Household items are extremely
precious and valuable as it comes through hard earned money. Any sort of
anxiety on the part of movers is completely understandable. Choosing a
right packer is not an easy thing and needs to be done with proper
precautions. Complete research of the company must be done before going
for it.
- For getting the fair idea about the different deals offered by
different companies, a directory of packers must be consulted for
more options.
- The first thing that should be taken into consideration while
choosing a mover is to research about their services in terms of
time efficiency and security of luggage.
- Movers can also be decided on the basis of their previous
records, if the particular company holds a good past then that can
also be the major deciding factor.
- Choose the packers on the basis of services offered by them. Some
movers provide their customers with special transportation services
along with concessions.
- Companies should be decided as per the rates charged by them. For
the move of less than 50 miles prices are charged by hours and for
the distance more than that rates are set according to the weight.
- Ask the chosen company to make a survey of your home and prepare
a estimate. Confirm about the validity of their estimate and whether
the estimate is binding or non-binding. Make sure that you do not
agree to any estimate over the phone. In fact, companies making
estimates over the phone should be avoided.
- Confirm the level of insurance offered by the company. This
inquiry would enable you to make a choice between different
companies.
- Never make a choice of the company on the basis of rates charged
by them. Reputation of the company should be given the priority.
The search for choosing a right mover does not end here. After you
have chosen the particular company, you must inquire fully about it.
- Every mover is issued a license prior to his registration, so
before trusting any mover get his license verified from the local
DOT office.
- The local Better Business Bureau (BBB), can also be consulted for
checking the reliability of the chosen company. It would provide you
with the information on the company's complaint record and how these
complaints were attended.
- Make sure that the company you choose is covered under Workers'
Compensation Insurance. This act provides security assurance.
- Do the proper research on the authenticity of the existence of
the company. It often happens that some companies use fake identity
and address to promote itself. So its always better to visit the
office of the chosen company.
- Do not pay any heed to the sales personnel who exaggerate their
company's reputation. It is always safe to do the entire research on
your own and not let any sales personnel do it for you.
- If you are making an interstate move ask your mover company to
provide you with the important documents such as "Order For
Service", an exact written estimate and "Table of
Measurements".If at all the company refuses to present any of
these documents, cancel the agreement with that company. Thus if
every mover follow the above written points, the chances of him
being deceived by any packer company would be nullified.
