Selecting the best moving company Fort Collins CO can be a difficult task. In 2012 the Better Business Bureau received over 7,700 complaints from movers in the United States. Based on the BBB most complaints were based on damage or loss of property however, charging for non-worked hours or arriving late, and not honoring estimates also made the list.
Moving day can be already stressful enough, without the added stress of having everything arrive damaged or with an unexpected bill. To prevent this from happening you should research possible moving companies. It’s only a bit of extra time and could help you avoid a lot of stress.
Find Referrals Searching the Internet or looking through the phone book for removal companies could be overwhelming. Begin by asking your friends or family members, as well as coworkers whether they would recommend the services of a moving company. When you’re working through an agent in real estate Ask the agent to recommend a mover. You can also obtain estimates from movers Loveland CO via alpinemovingco.com’s Find a Mover service.
1. The Rule Threes Threes
Do not settle for an estimate that you get. Instead, get at least three different businesses to provide you with an estimate in person, as nobody can provide you with a comprehensive estimate without seeing what you have.
2. Beware of Red Flags
Watch out for warning signs during the estimation. For instance, the majority of reputable moving companies will not ask for a cash advance before the move. If the movers seem eager to pay cash in advance then it’s not an honest company. Also, when you are estimating take note of how professional or non-professional the movers appear. If they arrive early, seem uneasy about their capabilities, or are unable to answer your questions, search for a different business. Beware of a moving company that arrives in a moving van they rented. Professional companies will have the equipment it uses.
3. Make sure the mover is licensed and insured
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues the U.S. DOT number to certified interstate moving companies. If you’re planning to move out of the state, confirm the license of the company you’re moving to with the FMCSA’s protectyourmove.gov website and ask for that the business’ U.S. DOD number. You’ll require it if you need to make an insurance claim against the company in the future.
4. Make sure to check with the Better Business Bureau
Find out about the company’s history through the BBB website, which you can conduct online for free. Choose moving firms that have been BBB accredited or at the very least have a positive rating. If the company you’re considering hiring isn’t accredited by the BBB look at one that is.
5. Ask About Professional Accreditation
Trade associations scrutinize companies before awarding them membership or a certified seal. Find a company that has an American Storage and Moving Association’s ProMover logo. You can also find approved companies directly on the American Moving and Storage Association’s alpinemovingco.com website.
6. Make sure you verify the address
Request an official business card or look on the site of the mover and then find the address on the internet or in the phone book. Check to see if the business’s address is on the list and is registered under the company’s name. Be cautious of addresses that are listed as residential addresses.
