You might be one the 35 million Americans moving this year.
If so, it’s impotent to equip yourself with as much information as you can before you pick a mover.
Here is how to avoid rogue movers and moving scams.
First and foremost when you call a mover the person on the other end of the line should not pick up using a generic reading like moving company or movers.
Call them again on a different day and see if you have any problems getting a hold of them, if you are transferred to an answering machine that does not give you much information about the company remember that a reliable mover would probably have there company name phone number and short professional greetings.
While you can get estimates by phone or online, a mover should willing come to your house to give you an onsite estimates should you ask for one.
Online and over the phone estimates make life easier but all reliable movers would still perform an on site estimate if asked.
look out for moving companies that demand cash or a large deposits long before moving day, reputable movers should usually get paid after the move, and most moving companies don’t require a deposit.
When you move (interstate moves) even if the mover hasn’t raised any red flags yet, you still have to be careful, if you are planning an interstate move your mover must give you your rights and responsibilities when you move – a booklet published by the government and required by law.
Now you can start looking on line – if the company has a web site but does not show any physical location phone number or licensing information take note and if you are able to contact them and they avoid talking about licensing or say that licensing is not required raise a red flag.
Some movers might clime that there insure policy cover all of your goods – if that is the case insist on seeing a copy of there insurance information.
Usually basic insurance does not cover all your good – you can check our insurance section for move information.
Remember this coverage if your belongings are damaged during the move.
Once you’ve done your online research and know more about licensing and insurance visit the mover’s office and warehouse and get an overall impression.
Find a better option if they are messy or seems shady or even worse avoid accepting your visit.
The BBB would have the full scope about a mover track records with previous customers, also keep an eye out for bad reviews online – this is a very powerful tool that cannot usually be effected by outside resources.
Think about the mover quote – if it looks incredibly low stop for a second.
You always get what you paid for.
This is one of the most infamous scams of all!
Finally thought it’s a little late to determine if a mover is rouge, on the day of the move keep a close watch if the mover don’t ware company uniform and use a rental truck ask way and pay close attention to there answer , if the a mover cant fit a large moving truck in your street/ house location he might need to do a long haul using a small shuttle van to move your good from your home to a larger moving truck parked farther away.
Ask to see the company truck which still needs to parked near by – if they can’t show you one this should raise red flags.
These 10 points are not meant to scare you when you pick a mover but rather worn you and inform you on what to look out from.
There is an easier way to reduce your chance of picking a rouge mover; we at www.moversatwork.com have done some of the work for you.
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We hope these notes have helped you, may you have a pleasant move.
