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4 Tips on Picking The Perfect Moving Company For You

  • November 8, 2019
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You want every part of the moving process to go as smoothly as possible, but unfortunately, there are things that can go wrong. Picking a moving company, for example that might not be so experienced in the field could spell disaster for your belongings. Here is some advice when picking a moving company.

 

1. Look At Customer Reviews.

Choosing a moving company can often be rushed, and it’s then that you’ve got a company that might not be highly reputable when it comes to getting things from A to B in one piece. As you’re putting your items –  some which may be valuable – in the trust of others, you don’t want to pick a company that’s going to be slack in how they handle your furniture. Look at the customer reviews and make sure you check the quality of that review as some businesses have the habit of writing fake reviews to make them look good. With all moving companies that you look through, you should be trusting your instincts on which ones look and sound the most professional and reliable.

 

2. Have Good Communication. 

Having good communication with the removal company is essential because you want to ensure the logistics of your move from the old home to the new one are crystal clear and understood by the company. You want to give them as much information as possible in order for them to know exactly what needs to go, whether you’ve got specific information about nearby parking or if you have requested a direct route instead of sharing the van with other people.

 

3. Pack Your Own Items.

When it comes to packing, there are companies who will offer to pack up the home for you. When you’re moving home, you might want to have the hands-on approach and pack yourself or allow the company to do it for you. However, on most occasions, you save more money and peace of mind when you pack your own belongings. That way you know that you’re storing everything away in sealed boxes. For your more valuable items, you may want to carry these with you personally, whether you choose to hire a small van yourself or the items can go in a car.

 

4. Observe The Loading And Unloading.

There will likely be something that gets damaged along the way but to avoid this as much as possible, it’s a good idea to be observing the loading and unloading at each end. This way, those carrying your stuff to and from the van will be more conscious that they have someone watching to ensure it’s all placed and removed as carefully as possible. Bubble wrap is essential for those items that have glass and any that are fragile in general. The more careful you are with all parts of the moving process, the less likely things will go wrong.

 

Think about the moving company you go with and ensure they are fully aware of what’s required of them in order to get it all out and into the new home without a hitch.

 

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