What Not To Do When Hiring Professional Movers

What Not To Do When Hiring Professional Palo Alto Movers

If you have decided to hire a professional Palo Alto moving company instead of moving yourself, then you are probably wondering how to find the perfect professional moving company for your needs. While you can do a quick search online to find local Palo Alto movers and long-distance movers, finding the right professional moving company will take a little more digging. As you begin your search, here are a few things you do NOT want to do when hiring professional movers.

Forget to Collect Multiple Quotes:

You should be collecting quotes or estimates from each moving company you consider. This way, you can compare prices as well as what is included in each quote. On the surface the overall price may be similar among all candidates. But some may not include additional fees that would reflect your specific needs.

Not Asking Questions:

There are a lot of moving parts associated with a move, and it is up to you to make sure your professional moving team has all the information they need to do their job properly. This requires good communication, or asking the right questions. Reliable movers will provide you with all the documentation and information you need to get answers. If you ever feel like you don’t know where to start with questions, or that the moving company is avoiding questions or being vague, find a different moving company.

Selecting A Professional Moving Company By Price Alone:

As with anything, the least expensive option is typically not the best value. Make sure you consider more than the price when hiring your professional movers. Some moving companies will entice movers with a low cost upfront, but the issue is this price is much lower than competitors. This is a red flag, and usually means they do a poor job or that nice low price is stripped of additional fees that will inevitably be added later.

Not Asking Movers To Perform a Walk-Through:

Before you agree to hire professional movers, be sure they perform a formal walk-through. This helps them understand how much space they will be working with, whether there are any tight doorways or stairwells, and if there are any additional areas that will need packed (i.e. shed, basement, attic, garage, etc.). This will also help them determine the overall weight of your load. If you have lots of bulk furniture or antiques, then these details might factor into the overall quote. You would rather have these additional fees upfront than budget for a lower estimate and end up paying more later. To help the process along, prepare a moving inventory list so they can check through the list as they walk through your home. 

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