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Moving Tips: How to Pick Movers
When choosing a mover in Illinois, Ohio or Michigan get as much information as possible. See below for helpful questions to ask moving companies you are considering:1) Are they licensed and insured Movers or Moving Company or Van Lines?
2) How do these Movers or Moving Company or Van Lines charge, hourly or by weight?
3) Are there additional fees from chosen Mover or Moving Company or Van Lines?
4) Do they charge extra for large items?
5) Is there a minimum number of hours or minimum charge?
6) What is the cancellation policy of the chosen Mover or Moving Company or Van Lines?
7) What are the procedures if damage or loss occurs of the Mover or Moving Company or Van Lines?
8) Are the movers full-time employees or day laborers?
9) How will you be charged for travel time?
10) Will my items be insured by the Mover during relocation?
11) Are there things they will not move?
12) If I pack myself, what type of packing material such as boxes are acceptable?
13) When do I pay? Cash on delivery?
14) How do I pay? Cash, credit card, check personal or certified?
15) Will the mover disassemble everything and will they reassemble all items at the destination?
16) Do not forget to ask for references of the chosen Mover or Moving Company or Van Lines of Illinois, Michigan or Ohio.
First, even before talking to a mover, just decide what household goods will be shipped and what will be sold or given away. Consider whether or not you would like the mover to pack and what other types of additional services you may require for your relocation.
Contact directly the movers you are considering for the job and ask them for an estimate for their services. Try to instantly get in touch with your relocation consultant and control the process of estimate preparation. Never accept the estimate by phone and do not consider the company which actually offers you such a service.
In the very beginning you should inform your mover about every specific detail that might occur while relocating (may concern specific household items), and any problems that may encounter at the delivery: parking problems, road or street access, restrictions for the delivery time, are there any stairs, and how many of them are there at your house. In the event you have problems with road accessibility, try to reserve some space for the truck. You should also keep in mind the distance from the doors of your home to the truck, it could be considered for an additional payment. Sometimes it could happen that the truck would be prohibited due to the weight, in this case a smaller van will be used to access your home. This will need additional budget from your side.
Movers (Moving companies, van lines) of Illinois, Ohio and Michigan should meet the following criteria:
- Publish their tariffs or price list for relocation and make it available to anybody who requests a copy.
- Participate in a dispute settlement program and to offer neutral arbitration in the event a dispute arises.
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