Moving day for your office can be quite stressful , especially when moving to another state. Working with a professional moving company will help get the job done more efficiently. However, it is vital to select a reputable moving company in order to secure your assets. Below is a look at several things you should take into consideration when choosing the right moving company for your office relocation.
Choosing the Right Type of Mover
It is important to realize that not all movers offer the same types of services. Full-service moving companies handle every aspect of the move, from packing your office belongings, to loading the truck, to driving the moving truck. Self-serve moving companies require you to pack up all of your office belongings and pack up the truck, while they drive the moving truck from your current location to your new location. There are also do-it-yourself movers that only rent out the moving trucks and moving supplies, but you and your team must pack the boxes, load the truck, and drive to your new location.
There are also moving companies that only handle intrastate moves, or moves where both the current and new location are in the same state. Interstate moving companies are able to travel between states and can handle longer moves.
Finding a Reputable Company
It is vital that you find the right moving company to avoid being scammed, and to ensure you receive quality services. Below is a list of several tips to help you find a reputable moving company to handle your move.
- Make sure the moving company has proper insurance and are licensed to work in your state. This can easily be done by asking to see their documents prior to hiring.
- Always ask for a detailed, written estimate prior to hiring. You should gather estimates from several different moving services to compare the pricing. Remember that the cheapest bid does not always represent the best bid.
- Ask for referrals and make sure you contact those businesses to ensure they were pleased with the services they received from the moving company.
- Always ask for the complete business name, address and phone number. This will give you the opportunity to make sure they are an actual company. If possible, check out their address to make sure it is legitimate and be leery of any of the moving services that do not answer the phone using their complete business name. This could be a sign of a fraudulent company.
- Go online and check out the mover’s website to make sure their services match what you are looking for in a mover. Also, look over several online review sites and see what former customers are saying about their moving services.
- If you require an interstate moving company for your office move, you can check with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to ensure they are registered to handle across state moves.
At Safe Storage Deposits, we have the right experience and reputation to help you with your moving needs. We offer packing supplies and portable rental storage units. We can even deliver the storage unit to your preferred location. In addition, we maintain well-lit and secure self-storage and document storage solutions that can be used to store any of your extra supplies, furniture or equipment until your move is complete. Our storage facility is equipped with a video surveillance system and door alarms on each individual unit for exceptional protection.
