Choosing A Moving Company
Moving is a stressful occurrence, but choosing the right moving company can help ease the worry. A moving company will make the process easier on you and your family. Finding a moving company that you trust is essential. Follow the below tips when choosing a moving company to make sure you find the one that fits your needs:
- Make sure you feel absolutely comfortable with whatever moving company you end up using. This is the most important tip!
- Don’t wait until last minute to research the companies. This will make the process very exhausting and rushed.
- Look around a few different places for moving companies. Ask friends, ask storage facilities, google the area, and check Angie’s List.
- In Cape Charles Virginia we recommend, Greenbush Moving Services. Greenbush Moving Services may be contacted at 757-665-5613.
- In North Hampton Virginia we recommend, Southside Moving and Storage.
- In Laskin Virginia we recommend, Start Packing / Two Men & A Truck. Please stop in at Two Men & A Truck for $50.00 off a three hour minimum for Ocean Customers.
- In Shallotte North Carolina we recommend, East Coast Moving . Please stop in at East Coast Moving for cards and rack cards in office.
- Do an initial screening of the company to check their viability and features. Ask if they are insured, if they background check employees, how long they have been in business, if they have the proper licenses to cross state lines, etc.
- Look at reviews on social media, such as yelp, Facebook, movingscam.com, etc.
- Ask at least 2 companies for in-home estimates (3-4 are better, so you make sure you get the best price).
- Make sure the in-home estimates cover everything-check the contract to be sure everything you need is covered/included.
- Make sure estimates mention appropriate licenses (i.e. carrier license, if applicable)
- Did the mover make you aware of the moving insurance for your goods?
- Get a written copy of inventory on moving day from the movers.
- When your belongings arrive at your new home, immediately check for any damages/missing items.
- Some moving companies will charge for using their boxes/supplies-make sure there are no hidden charges that you didn’t want.
Packing your belongings is always part of the process when moving. The last thing you want to happen when you arrive at your new location is to have broken or damaged belongings. Below are moving tips to make sure your belongings arrive safely at their new home and to make the process easier:
- Label boxes with a sharpie or sticker labels. When you begin unpacking in your new home, you will find your belongings much easier!
- Along with labeling boxes, it can help to add what room they belong in.
- Disassemble larger furniture if possible. This will help to save space in the moving trucks, allowing you to fit more of your belongings in a smaller area.
- Use zip lock bags or small containers for parts, such as the bolts or screws from furniture. Attach the container/bag to the object it came from so that it’s easier to put back together.
- Make a moving list. Although you may think you can keep track of everything, a list will help make sure nothing is forgotten and everything ends up where it belongs.
