It has been said that next to a death in the family the next most stressful thing in a person’s life is moving. Having to pack up everything you own and having to leave your familiar home is bad enough but turning your possessions over to a group of movers in Birmingham AL that you don’t know can only make the tension worse. Regardless of where you are moving to; across town or across country, there are a few simple steps you can take when selecting the moving company that can buy you a little peace of mind.
Talk to anyone you know that has made a move; you are bound to find a neighbor, friend or co-worker that has moved, ask them for their recommendations if they have any or warnings about a company that they had a bad experience with.
After you have gathered a few names of movers in Birmingham AL that others seem to be satisfied with give them each a call. Find out if they have a name under which they do business, find out how long they have been in business, determine that they are fully insured and get their DOT license number. It is wise only to do business with movers that are licensed and insured.
Check the companies with the local Better Business Bureau. Ask if the company you are considering has had complaints and if they have how they handled them. It is not realistic to think that a company will always do everything the way a customer thinks it should be done so don’t be overly concerned if the company has had a couple of complaints, what is important is how they find solutions that are acceptable to the customer.
Once you have shortlisted a few movers in Birmingham AL that you think can do the job you need to establish what they will charge to make the move. Have a representative from the various companies visit your home, an estimate should be given at no charge. Bear in mind that a reputable mover will not offer a price over the phone, there are far too many variables when estimating the cost. Different companies may base their price on different criteria; some may charge by the hour, some will charge by the volume and weight while others may charge based on what is being moved.
Once you decide which mover in Birmingham AL to choose, enter into a written contract that covers everything discussed
If you are looking for a mover in Birmingham AL that will treat your possessions with care and ensure that your move goes off without a problem then you are invited to contact Moving On Birmingham.
