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 Finding a Reputable Mover

 

This list is complied for a quick review of some of the best tips to help your move go as smoothly as possible.

 

How do I find a reputable mover?

 

Ask family and friends. The Internet is also a good resource as you can get a lot of information on the company through their website. Be sure to check out their reputation at the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Some questions to ask before you hire:

 

Full company name and any DBA names (doing business as)

 

How long they have been in the moving business

DOT and MC license numbers

Company address

Phone numbers (local and toll-free)

Company web site address

Email addresses

References (be sure to call them)

 

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UTILIZING A PROFESSIONAL MOVING COMPANY PDF Print E-mail
Using a professional moving company is something to be considered. If funds are available, and time is a factor, then deciding to use professional moving services can be wise.

Apache Moving/Austin Movers offer varied services. Some companies pack, load, move, and unload items, placing them exactly where they belong or where the customer wishes.. Others may require that belongings already be packed, and may only provide loading and unloading services, and unloading may be simply that: off-loading the belongings at the residence, with no further placement.

Other companies may go even farther: they may pack the household contents, load the belongings, transport them to the new residence, and unload and set up the items precisely where they belong, to the residents’ specifications. Additionally, they may also clean the old residence. Some may even go so far as to clean both the old and the new residence.

A relatively new concept in moving is the “all-inclusive” company. This company does everything. They act as the real estate agency by finding the right house, then continue to offer their services during the entire packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and set-up process.

Any moving company should be thoroughly checked out before being engaged. One may wish to ask the company to provide references, preferably former customers. It is also wise to determine if any complaints have ever been filed against the company.

Do not be hesitant to negotiate. Ask if a midweek move would be cheaper than a weekend move, and even if there is a difference in the time of year a move occurs. Any company, of course, will need to inspect the home and contents to see what will be involved in the move; this may be a good time to “comparison-shop”, for the best prices and services.

 


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