Tuesday 4 November 2014

Dos And Don’ts While Hiring Interstate Moving Companies

When you are relocating, you can hire interstate moving companies to pack all your belongings and heavy furniture and transport them to your new house. Here are a few points that you should keep in mind while hiring such interstate movers.

1.    Do not hire the service provider that only takes cash:
Some fraud companies ask for upfront payment for the fees. Companies that take only cash may be fraudulent and might not be a reliable one to move your belongings.

2.    Don’t sign anything that you fail to understand:
The home owners should read all the terms and conditions while signing the contract with the service providers. Read everything thoroughly and clarify all your doubts. Make sure that there are no hidden costs. If you have any doubts, speak to the professionals and get the doubts cleared.

3.    Don’t pay in full unless all your belongings are unloaded into your new house:

There are some interstate movers who ask for some percentage of fees in advance and the home owners can settle the account once all the household belongings are unloaded into the new house. Do not hire the companies that ask for full advance payment. It is a good idea to hire interstate moving companies that charge the clients only after the goods are unloaded in your new home. You can count the boxes, check the belongings and then pay them.

Dos:

  • Do some research in the market while hiring the service provider.
  • Compare the rates offered by a few agencies.
  • Ask the company to provide its credentials and client references.
  • Make sure that there are no hidden costs.
  • Ask about the insurance: Check the insurance policies while hiring interstate movers.