Sunday, May 27, 2018

Finding Those Reliable Los Angeles Moving Companies

By Betty Wood


Right now you are reading this article because you need to move some things from your old home to a new one. You are probably scouring the internet for the proper Los Angeles Moving Companies to answer your needs. Thus to know how to find a reliable provider, do read on in this article.

Before anything do prepare a checklist for your needs. A checklist will help you keep track of all the data that you will come across and remind you of data that you will still need. When it comes to decisions involving money changing hands of any sort, it is always wise to use a checklist.

It is probably a good idea that you ask people around you for ideas and also recommendations. You can start with family and friends, and then outwards to neighbors and even workmates. If this does not bear any fruit, then you can always go via the internet route and do an online search. You can also join local business forums and get ideas from there and tips from people to point you in the right direction.

It is also highly recommended that you do additional background checks on the prospective moving companies which you have in mind. Ensure that they do not have any past criminal records and that they treat their customers fairly and decently. For the latter part, you can always gauge this by asking for a verifiable client list from each one. Do further screening by interviewing each one and ask how they handle difficult moves and how they can minimize this in your situation.

Ask for an estimator to come to your home or office and make sure he will give you a full estimate. Make sure they know exactly where and how to move articles, especially weird shaped ones. When they do arrive, they should not rush the estimate, and should provide you a walk through of the entire process.

Do think twice about asking these movers to help you pack. Asking for packing assistance may entail extra costs on your side and it may be pricey. Packing things yourself will also ensure that you are the only one liable for damage or breakage, and you can be sure it is packed properly. If you do have numerous things to pack, you may ask for assistance, and you can also haggle for a discounted rate if the volume is just too much also and there is a time frame to consider.

Be aware of extra fees that may exist or not exist on the preliminary estimate. That is why you need a full estimate at the very beginning and you should be sure that the mover knows exactly the situation. Sometimes or most of the time, movers will charge extra for difficult moves like going through narrow staircases and windows, oddly shaped entrances and the like.

Moving insurance should also be explicitly stated and you should know what your entitled to when breakage and damage exist. Some companies will not do any reimbursement even if damage, saying things like force majeure and what not. Make sure that you know your rights as a consumer and look over the contract and that damage provisions are to your satisfaction.




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