How to Find the Right Moving Company

How to Find the Right Moving Company

Finding the right moving company for your household’s move can seem like an overwhelming prospect, especially if this is your first time moving or if you’re moving over a long distance. If you’re looking for professional movers for your relocation, however, finding a moving company that works with your needs, budget, and any specialty services you might require can be tough to balance if you don’t do enough research or properly prepare.

Covering all of your bases and going above and beyond in your research can make a huge difference in the quality of move you receive and in the moving company you eventually choose to go with, no matter what type of move you’re looking to embark on. Doing so will let you find not only a company that fits in with your budget and vision, but will also let you find one that operates with integrity and who will give you the best service possible.

Though this is all well and good in theory, if you don’t know where to start in your search for the right moving company, your effort can fall by the wayside if you don’t get started off on the right foot. So what’s the best way to figure out how to hire movers, and where should you look for the best moving company? Plus, once you’ve found a few, how do you figure out what moving company is right for you? Let’s take a deep dive into how to find the right professional movers and what to look for as far as level of service and experience.

How to Find the Best Moving Company

As we mentioned, it can seem like an overwhelming task to find the right movers, and finding them usually requires a lot of effort and research to narrow down a few you’d like to shop around to before ultimately making your decision.

When looking for movers, you of course need to look out for companies that might not give you the level of service or customer experience you’re looking for, those who might try to overcharge you, and especially those who could end up being moving scams. Finding dependable movers at the right price can be done, but being educated in the process and knowing what to look for goes a long way. Let’s get you started in the process and give you our best tips as to how to find the right movers for you.

    1. Talk to Family & Friends

Ultimately, the best way to find reliable professional movers is through word of mouth or through first-hand recommendations from friends, family, or even coworkers who you trust. Ask around to these people to see if any have had positive moving experiences with different companies before.

When looking for recommendations, ask those who you know have already pulled off successful moves like the one you’re about to take on. This is especially important for those moving larger households, businesses, or offices.

    1. Shop Around for Quotes

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when hiring movers is to go with the first company you talk to or get a quote from. To get the best pricing for your move, you’ll need to shop around and get quotes from multiple different companies. This will also give you the most accurate idea of what a good market rate is as a baseline.

Ask at least three different moving companies for in-person estimates that will give you an accurate idea of your total costs, and make sure they don’t use hidden fees.

If a moving company does not offer you a free moving quote, avoid them entirely. A reputable moving company will always offer you a free moving estimate, whether through an in-person home visit or virtually. Never pay for a moving quote, or put a cash down payment on services after receiving a quote.

    1. Beware of Scammers

As we said, be careful of moving scams! Look out for red flags during your estimate, like if a company seems a little too driven to get a cash deposit or money upfront. You should also look out for signs that movers might just not operate with integrity or give you good service. These can include things like showing up late to your estimate, or who don’t respect your time.

One of the largest red flags when it comes to spotting moving scams, however, is if a company refuses to give you an in-home estimate if they try to charge you for an estimate, or if they show up in unmarked or rented vehicles to give you said estimate or on moving day. Professional movers will always own and provide their equipment, and should never show up in any vehicle that isn’t branded.

    1. Check Licenses & Insurance

Your potential movers should always give you their USDOT number, or have it listed somewhere on their website. This number lets you cross-reference their licensing with the U.S Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Verify your prospective company’s license number through the FMCSA’s website, which will not only let you know that they’re legitimate but will also allow you to have the information later in case you have to file a claim against them (which hopefully you won’t!).

    1. Look Up Online Reviews

Outside of direct word-of-mouth recommendations, one of the best ways to get a good feel for a company’s level of service is by looking for reviews on third-party sites like the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Yelp, or Google Reviews (essentially anywhere where they can’t moderate or influence opinion). Look out for overall experiences, but also reports of misconduct, irresponsible or inefficient delivery, or possible damage or theft to items during transport. Never work with companies with no reviews on these sites or the BBB, or ones with poor ones.

Now that you have the tools to properly guide you in your search for the best moving company, you can go about your research with confidence and education. If you’re looking for the right professional movers for your household or business, check out Fuller Moving Services. Our experienced customer representatives and moving crews will let you have the best possible moving experience from start to finish. Contact us today!


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