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postheadericon Important Questions to Ask a Moving Firm Before Hiring Them

January 19th, 2012 | Author:

If you are looking for a moving service, it is important that you first qualify the legitimacy of the company before anything else. Legitimate channelview moving company will be able to meet all your requirements and provide high quality services because these companies have a business reputation to protect. Now, here are some of the questions that you should ask the company before hiring them:

Is there are minimum number of hours for your fixed rate?

Some companies offer a minimum number of hours for a minimum rate but some of them offer a slightly higher fee for unlimited number of hours. Your decision should be based on how large your home is, the how much furniture pieces you have at home and the distance between your current address to your new address.

Are there additional charges for additional mileage, fuel or protective equipment?

While in most cases fuel, mileage and protective equipment already included in the package, while some may charge you for additional mileage, and for having to get their protective equipment to unaccounted furniture piece like a grand piano, or a relatively larger and fragile piece of furniture that you may not have mentioned in the contract. Additional mileage may be charged if you asked the moving company to go to a non-disclosed area to pick up or drop off some stuffs.

Will there be a signed contract between you and the moving company?

While in most cases, only verbal contract takes place and your only proof of hiring is the receipt that would be issued to you by the company, there are some companies that draft a written contract that disclose the services you purchased and to up to what extend these services are. It also discloses the insurance policy and its coverage in case some unfortunate event takes place while your belongings are in transit. Some of these events may include loss, breakage and delay of service. Now, whether you need a written contract or not solely depend on how well you know the company owner.

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