Saturday 11 June 2011

Knowing When To Hire Movers

By Adriana Noton


Getting married, having a baby, changing jobs and moving are on the top ten lists of the most stressful events in a persons life. Even if you are simply moving across town it is still stressful. Time consuming can be added to that previous statement as well. Once you have decided to move it is now time to decide whether or not to hire movers.

There are some key factors in deciding to hire professionals. One of the key factors of course is usually cost. Hiring a moving company can be expensive and may not be in the budget. There is one way to know for sure if it is cost effective and affordable or not and that is by interviewing moving companies. Although it may seem cost prohibitive, if you have a big move ahead of you it may save you time and money in the long run.

Once you know the size of job you have in front of you, you can begin looking for the right professional for the job. Depending on word of mouth recommendations is smart way to hire someone because you are getting a recommendation from someone who has first hand experience with the company. You are still wise to shop around to ensure you are getting the best service for the best price.

Some of the questions to consider asking are things such as how they wrap the furniture, are they able to do the packing and if so what is the cost for that. Are boxes included with the moving quote or will their be an additional charge for them? Ask about tear down and set up charges for furniture. If they are late delivering what is the return to you for that delay if any?

When you are ready to interview moving companies make a list of questions you will want to have answered in order to make your decision. If they are going to be packing your things as well as moving them, generally they will want to come look at the rooms they will be packing to give you a fair quote. If you are not having them pack it they may still want to come look at the amount of items to be moved.

If you are unable to get recommendations from friends regarding reputable companies take time to interview any potential companies. Check them out through the local Better Business Bureau. When interviewing the companies you are considering ask them about any letters of reference they may be able to provide for you. Awards they display are a good sign as well, especially regarding safety and timeliness.

There are many quality companies to consider and hiring a reputable company can take a lot of stress out of a move. Movers can help with small and big projects alike and ultimately save you valuable time and money during the process.

Movers are vast in numbers as well as vast in differences. When planning your move consider your many options in movers to hire and knowing when you should hire them.




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