My Experience Choosing a Moving Company

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The only hassle in relocating to a new place is, well relocating. In my case, it was necessary to determine the best moving company which was rather a top priority. Besides it was understood that they have to be dependable, quick and affordable. Here’s how I went about choosing the best moving company for my needs.

Beginning the Search

Research is the first step I did. I used social media and personal contact to search for ideas. I required a company that provided both packing and moving services. Reviews and customer feedback were very important to me. I checked websites and read testimonials to see which companies had a good reputation.

Moreover, I looked for companies that offered both local and interstate moving service. As a consequence, I had the option of changing locations to another city without any hassle. Most importantly, I wanted a company that could provide an estimate for the move before I committed.

Why I Chose Born to Move

After evaluating potential candidates, I settled for one service. This was an excellent choice since this moving company was able to fulfill all of my requirements and then some more. The range of moving services they provide is comprehensive. They manage residential, business, cross country, and even cross border moves. The company also offers packing and unpacking services, which was a big plus for me as I did not have time to do all the packing.

The company also has its own self-storage and moving fleet of different sizes, which indicates that they have all the necessary tools for every type of relocation. For instance, I was happy to find out readily the company is adequately insured and licensed. This further made me feel confident that my belongings would be treated with utmost importance.

The Quoting Process

One of the things that today I would like to highlight is transparency, which I admired the most. I received a moving cost estimate right away. There could not be any more hidden charges with them and they confirmed the projection was relative to the distance and the amount of stuff moved. This was a temporary comfort, though. They also provided a guaranteed price for the periods of moves to distance places, which was helpful in planning.

Packing and Moving Day

On the day of the move, the team came in exactly at the appointed time. There was no shoehorning the packing supplies into their suitcases, either. Since I trusted them, I decided not to pack in order to cause them trouble if I packed improperly. They very carefully wrapped all my decorations and delicate things, and every item was placed with care. The team was both friendly and professional, which helped to ease the tension during the entire process.

The Unloading Process

As soon as we got to my new apartment, the movers started to unload everything they had in the van, and did it quickly. Also, when I was moving in, those guys helped me in unboxing and fixing the larger items which was rather a big help to me. None of my things were broken and I was very pleased with the way they treated my stuff. Overall, the entire process took much less time than what I thought, and I was able to move into my new place smoothly.

What I Learned

Looking back, I am thankful for the time that I spent searching for various firms to work with prior to making a decision. Here are some things I learned along the way:

1. Read reviews – customer feedback is one of the safest methods in determining whether a company is trustworthy or not.
2. Get an estimate – it is always good to have a mental note of how much need to be spent for relocation.
3. Look for insurance and licensing – there is a greater safety for the items in the house when a company is both licensed and insured.
4. Think about extra services – moving will be much simpler when packing, unpacking, and storage are all included.

So, relocating with reliable company was an excellent choice for me. They eased what would have been a very hectic experience from packing to unpacking. The team was quick and the rates were reasonable. Most importantly, everything arrived safely.