Moving Company Rating

One of the best ways to choose a moving company is to ask friends and colleagues for recommendations. If you don't get any leads this way, then try looking in the local telephone book or online. Once you have the names of several possible moving companies, check with a magazine or website that does moving company rating. This can help you narrow down the companies that you will choose to receive estimates from.

Have the companies send someone to give you an estimate for the entire cost of your move. When you think you've found the moving company that's for you, investigate it. This goes beyond finding the moving company's rating. Find out how long the company has been in business. Make sure it has all the proper licenses, including a license for interstate transportation. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if complaints have been filed against the company. Also, make sure the company is fully insured. The more investigating that you do before hiring a company, the better your chances of choosing one that is reliable.

Tips to Help Avoid Becoming a Horror Story

Once you obtain the moving company's rating and complete your investigation, make sure to get a binding estimate in binding contract form. This means the company guarantees the price quoted. It may also be wise to call the company's corporate office and verify that the date of your move has been registered.

Always read the entire contract thoroughly to look for hidden fees. Make sure your move is insured.

If your move is a short one, and you know the same people packing up your possessions will be the ones unloading them, give them half of a very generous tip after they have satisfactorily packed your belongings. Let them know the other half will come after everything is unpacked to your satisfaction.