HIRING A PROFESSIONAL HOME MOVER

Price vs. Cost

Choosing a home moving company may seem like an overwhelming task. Where do you start? What qualities should you look for? The following checklist can help:

Give yourself plenty of time to select a moving company.

• Ask others for recommendations:
• Were the movers on time?
  
  

• Were they professional?
• Did they have enough people and the right equipment for the job?
• Did they damage anything?
• Contact local consumer protection groups for performance records and other relevant information.
• If your employer is transferring you, ask your relocation agent for recommendations.

Determine your moving requirements.

• Size: The weight of your move. The more weight, the more cost.

• Distance: The number of miles you're traveling and the states of your old home and your destination. Some carriers only serve certain states.
• Time: The time of year you decide to move. Moving during peak times, such as the summer or holidays, means that you'll pay more for your move.
• Look for Hidden Costs

  The charges on local moves are usually based on labor time while long distance moves are charged based on weight and distance, and regulated by the federal government. However, do your research and ask your moving company if there are extra charges for: Extra heavy items such as piano, safe or riding lawn mowers, disassembly or reassembly of furniture or other devices, a long walk from the truck to the house or stairs.

• Moving Services Contract
• Always get a written contract that includes all the items to be moved, all costs and charges, delivery time, delivery address, phone numbers, insurance coverage and a total cost figure.

• Read the contract and the fine print before you sign.
• A free on-site estimate is recommended before engaging with a moving company.
• Get several online or phone estimates and 2-3 on-site estimates before choosing your mover.
• Be sure to include all the items to be moved for an accurate assessment and price quotes.

• How much do you want to spend on your move?
• How much work do you want to do yourself?

Self-Service vs. Full Service Movers

• The moving company transports your belongings from old house to new, but..

• .. you have to pack and unpack everything at both ends of the move.

• Full-Service Move
• In addition to transporting everyting, the moving company also packs and unpacks all your household goods.

• Most people who hire professional movers choose full-service.
• Although you could do a self-service move to save money, long-distance moves with lots of heavy, valuable items are best left to the professionals.
• In addition, cargo insurance for do-it-yourself moves is limited to $25,000 and covers only damage caused by such disasters as crashes or fire.

• Regardless of the "Type" of mover you choose:
• Obtain a written cost estimate.

• Most companies give free estimates, so be sure to ask ahead of time. If the estimate is not binding, however, the final cost may differ.

• Don't deal with any company that is not licensed.

  A licensed company should also be able to demonstrate that it carries worker's compensation insurance to protect the company and its customers. When you contact the licensing authority, ask if the company has been in good standing for several years. You don't want a company that lost its license and is now operating under an new name. Here, you need to know the names of the owner(s) to track their license history.

• Visit the local moving company office and talk to the owner.

  If you can only take the time to talk to an owner by phone, ask about the firm's experience and client list. If the list includes corporate clients for executive relocation services, call the client contact to verity references.

• Call your local Better Business Bureau to determine if the company has any outstanding complaints.

  Consumers who have disputes with moving companies usually file complaints with local business bureaus or associations.

• Never, never, invite anyone into your home for a cost estimate until you have performed a background check.

  Don't be tempted by persuasive telemarketers with empty promises.Take the time to protect yourself, your belongings and most importantly, your family.

Other factors that might affect the cost of the move:

• If you want to save money, it's best to pack as much as you can on your own, leaving only the hardest tasks for the movers.

• Appliances

  Many movers will disconnect major appliances (for example, washing machine, ice maker) at your old home and reconnect them at your new home. However, movers typically charge for this service.

• Staircases

  Expect additional costs based on the number of staircases that your mover needs to use to move your belongings to the truck (and into your new home, of course).

• Pianos

  Pianos are big, unwieldy objects that are difficult to move. Movers typically charge extra for each piano they move.

• It may pay NOT to move some things.

  Consider the value of a donation to Goodwill or the Salvation Army against the cost of moving something near the end of it's life expectancy.

Moving Day

• Accompany the moving crew foreman as he fills out the inventory sheet and supervise the loading process into the moving van.
• Before your sign the inventory list take a second walk throughout the house to make sure all items are accounted for.
• Supervise the delivery process as well, even if it is to a temporary storage facility.

Moving Company Orange County .com - is fully licensed and insured and provides free estimates, 24 hour residential and commercial service, wrapping and packing, and of course, quality equipment. At Moving Company Orange County .com customer care and satisfaction is our primary goal. We make it our top priority to deliver efficient worry free moving at a very affordable price. Each move is planned and coordinated according to each individual's needs. We received the 2005 Silver Quality Agent Award for customer service from Paul Arpin Van Lines. We are a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the California Moving Assocation, and Paul Arpin Van Lines.

