When was the last time you had to move? Do you remember the many hours you spent packing and loading and then unpacking again? How about finding the boxes you need? And what if your move was out of town or cross county? Moving is never an easy task for anyone especially if you have a family or pets.
People move for many different reasons.
Some people move for personal reasons like marriage, or a crisis in the family or death.
Some families move to get a fresh start in life or maybe you or your spouse gets promoted at work or you are relocating in the hopes to find work.
No matter what your reason is for moving, the less you have to worry about the easier the transition is going to be.
The phone book and the Internet are lined with movers and moving companies.
Finding an affordable mover in your area could defiantly put the task of moving on a happy note.
There are many things to consider when you are shopping around for a cheap mover.
Find out if this is a flat rate mover or is this mover that charges by the mile or by the hour, or even both.
If you are moving cross country a flat rate mover is probably going to offer you the best service.
Of course you will always want get more than 1 quote from the company.
Affordable movers will not only save you money, they can help make you whole process a little less of a headache.
Make sure you get a complete list of all the services you are entitled to by using this company.
Flat rate movers often will quote the job as 1 big overall quote, some cheap movers will charge by the hour and depending on how much of a drive they have ahead of them.
A cross county move could sometimes be costly.
Moving companies are really great, their whole services is about making your life easier, they can come fully prepared to help with supplies for packing like all types of boxes, tape, labels, packing supplies and more.
They will pack everything up in the trucks for you.
Most movers specialize in larger items, like pianos, hutches and other large furniture.
The moving company you choose can disassemble and reassemble furniture it required.
Your moving company can even go ahead of the family and get things unloaded to make your move a little easier.
So remember you are never really limited in options when it comes to making that move.
Remember though to make sure everything you need is taken care of through the company you choose to go with.
Make sure your movers are insured or bonded.
Compare their flat rate charge for moving to an hourly charge and then of course make sure to find out what exactly is covered in the charge, for example does the rate include just one driver or does it cover for multiple movers.
What if my stuff get damaged in the move? Will the movers unload the trucks? Do they reassemble my furniture or help me unpack? Are the packing supplies included in the cost of the move? Are there any hidden cost? Be thorough when asking these questions and get names of who you talked with and make sure if possible to get quotes before making your decision