Moving always involves a lot of preparations for organizational issues and psychological factors regardless of the time of the year. With this in mind, it is wise to work with a moving company near you who will provide you with some professional assistance, making the moving process easier. So, what do these moving companies offer, and how do you spot a trustworthy company to hire?
What does a moving service provider offer?
Transportation of household items from one location to another is the primary goal of hiring moving services. However, there are other numerous accessorial services that they offer, such as:
Packing and unpacking
When moving, you will need your precious possessions packed with the utmost attention and care so that they are safe during transportation. This proper packing normally needs a lot of skills, energy, special materials, and time. To avoid risking your delicate items, you should trust this process to professional packers, such as Winter Moving & Storage. They will carry out the task safely and be liable for any damage.
Disassembly and reassembly of furniture
Consider working with professional movers who have special disassembling equipment. They will prepare your furniture for transportation, carefully carry it out of your house, load it into the truck and safely deliver it to your new house in good condition.
Hoisting (Rigging)
Professional moving service providers such as Winter Moving, have great expertise and specialized equipment that helps them carry your bulky appliances and large furniture through the narrow doors, hallways, and steep stairs.
Warehouse handling
In some cases, you may find that your new home is not ready by the time your belongings get there for one reason or another. In this case, Winter Moving & Storage can safely store them in a warehouse until the house is ready.
What do you need to look for in a trustworthy moving company?
Choosing a reliable moving company is probably the most important step in moving. To ensure that you hire one, look into the following;
Complaints and Reviews
What are other customers saying about that company? Search the company’s name using any search engine and find out. Another way to find the reviews is using the mover search tool on the Department of Transportation’s website.
Credentials.
For interstate moves, the mover you hire must have a varied number provided by the Department of Transportation(DOT). This number serves as a license that pinpoints commercial vehicles used to transport cargo and passengers from one state to another. Also, the mover should provide you with their carrier number from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
For in-state moves, the requirements are based on the jurisdiction. For example, Thirty-three states require their movers to have a DOT number. It is also advisable to hire a company that is certified by the American Moving & Storage Association’s ProMover program. For a mover to get this certification, they must undergo a background check and stick to the association’s standards.
Bottom-line
Choosing a moving company can be as overwhelming as moving itself. Schedule a free moving estimate with Winter Moving & Storage today!
