Friday, April 13, 2018

Looking For Good Local Movers

By Martha Thomas


Very few people stay in the same home for their entire lives. People move for work, to go to college, to get a larger living space or to downsize once the kids have left home. Whatever the reason for the change, finding good local movers can make the process stress free.

Kids going off to college or a single person moving out of a furnished apartment might be able to pack everything into a car or truck with the help of a few friends. Most families have too much stuff for this and will need professional help moving the furniture and possessions. A professional firm will be able to help throughout the process with advice on packing and other aspects of the move.

Every type of business has its rogue traders. They offer a super cheap service then either fail to provide it or add extra charges you must pay before they complete the job. Companies like this will be unlikely to have correct insurance or trained staff. When something goes wrong you will not be able to recover any money to replace your things.

All reputable companies should be registered with a trade association; in the United States there are some state associations as well as the AMSA (American Moving and Storage Association). Pick several companies which are registered and get quotes from each to compare prices for the service you want. Check each quote is like for like such as are boxes included or the cost of insurance.

Insurance is extremely important as it is likely that your entire life will be in one truck. While nearly every move goes smoothly, the possibility still exists of damages and loss. Even the most careful moving company can have accidents. Personal items that are irreplaceable are best kept with you so you can make sure they reach their destination safely. Similarly, birth certificates and passports are hard to replace so make sure you know exactly where they are.

In the weeks before the big move make time to declutter. Go through the things in the basement, garage or attic to make sure you are not leaving behind anything you need and not taking anything, you do not. A lot of firms will charge you depending on the size of van you need or the weight so do not move things you are likely to throw out later.

You will need to decide which kind of service you require from your moving company. The bare minimum would be to load your things onto a truck and unload it the other end. At the other end of the spectrum, absolutely everything is done for you. Most people end up somewhere in the middle packing some items themselves and leaving larger items and breakables to the moving crew.

Once you have decided what you require choose an AMSA registered firm. Make sure they have been in business ling enough to have built up a good reputation. Look for reviews and testimonials online or from friends. Ensure they do not employ casual labor but instead have regular staff who are experienced at moving large items safely. If you have a piano this is especially important and you might need a firm that specializes in this.




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