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Written by Adriana Noton   
The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the things you need to consider when hiring movers. It is a stressful job to move regardless of the distance to your new location. There are a lot of considerations to be aware of when looking for a company.
by AdrianaNoton


The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the things you need to consider when hiring movers. It is a stressful job to move regardless of the distance to your new location. There are a lot of considerations to be aware of when looking for a company.

To hire a moving company can be a very scary task. You will be placing your most valuable and prized possessions in the hands of complete strangers. There are a lot of fraudulent movers out there who will simply disappear with all of your belongings.

A good starting point would be to request a recommendation for a moving company from your real estate agent. You can also ask people you know if they have any recommendations. Always ask for references from the moving companies that you speak to.

Ask the companies that you have gathered information on to come to your house and give you an estimate. Make sure that the movers know everything that they will have to move. Point out extra heavy pieces and whether there are stairs. Make sure that they go all through the house. When they give you an estimate, be sure to find out if they charge by the hour or by the job and also if they charge mileage fees.

After you get the estimates, you may want to take some time and research the backgrounds of the different companies. There are services and web based databases that will let you check to see if they have had any complaints against them. Check their references. Compare their rates and services carefully before you make your final decision.

Another cost saving method may be to begin gathering packing materials yourself and packing your breakables yourself. One method to do this is to pack them among soft things that you will also be moving like clothing or towels. This will save on the cost of prefabricated moving and packing materials as some moving companies charge additional costs for these items.

If your valuables were to be damaged or lost in the move, you want to make sure that the moving company has the right kind of insurance coverage that will reimburse you for your loss. You may also want to request a copy of their license and policies for your records.

When moving day comes it is very important that you have everything as organized as possible and ready to go. Any steps taken by you to expedite the process is a real plus, especially if the movers are charging by the hour. Be sure that you review the movers inventory lists and make sure that all of your belongings are accounted for. Keep a copy of the inventory for your records.

Give the moving company Vancouver any instructions they may need for their destination. Let them know things like whether they should use the front door or the back, are their stairs, or if there's an elevator. Give them directions to the new location to make sure that they know how to get there. If possible, have someone available to accompany them, or at least waiting at the new location when they get there. Make sure they have a spare key, just in case they get there first.

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