Moving Company Orange County.com - has clean, fully-equipped moving vans, trained, and courteous personnel, and a reputation for quality in our industry. We are a moving and storage company that can be trusted to handle your move quickly, efficiently, safely, and of course economically. Moving Company Orange County .com is licensed, bonded, and insured, for your peace of mind. Our insurance coverage spans from the starting point of your move to the final destination. A client representative will help you decide on the amount of protection you will need and explain the price structure for each plan. Our trucks have lifts and all our employees wear uniforms.

ESTIMATING YOUR MOVING COSTS - Ask for our Cash Discount Rates!
Whether you are moving across town or across the country, Moving Company Orange County .com wants to help you make your move as rewarding and stress-free as possible. Of course, no two moves are exactly the same, therefore, you can call us or fill out our free estimate calculator form in order for us to make a thorough assessment of your individual moving needs, and give you a comprehensive and accurate cost estimate. You can Call us at (949)252-0021

*** FREE USE OF WARDROBE BOXES WITH LOCAL MOVE!

WRAPPING AND PACKING
Moving Company Orange County .com - wraps all of your items securely in clean protective pads to prevent scratches and other incidental damage before they are moved. Special attention is dedicated in moving some of your extra fragile and delicate items, upon your request. Quality Equipment is meticulously maintained and operated by highly skilled professionals. Our modern, fully equipped trucks are specifically designed to help reduce the chance of goods being damaged in transit. We have a large fleet of clean, fully-equipped moving vans, trained, and courteous personnel, and a reputation for quality in our industry.

MOVING LOCALLY IN ORANGE COUNTY, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERADINO OR LOS ANGELES
A local move can be an exciting, yet sometimes unsettling experience. However, with Moving Company Orange County .com by your side, there is nothing to it! We would like to help you understand the way local moving charges are determined. We want to help you get an accurate estimate so there are no surprises on your move day. If you have any questions before, during, or after the estimate, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

MOVING LONG DISTANCES OR INTERSTATE
You've probably already realized that there's so much to do and so little time to do it. However, Moving Company Orange County .com wants to help you plan your move properly to make your relocation as exciting, rewarding, and stress-free as possible. Whether you are moving across the state or across the country, Moving Company Orange County .com- is here to help you through your moving process. For any questions you may have regarding the preparation of your long distance move, please call us at any time. Our goal is to always provide you with personalized service on your important moving day!

MOVING INTERNATIONALLY
We really shine when it comes to international moving. Our expertise and know how are unsurpassed. Whether your destination is Europe, South America, Asia, or anywhere else, you can count on us for safe transportation and great customer service. When we come to your home to give you an estimate on an international move, we give you the bottom line cost, door to door including all packing and material. Our expert movers and packers have been professionally trained to prepare your things for their journey.

WE HAVE SMALL AND LARGE STORAGE SOLUTIONS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS
Because everyone has different storage needs, we have a customized storage system which is meant to accommodate any storage load, no matter how large or small. We are actually able to serve your needs equally, whether you need a place to store a few extra items or a whole house full of furniture awaiting your new home. We want your storage venture with us to be worry and stress free. We also have storage containers available.

BUSINESS MOVING - COMMERCIAL MOVING
Moving Company Orange County .com - are move specialist that not only gives you a competitive bid for your business's commercial move, but they also try and help you and your facilities department head plan the move itself. Prior to day of your businesses move, we would be in direct contact with your company's moving coordinator. Whether they be a facilities manager, office manager, relocation manager or whomever you assign to be your company's liaison, they would be contacted by the Moving Company Orange County .com Commercial Move Project Manager assigned to your move. The Commercial Move Project Manager would be happy to try and answer any concerns or questions you might have about your company's upcoming move. We also offer business storage solutions if for some reason there will be a delay period between moving out and moving in.

How much packing do you want your employees to do themselves? The Commercial Move Project Manager is available to meet with our customers employees to teach them how to pack anything you want the employees to pack themselves. Some businesses prefer Moving Company Orange County .com office movers to pack the entire business, thereby freeing up shier employees from this type of task. Other companies prefer to have their own employees pack only their own desks or work stations and still other businesses, have their employees do all the packing including packing their warehouses, libraries, file rooms, etc. If you decide to have your employees do the packing for some or all of your move, prior to the move, we can deliver the packing materials you'll require. Part of the Commercial Move Project Manager's job is to provide you with the tools to decide which is the best route for your business and best for your budget.

MOVING AN EMPLOYEE
Does your company need to have your employee settled into their new home so they are ready to get to work in their new location and that your company needs to control costs. We can help with employee relocation.

Moving Company Orange County.com -
11633 Martens River Circle, Fountain Valley CA 92708
Toll Free: (949) 252-0021 Phone: (714) 540-1100 Email: Begin@ MovingCompanyOrangeCounty.com

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