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What are the best questions I should ask when shopping for a mover?
All movers are not created equal and price is not everything. Beltway is committed to being the best value in the industry. Visit selecting a mover to learn how to discern the signs of a reputable company.
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5-7-2010
Crew: Elkanouni, Ayala, Estes, Colorado (Alexandria Branch)
Consultant: Doug Barroga (Alexandria Branch)
“….worked non stop and were cheerful & energetic the whole time”
Michelle K.
Alexandria, VA
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All movers are not created equal. We suggest you take the following measure to find the mover that is right for you.
- Request references on individual firms.
- Check the Better Business Bureau's website at www.bbb.org, to see if the company has a "BBB Reliability Report".
- Ensure that the mover is in good standing with the Moving and Warehouseman's Association at www.moving.org and local consumer affairs offices.
- Most importantly, Ask friends for references.
- When speaking to your perspective mover, ask about their hiring process. Some companies use what is called "pick-up help." These workers are not trained movers nor have their backgrounds been screened.
- Check to see that they were in last year's yellow pages.
- Ask how many years they have been in business.
- Ask if they guarantee the accuracy of their estimates.
- Ask about crew punctuality and damage claim ratios.
- Ask what equipment is standard on their vans. A professional company will have vans equipped with moving pads, dollies and security straps plus specialty equipment for items such pianos and appliances.
- Visit one of their offices.
- A company with a good reputation will not knock the competition in order to look good.
- A well established company will comply with standard government regulations as a business and employer.
- Beware of companies who deliberately use vague details and low hourly rate quotes. You should have enough specific information to compare and if the rate quoted is considerably lower than that of other companies you may want to double check references.
- Ask for the company's Department of Transportation and Motor Carrier license number, and verify the numbers at www.safersys.org.
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