How to Choose the Best Moving Company for Your Needs

Are you going to move and looking for a movers? Then, you probably wonder how to find the top service without spending lots of time searching online. In this article, we want to provide you with some tips regarding the topic.

Tips on choosing the best moving company

Across the USA alone, more than 30 million people move their houses or apartments on an annual basis. And we are talking not only about moving within a certain state, but also across the whole country. Let’s be honest, moving stuff (especially generously proportioned furniture) is a thirsty work. And not all the workers are so diligent and careful. So, no wonder, clients want to choose the best possible moving company. Below, we have listed some useful tips for this purpose.

#1 – Word-of-mouth marketing 

Marketing buzz is something you can actually rely on. Do not hesitate to ask your friends, workmates, neighbors or other familiar people who have experienced moving about the company (or companies if they have moved several times) they have used. Their feedback may be really valuable and help you to find the top moving service.

#2 – Research comments on the Internet

If you do not have friends, workmates, neighbors or other familiar people who have experienced moving, look for positive reviews online. Use Yelp, Facebook or any other platform you find reliable. Pay attention to the companies who have more than 150 comments on their count and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Look through the feedback and check whether there are some warning signs or not. 

#3 – Being local is not bad

Of course, there are lots of websites that aim at searching a moving company instead of you, but it is better to choose the local companies with land-based offices yourself. Thus, you are likely to avoid scams and are able to verify the security of workers’ service.

#4 – Study the complaints

When you consider a particular company, check its complaint history. If the moving company is federally registered, it has its DOT (Department of Transportation) number that makes checking easier. You can find all the negative comments online either on the same sites you have researched testimonials and ratings or via other searching tools like the Better Business Bureau.

#5 – Be sure the company provides all the services you need

Ensure that movers know about all your belongings that should be moved. Discuss in advance moving of some large pieces of furniture so that they can prepare the needed equipment. If you live in an apartment building, do not forget to mention your floor, availability or lack of elevators and so on.

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