Avoid moving companies that can't provide an address or license information. Ask if they have marked trucks and use a moving company that does. Never hire a company that depends solely on a budget over the phone or online, or that requires a large deposit. Many moving companies will call to confirm the time and address of the move a few days in advance, but if they don't, call them yourself and make sure nothing has changed. Avoid moving companies that can't provide an address or license information. Ask if they have marked trucks and use a moving company that does. Never hire a company that depends solely on a budget over the phone or online, or that requires a large deposit. Many moving companies will call to confirm the time and address of the move a few days in advance, but if they don't, call them yourself and make sure nothing has changed.
The moving industry doesn't have the best picture: most of us have heard of a move that went very wrong. Even if you book your move with them, they are not responsible when something goes wrong because you actually have a contract with the moving company. You may also have to pay two bills at the end of the move: one for the moving company and one for the moving agent. Moves are generally billed according to the weight of your belongings (using a volume-based formula) or according to the length of the move.
Make sure that your moving company provides you with a manual of consumer rights and responsibilities before the move begins. Choosing a moving company that checks the background of all its employees will go a long way in ensuring your safety during the move.
