Moving home takes a lot of time and energy, especially when looking for a new place to live. But what about the people who will be handling and transporting all your valuable and irreplaceable belongings?
Many people leave it to the last minute and hire the cheapest removalist company, which only leads to more problems. Before you sign a contract, here is what to look for when hiring movers.
1. What Type Of Movers Do You Need?
There are a wide variety of different types of movers. That’s why it’s important to know the kind of mover you need. Do you need home removals, office removals, NSW moves orinterstate moves? This will help to narrow down the moving companies which fit your requirements quickly.
2. Look For Customer Reviews
Every moving business will claim that they are the best in the industry. Trying to do a Google search for best removalists only makes the process seem more confusing. Every company says they are the best.
It’s crucial to find a professional removals company you can trust with your valuable belongings.
By looking at a moving company’s reviews across different platforms, it is the best way to find out how trustworthy they are.
Are there a large number of consistent negative reviews with similar complaints? Or are they mostly positive reviews from happy customers?
You can check the reviews left for Local and Interstate Removals at the following sites:
3. Ask Questions
No two moves are ever alike. Each person has many different requirements, and each removalist offers different services.
If you are unclear about something, you should ask a question to the customer service team. Did they answer your question to your satisfaction and provide you with the information you asked for? Or did they only partially answer the question?
This can be a good indication of the experience you will have moving with the company. You should narrow down your choices to the companies you feel are professional, experienced, and trustworthy.
4. Watch Out For Extra Fees
Are you moving into a 10rd-floor apartment? Do you have a two-story home? Is your street too narrow for a moving fan to fit down? If so, it’s possible that some movers will charge extra for having to navigate through stairs, lifts and walk extra distances.
Make sure to explain your situation clearly. Also, find out in advance from your mover if there are any extra fees or surcharges. Ask them to provide them in writing too.
5. Check If You Are Covered By Insurance
Does the moving company provide insurance? If so, what is covered, and what are the limits? A lot of moving companies will provide basic transit insurance, with the option to upgrade to different packages based on your needs.
You could also consider taking out moving insurance with your current insurance provider instead.
Don’t make the mistake of not reading the fine print. What if your priceless family heirloom was damaged in transit, and the insurance doesn’t cover it?
6. Ask For A Quote
This may go without saying, sometimes people find a removalist which suits their needs and make a booking right away without even asking for an estimate.
Before you sign a contract, make sure you thoroughly understand the quote, the moving terms, and also if there are any extra surcharges.
For an obligation-free quote from professional and trustworthy removalists, contact Local & Interstate Removals on 1300 705 705 today.
