Finding the perfect mover to move your personal belongings and household items requires doing a great deal of research before making a decision. There are many factors to consider when looking for local movers. Nashville is the home to many reputable and reliable companies who can be trusted to move an entire household.
What to Research
When looking for local movers , online reviews should be read and the web site of the Better Business Bureau should be checked to see not only if any complaints have been filed against them but how well they handled those complaints. The Better Business Bureau also provides a rating and an accreditation for movers and many other businesses.
Local movers should be partnered with the Federal Motor Carrier and Safety Administration so that their credentials can be checked and to ensure they have the required guide to let homeowners know of their rights and responsibilities. Professional movers are usually registered with the United States Department of Transportation and have their license number displayed on their trucks. They should also have a Motor Carrier number from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Having all these credentials is a good start to finding a mover you can trust.
Narrowing the Search
Often one of the best ways to find local movers is by word-of-mouth recommendations in addition to any research done on the Internet or getting any recommendations from friends.
Once this has been done, three movers should be selected to provide a moving quote. A quote should not be given over the phone and the mover should send a representative to the home to get a scope of what needs to be moved and to answer any questions. This service should be provided free of charge.
Once the quotes have been delivered, they should be reviewed, taking into consideration all the previous research that has been done and looking further into the services that the mover provides, such as crating and specialty packing of artwork, computers and electronic equipment; valuation coverage; and full or partial packing and unpacking. It is important that the price that will be paid for the move will ensure that all one’s household items and belongings are delivered safely, securely and easily.
