According to Move Buddha, the typical United States citizen can expect to move around 11 times throughout their lives. No matter how many times you end up moving, it's important to find the right moving service for the job. This article will review three questions that will help you find the right company and ensure that the job's done properly.
1. Do You Offer Packing and Other Services?
Moving is one of those projects where the benefits of having someone help you often outweigh the cost. If you have a lot going on while preparing for your move, you'll want to know the different services that your moving company provides. Finding a full-service company that will help out by dropping off packing supplies, or handling the packing for you can make the moving experience a lot less stressful for you.
2. What Is Your Estimate for the Job?
Moving services often rely on estimates, as they don't know the exact cost of the job until it's completed. Find out how the estimate is calculated and if they're free. After the estimate, determine your budget for the work and decide what services you would like the company to provide. If you're moving across the country, it will probably make sense to have them handle everything, but if you're moving across town, it's worth considering moving some of your stuff yourself while relying on their services for the larger or more delicate pieces.
3. What Type of Moving Insurance Do You Offer and What's Your Dispute Settlement Policy?
These questions go hand in hand. When something is broken, you'll want the moving service to take responsibility for the damage. However, when you check your contract there's probably a list of exclusions and reasons why they won't accept much responsibility for broken or damaged items, so it's imperative to review these prior to signing.
The insurance policies, your homeowner's insurance as well as the moving service's insurance, will also have exclusions. Be sure that your insurance agreement is clear about what type of damage is covered. Decide if a Released-Value, included in the cost of the move, or Full-Protection coverage is right for you. Then, check with your insurance company to see what protection your homeowner's policy provides.
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