As a consumer, it is wise to get to know about the professionals you are going to hire. This is true if you need repairs done around your home and it should also be important if you are looking for home movers.
In the Houston area, there are literally thousands of moving companies. Not all are home movers, but most moving companies will provide both home and commercial moving. The large national and international movers in the city will typically provide different teams of professionals specializing in either home or commercial moves.
Getting a Quote
Moving companies should provide a free, no obligation quote. There are different options used to generate the information to provide the quote. Some home movers will just give you an estimate based on the square footage, number of people in the home and a few other factors.
Other companies may have a more complete checklist they will go over with you either by phone or online. These tend to be more accurate, but if you miss reporting something, particularly a big item, it can make the quote completely inaccurate.
Another option and one used by many of the top home movers is to complete an in-person survey. This allows a professional move estimator to come to your home and give you an accurate quote for the move.
Questions
Whether on the phone or in person, have a list of questions to ask of the moving service. You may be able to find a lot of questions answered on the website, but there can be particular issues for your move.
Take the time to talk to at least 3 movers in the Houston area and obtain a quote and answers to your questions. This will allow you to make comparisons and find the right one.
