Without differentiating between the types of relocating, majority of the tips for long-distance and local relocating are the same. Well, let`s take you through the path:
Finding a Trusted Company Matters a Lot
In case of local relocating, you can ask your neighbors, co-workers and most importantly friends for recommendations. You can search and research for names provided and shortlist these as per your priorities` criteria. Same criteria could be applied to both short & long-distance moving. When you are done with shortlisting, focus on top three of these and consult with three top selections on the list. Ask those for providing a rough estimate for in-home stuff. You can ask question as applicable for short distance moving to the long-distance moving. Make sure you ask these questions from potential movers:
Protection that company provides against damage and loss. This loss is covered under the federal regulation. As per that regulation moving companies need to pay specific amounts per article damaged and lost. You will not bear any additional cost.
- Whether company uses third parties to assist in moving
- Do they handle entire moving process themselves?
- Check insurance status, vehicle inventory and licensing under which they operate
- Get complete information about rights & responsibilities you have
Check for the ratings of company on the websites that give statistics about moving companies in the area
Get Estimates
From the moving companies selected, ask them to provide itemized estimated charges for packing material, trucks, traveling time, labor, and insurance or valuation coverage. Take a close look to the estimate provided by them and think twice before signing contract. Estimate could be binding or non-binding. When you compare estimates, compare estimate of each item one by one. Check specific services offered by different movers. In this way you would be able to make the right comparison. Estimates must fall within close range.
Taking Inventory of Belongings
- You need to make a list of items that are meant to be:
- Handled by the movers
- To be moved by yourself
- To be sold, donated, or thrown away
Items to move need to be listed down, boxes to be handed off and those to be moved by self. In this way you will be able to keep fair track of all of your belongings & locating them if lost or misplaced.
Packing
Money can be saved by packing items by self. You must read thorough guideline for long-distance moving guide. For further questions, call us anytime and for any question. We can make the entire process easy for you including the process of packing items.
Utilizing Temporary Storage
You would love to transfer all of your belongings as quick as you can without wasting any time. But you need to get all of those items stored for some time that could last for many days. We can help you keep all those belongings safe till you move them.
In Melbourne, we are an all package moving company, where you are covered from estimation to shifting.
