Wednesday, August 29, 2012

What You Should Expect From Moving Companies

By Frank Hayes


Read a magazine, listen to the radio and TV, or open a newspaper and you will be deluged with advertising for moving companies. It is no wonder that it is difficult finding one that you want to entrust your furnishings with. Both the internet and the Better Business bureau are great places to start your search.

It makes no difference if it is to another city or another state, you will want your things to be safe. The move alone has your spouse and children a bit nervous, so adding damaged furniture to the mix would not to be well tolerated. You will want every item to arrive in the same condition that it left in.

If you wish to do some of your own packing, be firm with the merchant that you hire. Explain in no uncertain terms will you not entrust them with the packing of an heirloom china set. The things that you do for yourself should be reflected in a lower cost that you have to pay.

Long before the moving date arrives a representative of the company should visit with you. A detailed list of all the items you want packed and relocated should be drawn up. If there are any issues with weight depending on how many state lines are being crossed, it should also be disclosed to you at this time.

Ask also how your furnishings will be protected. You will want know what will stop the sofa material from being torn and the dining chairs being scratched. The company should have materials that are used to cover every item of furnishing that they stow away on their van.

It is vital that the representative work out a time table with you. You need to know if it is best to travel with the van or set up a time when both you and the van will arrive at the new home. Existing in an empty house is not to be considered fun if the van is days behind you.

Look into each of the moving companies that are available in your area. Ask around about them and see if folks have been satisfied with their work. Check them out on the internet and see if customer reviews have been added to their site. You will find it is time well spent when the van moves away with all your belongings on board.




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