Whether moving across the street or across the country,
moving can be made much easier with a little investigation
and planning. Settling in at the new place will also be
much more efficient with simple planning before moving.
Moving is a good time to inventory your belongings and
throw out or sell those items you no longer use or want to
keep. So plan a yard sale, and give to your local
charities. You'll be surprised at how much that will reduce
your moving inventory.
If you want to use professional movers, then ask lots of
questions rates, timelines and references. If you don't
know what company to use ask friends and neighbors who they
used.
One important topic is truck sizes and availability on the
days you will be moving. Also ask about moving supplies,
like boxes, tape, marking pens, dollies, and packing paper.
One of the most important questions when moving is to
determine to what extent your property is insured against
loss or damage. As for pricing, there may be a major
difference between you packing the boxes and the moving
truck yourself and having those providing the moving
services do all the work.
Other questions to oaks include:
1) Do they have membership to the American Moving and
Storage Association
2) How long has their business been in operation
3) Can they provide referees and
4) Do they provide an itemized statement of the work
that will be undertaken
Moving companies make their charges based on weight,
distance, and services provided. You should ask if your
quote includes any additional charges for person-hours,
packing materials, travel time, and any waiting time (if
you can't get into the property straight away). Ask what
sort of payment methods the movers will accept and find out
if you need to take out your own insurance.
Before you choose to buy any insurance be clear whether you
will be reimbursed based on the extent of the damage or on
your cost to replace the item.
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