Do It Yourself Moving Options

Mar 6, 2006 -

With a large number of moving companies and individuals claiming to have all the expertise, skills and tools to do it themselves, there is a need to be on guard for potential scams. Before signing on with any moving company, ask for references. You should also do some background checks on any company you are thinking of hiring.

Check with your local government. Find out what laws and requirements the moving company has in mind and how they will go about fulfilling them. Do some research on the Internet to find out more about moving laws and requirements in your area.

Take a look at the company. Are they established and reputable? Do they have a local address, phone number and a good reputation?

Make sure they are licensed, insured and bonded. Find out how long the company has been around. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints lodged against them.

Before you sign any contract with a do it yourself moving company, ask them to provide you with a detailed list of all their moving requirements and supplies. It is a good idea to ask if they will provide a list of moving supplies that they will be providing. It will help you get an idea of how much they will charge.

Some moving supplies may not be needed at all. For example, you may be able to move furniture to a new home without having to purchase any of it. This is especially true if you will be moving furniture within your existing house. However, it is always best to make sure that any move you undertake is going to be successful.

It is a good idea to hire a few movers at first to be on the safe side. This will ensure that you do not have to hire more than you need at one time. You will also know the level of work that will be involved and this will allow you to plan your move accordingly.

Before hiring a moving company, make sure you are clear about their rates and what you will be responsible for. The cost to hire a moving company will vary depending on what they charge and how much time and effort they are willing to put into the move. If you are planning a large move, it may be more expensive than if the moving company is an individual or part of an agency.

It is important to find out what the moving company will do. This includes packing the items. You may have a certain number of days to pack your items or a certain quantity of days in which to pack the items. Ask them to specify what they will do for you.

Find out if they are willing to pick up your things from your home or if they will come to your local area. If they are only going to your local area, they may not be able to get the items you are trying to move.

Ask if they are willing to help you unpack. If you will be moving items that will be transported through your car, they will need to have the keys to your car. Check the boxes you have brought with them to find out how much weight they will have to move and ask how much you will need to do to unpack them.

Get estimates from more than one moving company. This will give you the opportunity to compare the prices and services offered by each one.

You may not be able to find one that meets all of your needs, but if you do the best you can, you will be in a much better position to choose the one that fits your needs. If you are going to be moving many boxes at once, you may want to find a company that has two or three movers and one to help unpack.

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