Avoid These Top 3 Mistakes When Hiring a NJ Mover

When calling upon professional movers to help with your transition from one home to another, you need to do your research to ensure you choose the best company possible. Although the moving process isn’t always easy, when you choose the right movers, you can be relieved of all the hassle and have a positive experience.

Here are some moving tips on selecting the right moving company for your needs. Before making the big decision, heed these top three things to avoid when hiring movers for your utmost protection.

1. Forgetting to obtain a detailed price list. While your over-the-phone estimate may sound great, you may be facing a surprise later if you don’t ask the right questions. Be sure to inquire about line items and any possible charges that could be added later, as many companies could entice you with a low rate only to change it later. There could be hidden charges, such as flight charges, packing supplies fees, measurement fees, furniture disassembly and elevator carry fees. In addition, there could be accessorial charges, including packing/unpacking to extra pick-ups at a storage warehouse.

2. Hiring a moving company sight unseen. When you hire a mover over the phone, you miss your chance find out about their character, how they conduct business, and how they treat their clients. Instead, make it a point to invite a prospective mover to your home, not only for a more accurate estimate but also so they can take detailed measurements. This is also your opportunity to tell them what needs to be moved and where, what requires special handling, and go over all details of your request face to face. Take this time to match the line items with the quoted estimated price to ensure accuracy.

3. Going the cheap route. While many things you can be frugal about, such as restaurants and vacations, choosing a moving company should not be one of them. You could end up having a sub-par moving experience or shell out way more money than you need to if you simply go with the cheapest professional. Of course, this doesn’t mean the most affordable mover can’t end up being the best, it just means that there is typically a reason why one mover costs so much less than all the others. Do your research and hire one that’s affordable yet reputable and trustworthy. Take this into consideration: if you call up five companies and one company has extremely low prices compared with the others, this could be a red flag. Many moving companies lure clients in with their rock-bottom prices, discounts and deals, but then they add on extra charges at the end. Another thing that could happen is you get sub-standard, lazy, or ineffective service by movers who may have neglected to secure the proper licensing.

Don’t let these things happen to you. Research all moving companies beforehand so you aren’t surprised when you get the bill.