Questions to Ask Your Mover
- How much experience do you have in the moving and storage business?
- Are you licensed for both local and out-of-state moves?
- Do you carry workers compensation insurance?
- How long will my move take?
- Are there items that are not legally allowed to be moved? If so, what are they?
- How much will my move cost? What am I being charged for?:
- Packing and unpacking services
- Packing materials
- Distance/Mileage of the move
- Total weight of the move
- Other
- Do your employees go through background checks? Are they full-time?
- Who will be my point of contact throughout the move?
- Can my possessions be stored on a long or short-term basis?
- Do you offer crating for specialty items?
- What services, if any, do you offer for appliances?
- How will my high-valued items and family heirlooms be handled?
- How will my home be protected against potential damage?
- Should any loss or damage occur, am I protected?
- What happens when damage occurs?
- Can I do my own packing?
- Do you offer packing supplies for purchase?
- How long will the packing and loading processes take?
- What are my payment options?
Review your moving estimates in great detail. Be sure you understand all charges. If you don’t, do not hesitate to ask questions.
