Imagine you have found your dream home and plan to move very soon. So exciting! There’s so much to do and organize to make this pending move happen—do you know where to start?
Consider a professional moving company and focus on what really matters: your day-to-day life, your family, and your career. Let someone else take care of the rest!
At ABS Movers & Storage, we have you covered. But don’t take our word for it; call around, ask your questions. We would suggest the following six questions to help guide you to the right moving company:
- Do you give binding quotes?
A binding quote is an “unmovable” one. In general, quotes given (especially over the phone or prior to seeing your items in person) are not binding—they’re general guidelines. For example, the size of one 4-bedroom house can vary greatly from another—it is in nobody’s best interest to give a binding quote too soon. Often times, moving companies will give a “not to exceed” to protect and secure your business. - Does the quote include extra charges?
What are “extra charges?” Here are some examples:
- Long carry charges: when a mover has to carry goods from the moving truck to the residence over a long distance. Typically, there is a limit of space between the end of the truck and the entry to the new residence that is deemed acceptable by the moving company. When this space limit is exceeded, an additional charge is accrued (due to the additional work provided).
- Parking charges: typical in densely populated areas where the mover has to pay to park or obtain a parking pass.
- Awkward/heavy objects: this needs to be mentioned up front—do you have a piano or some other large, oddly shaped, heavy object?
- Storage-in-transit: charged if and when your goods need to be stored before being moved to the new home.
- Will my items be transferred en-route?
Long distance moves require items to be transferred, at times, to another truck. This extra handling does increase the chances for damage. Transferring items is not an inherently bad practice—but if this is to happen with your belongings, you need to ask about the details and assurances. - What forms of payment are acceptable and on what terms?
A word to the wise: do not pay in cash. For anything, ever. With movers, it’s important to understand the amount due upon delivery versus the deposit amount, and whether any or all of the deposit is refundable. - What if something is broken or stolen—who’s responsible?
This is all wrapped into questions regarding insurance and liability. Discuss basic coverage and damage coverage and get specifications in writing that outline the limitations and coverage and definitions of responsibility. - What type of packing services do you offer?
This is an important question to ask because it will help you plan and prepare for your move as well as set parameters around responsibility. Ask about full and/or partial packing services, packing materials, box sizes, protective wrap, etc.
Ready to hire a moving company in Etobicoke, Ontario? Give ABS Movers & Storage a call!
ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499
