7 Tips On How to Choose the Right Moving Company
This blog is based on my two decades of moving and storage experience with CousinsUsa in Fort Lauderdale. Through this, you will get much-needed tips on how to choose the right moving company for your move. We hope to guide you through the many choices and help you find your perfect moving company.
1. Reviews
By checking the reviews of a moving company you can find real reviews from real customers. This will give you a deep look into how a company operates, treats its customers and how its customers feel about its service.
Looking at the reviews helps you see if a company has any recent reviews, responds to customers, whether the review is positive and also allows you to see the overall score of the company. This helps you to start forming an opinion on what you want from your moving company.
2. Pricing
Budgeting for a move is an important part of the moving experience. This should be obvious, and yet most moving companies might not be upfront when it comes to price.
Don’t go with someone who is not going to be transparent with you. Consult with the mover and see how they price their moves and get the best estimate for your move.
3. Search the Federal Movers Database
Checking The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s site for a moving company is an incredibly helpful tool for researching a mover. This is called the Federal Movers Database. You can find it linked here. Just enter your potential moving company’s USDOT number.
From there, you will have all sorts of useful information to help you research. You can find insurance information, contact info, and even complaint history. Take a look before trusting a moving company.
4. Experience is Important
Going with a moving company with many years of moving experience is a great way to find a great mover. There’s a reason they have been in business so long.
When you move with a company with many years of experience they can handle most moving jobs because through their experience they have dealt with lots of difficult contingencies. An experienced mover is a mover you can rely on.
5. Specialty Move Experience
Making sure your movers are the right fit for your move is key. If your move requires specialty experience moving fine art or bulky items like fridges and gun safes you can’t go wrong with a moving company that offers specialty move packages to you.
This means that they have experience with these types of moves and the special equipment to get them done right.
6. Awards and Certifications
Awards and certifications are given to movers who are dedicated to their craft. Having these awards shows you that years of experience and good work results in excellence and awards.
It also allows the company to be seen for its accomplishments and its ability to move you. Focus on award-winning companies and remember they won the award for a reason.
7. Get Three Moving Quotes
There are a lot of moving companies out there and one is going to give you the best value possible for your needs. We recommend getting three moving quotes because it allows you to have options for your move.
Getting a suitable quote from a moving company is the key to moving with peace of mind. To get a reasonable quote for you when it comes to pricing, you will want to get multiple quotes from multiple companies to compare prices and services.
