Are you or someone you know been moving to a new home? If so, you are not alone. On the average, 43 million people in the U.S. move each year.
There is no doubt that these numbers are impressive. And along with this huge number of people moving comes the need for moving professionals to help with all the logistics. The details associated with moving may seem endless.
This is particularly true if your move has to be done within a tight time deadline. And this seems to be the case with most moving situations: statistics show that government or military relocations comprise 18% of all moves, and work-related relocations make up 40% of moves. The remainder, 42%, are personal moves.
One of the first things that needs to happen if you are or someone you know are facing the prospect of moving is to reach out and contact an experienced residential moving service. If it is your business that is moving, you will want to get in touch with a commercial moving service. Both of these services will be able to get you through the moving process.
An experienced group of movers will be able to organize and execute all phases of your move, and deal with complexities that may come up. Here are a few things to remember as you go about finding the moving help that is right for you.
Do Your Homework
Make sure that you check out the movers you are considering. Look into their professional background. Carefully examine their credentials. Be sure to look for a company with a good reputation and is in good standing.
Do Your Comparative Shopping
Another thing to make sure you check on is pricing: what are the fees? Even if your move seems to be uncomplicated, you need to be sure of the terms of the rate you will be expected to pay. Ask if it is a one-time fee, for instance, or if you will be charged by the hour for any extras.
Do Your Networking
This is a highly important part of finding a good, reputable moving company to get you to your new residence or business: word of mouth. Talk to everyone, ask around everywhere and be sure you can trust the source of the information. Then, speak with the company and find out the particulars of their track record. Make sure you feel that you will be able to trust this moving company with your possessions. Beware of lofty promises or sweeping guarantees. Instead, look for an experienced, efficient moving company that discusses specific, aspects of your move with you and answers all your questions satisfactorily about moving.
The moving process is one which can be complicated, but it does not have to be. An experienced moving company will be able to relocate you into your new home or business smoothly. This way, when you are all settled, you will be able to say: “Getting here was really half the fun!”
