Tips To Avoid These Moving Mistakes
Tips To Avoid These Moving Mistakes
It could be the stress or the excitement of moving into a new home, but there are several things that can go wrong during even the most organized move. Many movers agree that these mistakes can end up costing a great deal and taking the fun out of settling into your new home. That is why we put together these Tips To Avoid These Moving Mistakes. Here are the top 4 moving mistakes and how to avoid them:
1. Picking the cheapest quote
This is a huge mistake with many dire consequences. No respectable movers will offer you a ridiculously low offer just to get the job. You must have heard horror stories on how people hired low quoting movers only to find the bill to have doubled with various charges added without any further notice. The way to avoid this is to check for the mover’s reputation and to ask questions as to why the quote is so low. In every case, an unrealistically low quote means big trouble.
2. Not fully disclosing your belongings
Your movers will not be able to provide an accurate quote unless you disclose everything that needs packaged and moves. Any additional items will only increase your moving cost. If your undisclosed items fall into the valuables category, you will have to face the risk of damage and loss due to the movers, not being fully prepared to package them properly. Be sure to have a list of all items that need to be moved and to hand it to your movers at the quoting stage. This will allow you to obtain an accurate quote as well as to enjoy the insurance benefits.
3. Poor packaging
This is one of the worst mistakes you can make. If certain items are tricky to pack or are particularly valuable, it is best to allow your movers to decide what’s best. For instance, antiques or other odd shaped, bulky pieces are packaged in a different way and taking matters into your own hands could fetch disastrous results. The best option is to invest in full service movers who will handle everything from packing to unloading.
4. Disregarding insurance
Not taking the time or effort to discuss insurance options with your movers is a very bad move. All local moving companies and long distance movers offer free of charge limited liability. However, this is not adequate and you need to ask your services providers about proper coverage (usually offered at an additional cost) or obtain it from elsewhere.
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