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Published on May 3, 2023
•5 min read
By Mike Stackable,Founder
Planning a move involves a lot of hard work. There’s much more to the moving process that you sometimes don’t realize until you’re already far into the process. From switching your address with the post office and different companies to registering the children for their new school, you have a lot on your plate.
The last thing you should be worried about is how you’re going to find time to pack up your entire house and move all of your personal items to the new home without damaging anything. Choosing a moving company that can meet all your moving needs is ideal. When you want to focus on all the other aspects of moving, you should leave the packing, transporting, and unpacking to the professionals.
How will you know what movers are the best ones for your short or long-distance move? Continue reading the guide below for everything you need to know about selecting insured movers in Austin!
Why are proper licenses and insurance necessary?
A moving company that’s licensed and insured will most likely be a reputable company. Unfortunately, there are some out there who claim to be professionals but won’t provide professional care and services. Checking their license and insurance is a great way to determine the company’s legitimacy.
You should ask the company to show you proof of both. Insurance is also essential because it protects both you and them in case anything were to happen during the move. Accidents and injuries should be covered under the moving company’s liability insurance.
Reviews and references are something you most likely check before making any type of purchase. It’s always a good idea to check both before making a final selection. To check a company’s reviews, you can start at their webpage.
Most companies will have a section for testimonials on their website. Read through these and then visit social media pages as well. You should pay close attention to how the company responds back to reviews.
This gives you some idea about their customer service. The last way to find reviews is to go on different online review sites. Once you’ve looked into all their online customer reviews, be sure to ask for a few references.
One or two references should be good enough. Make sure you call each one and ask about their own experience working with the company. The last way to get more information is to speak with friends and family who’ve used a moving company in the past.
Who did they hire? What was their experience like?
Having a website and physical address is important for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that it shows the company is reputable. Visit the website and browse through the different sections.
Read the “About Us” page to gather more information. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page to find a physical address. Or, you can click on a “Contact” page to find an address as well.
Having a physical address is a good indication that the company is trustworthy and legitimate.
The next things you want to consider are the types of moving services offered. Can the moving company provide you with all the help you need? Are there certain services you need the moving company to offer to make the move less stressful?
For example, some clients will not only need a moving company to transport their belongings for them but to pack all of their belongings and then unpack them as well. A moving company that offers both packing and unpacking services is a great fit for someone who can’t do so on their own.
Another thing to consider is storage. Does the company offer storage solutions for your belongings if needed?
Do you have any specialty items that’ll need to be transported? For example, pianos, aquariums, gun safes, hot tubs, and other large items will need specialized care to transport them properly. Not all companies will offer these types of services, so it’s essential to find one that does if you’re in need of them.
Another factor to consider is the years of experience the company has. A company that has several years of experience shows that they’ve provided ideal customer service in order to stay in business for so long. A company with several years of experience will also know how to handle different situations that may come up during the move.
You can find out how many years the company’s been in business by checking their website or calling and asking for general information.
The price rate of services is an important factor to consider. Of course, you want to choose the moving company with the fairest price. However, you don’t always want to choose the company with the lowest price.
Why?
Don’t sacrifice quality for a low price. Instead, use the information listed above to help you narrow down your search to the top three or so choices. Once you’ve done so, you can then begin comparing moving fees between those top choices.
Moving all of your personal belongings to a new location is a big task. Choosing a moving company in Austin to do all the hard work for you doesn’t have to be. Use the helpful information listed in this guide above to help you select the right movers for all of your moving needs.
At Muscleman Elite Moving & Storage, we provide fully licensed and insured services. We’re here to make your move less stressful for you by offering quality work.
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