Shleppers Moving & Storage, New York: April 2016

3 Tips to Hire a Reliable Moving Company

We all know and agree with the fact that moving can

be one of the most nerve wrecking experience in one’s life. Now, also add the amount of faith you have to entrust in the moving company which is going to move your life long’s saving and that too, to a completely new city, Manhattan. Thanks to all the horror stories we have heard or even worse, have experienced ourselves- this overall situation is not helpful at all and finding a reliable moving company can be really a tedious job.

So what do you need to do to find and hire a trustworthy moving company?

Look for Referrals:

Ask about good moving companies from as many as from your friend circle or you can also visit few professional association websites such as www.consumeraffairs.com, https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/, http://www.movingscam.com/, etc.

Questions to Ask:

It’s essential to note down if your moving company have full time employees or contractors or hire day laborers to do the moving job? How long the company has been in business and if possible, take out the time to visit their office personally to check their level of service.

Get a Physical Moving Estimate:

Invite the moving company’s rep to visit your house and make an itinerary of the items which are going to be moved. It will help you avoid any extra charges added on the final deal and you’ll have the clear idea of unnecessary items which you can sell before moving and can get some extra money to cover the moving expenses.

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Tips for a Stress-Free Moving Experience

Did you know that moving is considered to be the 3^rd most depressing event in one’s life after death and divorce? Well if you’re also depressed about your recent move to the city of Manhattan, you’re at the right place because in this article we’ll be sharing the secret to a stress-free moving experience, which is none other than to do your homework and the complete planning in advance.

Believe me, if you’ve done your research in advance and have all the required information handy with you, it’s going to make your moving day (virtually!) much smoother. While doing your research, make sure to get as many as referrals from your social circle and you real estate consultant. Getting personal references will help you to avoid any moving scams.

Also, genuine movers never ask for a deposit before moving your items, hence don’t offer a deposit in any case. It’s really important to verify the physical address of your moving company for better sense of assurance. While, confirming the U.S. DOT number on the companies’ website is another important step to check if the company has an active operating authority and adequate insurance to offer.

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4 Most Helpful Moving Tips

The movers have loaded their truck with all your stuff and are going to lock the doors. In the meanwhile, you move to your car to get going to New York as your new job is calling you! However, something just doesn’t seem right and all of a sudden you’ve a bad inkling and are not sure about when would be you able to get a hold of your belongings again.

To avoid these kinds of dilemmas and any hassles later on, we have summarized few of the most helpful moving tips which can make your moving experience the best of all and not turn it into a nightmare:

Try to get as many as referrals from your social circle, including your friends, family and relatives. You can also ask your real estate agent to help you with a reputed moving company if you’re working with one.
Make sure to get the moving cost estimation from at least 3 different moving companies in order to be sure and to grab the best deal. The more the better!
Make sure to go through the license and the other required documents of the company you’re hiring and request the company to show there U.S. DOT number which can help you make any claim on the company later on, if required.
Don’t forget to research the moving company track record with Better Business Bureau (BBB) to ensure that the company you’re going to finalize is BBB accredited.

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The Most Sought After Tips to Avoid Any Moving Scams

Try to imagine. You’re finally moving to your dream city, New York and you’re way too excited about it. You choose a moving company online, fix a certain date for the move and sign the contract with them. However, there is a twist in the tale. After a few weeks while you’re waiting at your new home to get your stuff settled down in your new home, you don’t hear anything from the movers at all.

Now, the panic starts setting in and you don’t have any idea what to do and where to go because of your inexperience in this matter. But, you can always avoid these kinds of scenarios by taking care of a few things.

Word of mouth is still the most reliable form of advertisement. Your friends & relatives can help you a lot to land an exceptional moving company with their recent moving experiences.
Once you’ve finalized the list of prospective movers, make it a point to contact each company and get their full name and other legal records.
Always ask the movers to visit your home to help you with the final moving cost after evaluating your stuff which is going to be moved
Most importantly, never sign the contract without going through those minutely printed terms & conditions. You never know, those teeny-weeny set of printed details can be the real game-changer in your moving experience.