Relocating means finding a fair and reputable moving company to work with. Beginning a search for the best movers can initially feel like an added stress to an already stressful situation. However, knowing how to get an accurate and fair move company quote is the first step towards streamlining your relocation and getting the best value for you money.
Follow these useful tips when you start sourcing move company quotes:
Do Them All One The Same Day
No one wants to take several days off of work to source move company quotes. Fortunately, you don’t have to. Contact at least 3 reputable firms in your region and schedule a walk through. Each walk through should take roughly 60 minutes. Spreading out your estimates two hours apart can ensure you get through them all in just one day.
Give As Much Information As Possible
When meeting with various moving companies, provide as much information as possible about the upcoming transport. Go through your home, giving specific details about everything that is coming with you. You will also want to include spaces that may not get walked through, such as garages, attics and basements as well as discuss any belongings that aren’t visible but will be moved on load day. If there are things you aren’t sure about, discuss with your prospective mover so they can give you an estimate based on these items, you can remove them later if needed.
Ask Questions
When getting a move company quote, don’t assume you will be able understand how pricing is broken down. Ask. During the estimate, discuss various charges and costs and how they will be itemized on the project evaluation. Are there any value added services that are included without charge that may separate one company from another? Does one company charge overages that the others don’t? Asking as many questions as possible will arm you with the accurate information you will need to make a sound final decision.
Following just these three tips to can help you choose the best move company quote for your relocation. Want to hear more? Contact Simcoe Moving today for more information.