This includes not just
the people who conduct the move but also the sales, operations and
customer service units all of which need to be operating as “one
company, one team” in their commitment to meeting and exceeding
customer expectations. Ask a lot of questions!
Moving Costs...
It’s important to understand the costs of employing a professional
mover versus renting a truck and doing it yourself. After you have
fully weighed the expense in time, as well as potential liabilities
in moving yourself, you may very well come to the determination
that using a professional firm outweighs the perceived cost benefits.
It takes considerable time to rent trucks, recruit friends and buy
or rent the equipment that will assure a safe, efficient move. Variables
such as fuel, mileage fees, insurance coverage and the possibility
of injury raise the costs of “doing it yourself” considerably.
Making an Informed Decision...
When making a decision about using a professional moving company
a good place to start is with your real estate agent. They will
often have developed relationships with companies in whom they have
trust and confidence in referring. Friends, relatives and o-workers
can also provide their recommendations because good companies leave
a trail of highly impressed and satisfied customers. Top companies
will also be visible in advertising, will partner with other reputable
firms and will maintain web-sites that can be checked for available
services.
Not All Moving Companies Are the Same...
Finding a terrific moving company starts with being an informed
consumer. By asking questions you will gain a sense of a company’s
values as well as the scope of their services. There are many variables
that will separate companies, including: the hiring and training
of a professional full time staff; whether or not they charge for
travel time; the availability of climate controlled storage; fleet
condition and maintenance; savings for mid-month moves; interior
and exterior floor protection; the use of complimentary boxes and
so on. Questions around these variables are the kind of questions
an informed consumer will want to ask.
Preparing for Your Move...
If you decide to do your own packing, plan on spending several weeks
to be fully prepared on move day. Getting a head start will help
you get organized, it will undoubtedly save money and it will further
ensure the safe transport of your belongings. There are many important
tips that a superior moving company can and will provide that will
address all aspects of packing including fragile items, electronics
and perishables. Make sure to ask for information and to refer to
it in your preparations!
Storage...
There are times when temporary storage of furniture, boxes and personal
belongings is required. On those occasions the best and safest alternative
is containerized climate controlled storage. Superior moving companies
maintain fleets of “vault trucks” that carry four or
five vaults that can be packed and stored with your belongings.
This also means that your valuable possessions are handled only
twice — at the load and again at the unload — and you
never have to worry about possible damage due to weather and the
elements.
Did you know?
May is National Moving Month! May marks the beginning of the “moving
season.” According to the US Census Bureau, approximately
45 million Americans will move this year and not surprisingly the
summer months are far the busiest. Make your plans well in advance
if you are moving in the summer to assure an efficient, stress-free
moving experience.
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