Anyone looking to move can make things a lot easier for themselves by hiring a professional mover. Chicago is a busy city with people coming and going on a daily basis. Moving agencies know there is a lot of potential business. Therefore, it is up to an individual to make sure the company chosen is the correct one. The following tips can help.
Do Your Homework
Customers have every right to conduct research on an agency. A good place to start is with a local real estate agents, or friends who have recently moved. A person should only consider those companies that are licensed and insured. Moving agencies can also be investigated through the Better Business Bureau and the US Department of Transporation.
What a Professional Mover Offers
First, the agency will stop by and take an inventory of items, then, write up an estimate of what the move will likely cost. This way, there are no surprises down the road. The will also offer or provide the following:
- Free estimate
- Personal move management and planning
- Single point of contact
- Full or partial packing/unpacking
- Property protection
- Packing materials
- Movement of household goods
- Valuation coverage
- Short-term and long-term storage
- Crating and specialty packing
- And more
The same consideration and care applies whether the move is local, national, or international. This applies whether it is a medical, government, or industrial complex that needs moving. A reputable agency will possess al the certifications and clearances required.
Getting Prepared
A person should take time to get fully prepared for their move. It means taking the time to notify everyone in the loop. All utilities should be turned off and mail forwarded. If the move is national, attending an orientation provided by the agency can bring one quickly up-to-speed as to the new country’s laws etc. The agency can also help with the customer’s paperwork, and advise on what can and cannot be moved.
There is a lot to and a host of decisions to be made. This is why it is so important to choose a mover with experience and a solid reputation for getting things done.
