Asking important questions will in no way demean you or hurt them. Instead, they will give you a brief idea about the company, and accordingly prepare you for the moving day.

1. Covering Important Questions before Hiring a
Moving Company
Moving is a highly stressful life experience. When you move out, you make sure you
have done enough research; you’ve hired a professional moving company, you have
the necessary packaging materials, have everything written, etc. You take all the
necessary precautions to ease the burden of a move. All the same, you should ensure
that you have picked up reliable movers by asking them as many questions as possible.
This is one sure-shot way of making sure your move will be a successful and stress-free
one.
↔ Before you begin with anything ask the movers to give you a written estimate. Do
this only when they come to the apartment so as to personally prepare an
inventory list and accordingly assess the belongings.
↔ When you have a written estimate with you, the moving company cannot cheat
you. Many a times there have been hidden charges for a weekend delivery,
storage, fragile items, etc. Stay out of this, and make sure these charges are
already talked about, and taken care of beforehand.

2. ↔ Moving out means a total relocation. You will be taking most of your stuff along
with you. This will include your valuables as well. Hence, ask the movers if they
provide insurance for your belongings. In addition, check for their license
number. Never use the one without a license number or insurance.
↔ For a long distance move, a number of companies transfer the baggage from one
truck to the other. These shifts have a risk of damage and loss. Make certain you
have that covered and if there are going to be additional costs levied upon you
for the transfer.
↔ You don’t want to trust your stuff with an inexperienced company. Before you
sign the dotted paper verify for how long the company has been in business.
Seniority is an affirmative sign. For case in point, a minimum of three years are
considered as a sign for a stable professional moving company.
Additional questions may include:
• What is the rate inclusive of
• A references of satisfied customers
• Extra services covered like storage facility, additional boxes, etc
• Packing and loading of special items like TV, antiques, etc.
• Mode of payment accepted
• Supplies provided
• Terms and conditions of moving and packing
Asking important questions will in no way demean you or hurt them. Instead, they will
give you a brief idea about the company, and accordingly prepare you for the moving
day.