
Choosing the right moving company daunting and is critical to ensure you have a smooth, safe and worry free move.
Here are some important factors to consider when booking a moving service.
01 Reputation and Reviews
• Search online on the company’s background, and on Commission of Companies
• Read customer reviews on their website / social media platforms
02 Licensing: Check the Credentials
• A moving company should have an active authority status in regards to their FMCSA licensing and insurance
03 Pickup Date
• Transport companies are always busy on weekends. Call them to inquire on available slots
• Some companies don’t work on public holidays, media platforms so plan your pickup date in advance
• Best to book 48 hours before pickup date (expect higher prices for express bookings)
04 Pickup Time
• Best pickup time is morning
– More time for planning and loading / unloading of transport size
• Moving takes time, so expect slow but careful approach for fragile and large items
05 Bubble Wrapping
• Always protect your ridge in bubble wrap
• Bubble wrap comes in 4 ft wide, 328 ft long
06 Shrink Wrapping
• Stretchable material to protect against dirt and scratches for small or large items
• Recommended 1 roll for every 3 large furnitures
07 Boxes
• A transport company should provide a box supply service – saves you time of finding them
• Boxes come in different sizes, get a few different sizes instead of just one size
08 Assembly / Disassembly Disposal
• Depending on your amount of items and their size, assembly / disassembly may take some time
• Decide in advance which items require this service as this incur costs
09 Disposal
• Not all transport companies offer disposal service, so use this service if they have it
• Lighten the load by getting rid of your unwanted furnitures / appliances before moving into your new location
10 Driver Details
The transport company should be transparent with their driver’s details (name, contact number, vehicle plate number)
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