other relevant information. With those details, you can get a basic knowledge. You can also check the Web site Moving Scan, this site is devoted in revealing fraud and scams by some companies to prevent it from happening to you. Check with the US Department of Transportaion to know if the moving company you are about to choose have a DOT number.
Ask for questions
There are some questions you need to ask before getting the services of a moving company. Ask for the registration number. The moving company should have this from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ask the company how much they would charge you for their services, the rates must be charged according to the weight of the load and the distance to travel. Also know if they have subcontractors with a small company, if they do, ask for the company's name. Check also if they have additional fees from different services, some companyies may charge extra for areas that are not easy to access. this can help you prepare the location you want to move into to avoid such costs. Get to know the company's insurance policy, moving companies provide insurance for an additional charge.
Keep on a lookout for rogue movers
You should be vigilant for suspicious activities of a moving company. Some unusualities you need to look for are: the moving company is charging you very low over the phone; the company tells you that your items are coverd by their insurance; the company never visited your home to inspect your belongings; their website does not show their contact information; the moving company's office may be nonexistent; or the moving company may demand you for a large sum even before they start heir services. If you observed this kind of activities, you should notify the right authorities.
Trust your instincts. When you have a feeling of discomfort or suspicion, then choose another company.
