Packing up your items to move to a new place can be extremely stressful for everyone involved. From having to set aside time to pack(opens in a new window) and clean, to coordinating your move and finding movers, there is a lot involved as you work toward a successful move.(opens in a new window)
Hiring a reputable moving company can help ease the stress for your next local or long-distance move. However, it’s crucial to do your homework beforehand and research the moving companies you’re interested in so you don’t become a victim of a moving scam.
According to the Better Business Bureau(opens in a new window), each year they receive an average of 13,000 complaints and negative reviews about movers.
Here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we understand the stress that comes with moving, as we’ve completed more than 9.5 million moves since our inception in 1985. With more than 430 locations in 47 U.S. states in addition to Canada, Ireland, and the U.K., TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offers professionally trained movers who undergo drug screenings and background checks before they get on the trucks.
Whether you hire TWO MEN AND A TRUCK for your next move or opt to go with another moving company, we want to make sure you don’t become a victim of a moving scam, which is why we want to provide you with tips to look into before you hire movers.
Look over reviews
Before you hire movers, you want to do some research on the company. A good way to do that is by visiting their website to understand the services offered and who they are. If you like what you see on the company’s website, the next thing you should do is see what customers have to say. Third-party review sites like Facebook, Google, and Yelp are good places to check out and see what customers say about their experiences. By reading people’s experiences, you can gather information on how the company operates and treats its customers and belongings.
Find out the costs
When people are looking to hire movers, cost is often the deciding factor. Sometimes, the price could look good, but the service may not be what you expect. This is why you should ask questions before booking anything. Questions that are great to ask include information about deposits and if it’s refundable, extra fees, and free moving quotes. If a company is unable to answer these questions, it’s probably best to find a different company.
Ensure the movers are professional
Before you go through with hiring a moving company, something you want to make sure you can check off your list is that company movers are trained and undergone extensive training and background checks.(opens in a new window) Another thing to keep in mind is that a reputable moving company hires full-time movers to complete the jobs, not day laborers.
Communication is key
We’ve all heard the saying communication is key, and that holds true with your hiring a moving company. Before you hire a company, make sure they can answer all of your questions about the moving process.
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