When contracting other people to provide you with a service that you need, you need to be sure that you are hiring the correct people for the job. Unless you are hiring contractors that you already know and trust, there’s always a bit of hesitation. The best thing you can do is ask friends, family, neighbors, and business colleagues for recommendations. Word of mouth is the best recommendation that any business can get. Failing that, you need to do a bit of research. Hiring moving contractors is just the same. It’s no great technical service, but you want to make sure that your possessions arrive safe and sound. You want to put them in the best possible hands. The only way to put your mind at rest is to ask questions. Here are a few questions that you should ask Los Angeles movers.
Costs
Usually, the first preoccupation that people have is the cost. Whether or not you going for a cheaper or more expensive option, you want clarity. Some companies have a standard rate, which includes everything, others have sliding scales which depend on goods, distance, necessary personnel. Some offer different types of packages at a fixed price. Unfortunately, some firms have hidden costs that aren’t sprung on you until it is time to pay the bill. There’s nothing worse than finding that the payment is higher than you expected because the company conveniently forgot to tell you about some extra charges. So, the first thing you need to do is nail down a final price. If they won’t, then look elsewhere.
Services
Make sure what services are included in the hire. Moving isn’t just about someone turning up, loading your stuff onto a truck, and taking it off to the destination. That may be fine when transporting industrial machinery, but household goods, belongings or office equipment has to be treated with some respect. For safety that means wrapping, boxing and padding. What you need to be sure about is that all these preparations are included in the hire contract. If not, then you want to know about it, so you can make arrangements. Some Los Angeles movers that are on the cheap side may not include this type of packing service.
Insurance
Hiring a moving firm that is licensed and insured is important. To set your mind at rest you need to ask if they are insured and what is covered. Accidents happen to the best of us, that’s why they are called accidents. You don’t want to be slapped by a personnel injury suit because a moving crew member is hurt by some unforeseen hazard. Also, you need to make sure that your goods are covered against damage. Insurance is an important point to bring up.
All above Board
Here at Zoom Movers we pride ourselves on our upfront pricing and services. Unlike some Los Angeles movers, we take pains to provide our customers with a solid and concrete quote, without hidden extras. If you are thinking of moving ask us for a free quote and more information about our services.