Six Common Fort Lauderdale Moving Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We’ve put together a shortlist of the most common and costly mistakes we’ve seen over the years during Fort Lauderdale moves. We are also going to offer some friendly advice to our future customers to help them avoid making the same mistakes.
1. Choosing Your Moving Company Based on Their Price
We understand that moving can be a stressful time and you don’t want to be spending unnecessary money. However, choosing a company because of its cheaper price is not always the route to go. It is common that customers are told a cheaper estimate in order to book the job and then on moving day the company says the cost went up. Also, most of the time the cheaper the move the worse the quality. You don’t want to be stuck with damaged or stolen items and have no way of getting reimbursed.
2. Relying on the Internet to Find a Fort Lauderdale Moving Company
The internet is a good place once you already have recommendations. However, don’t rely solely on the internet as a way to find a moving company. It is very easy for companies to build a strong website that acknowledges all your moving needs, but there is no way to know if they are actually reliable. Some companies may have good advertising but not actually have a real office location and storage facility, proper insurance or licensing, the right moving equipment and trucks, or even reliable employees. We recommend you rely on recommendations and reviews. Once you know a few companies you can begin your research online to assure they are credible companies.
3. Misinterpreting the Amount of Stuff You’re Moving
Let’s say when you were getting an estimate you left some items out because you were planning on selling them or giving them away, however, that never happened. When moving day comes along and those items are amongst the other moving items, you will be expected to pay extra for the items that were not included. You could make contact with your moving consultant beforehand and let them know, and they can adjust the estimate before the actual moving day.
4. Not Finished Packing on Moving Day
Our crew needs every minute they can get to load up your belongings and unload them at your destination. If we arrive on moving day and there are still loose items lying around we are wasting our precious time. This can also be unsafe for any valuable items you may have because they can get lost in other boxes.
5. Being Unaware of Items that Cannot Be Moved by Movers
For a list of items that cannot be packed, check out this list. There are many items that are not safe to pack in boxes and put on our trucks so please be aware of those items ahead of time. This is for the overall safety of the move.
6. Not Relying on a Moving Company Throughout the Whole Process
Many first-time movers are unaware of the amount of assistance an experienced moving company can provide throughout the moving process. Fort Lauderdale moving companies may offer boxes and materials as well as many moving/packing checklists. It is their responsibility to customize your move to your needs to make it as stress-free as possible.
Final Thoughts
Don’t forget that you determine the cost associated with your move. Hiring the right moving company that is there for you throughout the entire moving process, has many years of experience, has great customer reviews and recommendations, has reliable people and equipment, maintains proper licenses and insurance, and who cares about you, your family and your belongings can save you money and stress in the long run. The right moving company is out there to assist with your moving needs.
