Things to Ask Your Movers
If you are anticipating a move, then you should be willing to ask your movers some serious questions before the big day. Here are some vital questions to ask potential movers:
What kinds of experience do you have in the moving business?
You need to know how much experience the moving company you are considering hiring has, so be sure to ask them about their experience. Ask if they have been driving a moving truck for a while. Ask the estimator how long he has been inspecting houses and determining costs. You want to find a company that has been in the moving business for a long time and with employees that have been doing it for a long time.
How long has the moving company been in business?
It’s a good sign if the moving company you are considering has been in the business for several years. This means they must be doing something right in order to be able to stay in business. Be sure to ask for some references so you can talk to actual former customers about their experience using the company.
What about the delivery schedule?
If you are anticipating a move, be sure to figure out your expected delivery date if you are making a move long distance. While they can’t always give you an exact date, they should be able to provide an option of a day or two.
Does the moving company do any regular work in your area?
If you can find out if your choice of moving company has any repeat business in your area. If one or two other places use them all the time, then you can have more confidence that they are likely a good moving company that does quality work.
What about unusual items or circumstances?
If you have things like valuable antiques or a very heavy piece of furniture, then you need to find out how the moving company handles that sort of issue. Or, what about carrying things up stairs or putting things back together at the new destination? It’s vital to know exactly where they and you stand on these types of situations.
Is the moving company representative telling you the truth?
This one is hard, but you also need to determine if the moving company representative is telling you the truth or just telling you what they think you want to hear? Really listen to them and decide if what they are saying makes sense to you. Do they stop you and try to change the topic? Do they just nod their heads but not really answer your questions? All of these are signs they may not be totally honest or they may just not understand what you are saying or asking.
So, don’t let their final price be your only guideline. It’s vital to know exactly where you stand with any moving company before you sign a contract. Check over all the information on each company and then use that to weed them out until you find the one you want.
