subject: Local Movers - Top 10 Questions Local Moving Companies May Ask You [print this page] Where will you be moving FROM and TO? This question you should know before contacting local movers. Whether you are moving down the street to another house, or just some items into storage, you will need to know the answer to this no brainer.
What items do you need moved? local moving companies will also ask you how big the move will be. You should be prepared with telling them room by room of furniture items, how many wardrobes you need for hanging clothes and any other specialty pieces needed to be moved.
Do you need packing services? If you do not want to deal with the hassle of packing, then most likely your local movers will offer packing services. Items that you may want the local moving companies to pack are things like dishes, mirrors, statues, and other breakables.
Do you need packing supplies? Many local movers also sell moving supplies such as boxes; packing paper, bubble wrap etc. for an additional charge. Some local moving companies rent boxes and some supplies. Make sure you know what you want in terms of packing materials.
Can you describe the moving access? For local hourly moving, truck access as well as moving access plays an important role in what your final charges may be. Easiest access would be a single story home to single story home, while a more difficult one may be from third floor apartment with stairs to a four level town house.
Can you describe the quality of your furniture? High quality furniture will take considerably more amount of time to pack and prepare for a local move. Normal furniture should also still be protected well and loaded carefully. If you have more furniture than boxes, then it may take longer to protect and load. If you have more boxes then loading and unloading will be fast.
What will your method of payment be? Most reputable local moving companies will accept cash, cashier's check, credit cards, money order, local check, or debit card. Make sure you know how your local movers can be paid. Understand - most all moving companies MAY reserve the right to require payment by cash in advance of unloading. For larger household and office moves may require a deposit to reserve trucks, personnel and equipment for the dates you require.
Do you need hanging wardrobe boxes for your hanging clothes? Some local movers offer free use of wardrobe boxes to their customers. Wardrobe boxes carry 2 feet of hanging clothes. You may want to take a look in your closet before contacting your local moving company to determine how many wardrobe boxes you need.
How did you hear about us? Your mover may also ask you how you heard about them. This is just to see what marketing efforts are working for them.
Do you have any high value items that NEED to be professionally wrapped? In order for moving services to provide safe relocation of fragile items, they need to be packed and secured by an expert mover.
