MOVING COMPANIES,YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

Hiring the cheapest  moving company in town  is not the best way to go 9 times out of 10 it a reason that moving company prices are so low.

1. Real bad service
2. Never on time 
3. Not license
4. No insurance
5. No reviews

Tell you one price on the phone,  moving day price 3 times higher than quoted
if you want good service pay for it,low ball moving companies is always a bad choice  cheaper is never,never better you will lose ever time.
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YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

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Be prepared for move

Be prepared for move

1.Break down all beds(head board-feet board.

2. remove all glass from tables,end tables,night stands

3.keep doorways,steps, clear remove bags,boxes

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How to spot a bad moving company

Moving is already traumatic and expensive enough; the last thing you want to worry about is getting ripped off by your mover. Yet each year, the Better Business Bureau receives thousands of complaints against moving companies, mostly alleging lost or damaged property, not showing up on time, overcharging — or, in extreme cases, stealing or holding customers’ possessions hostage while demanding more money than originally agreed upon.
Before you spend hundreds or thousands of dollars and entrust your valuables with strangers, here are a few tips for ensuring a positive moving experience, as well as scams to avoid:
• Screen potential movers. All companies that do interstate moves must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (www.protectyourmove.gov.). You can use its search engine to screen for complaints, safety information and company contact information by company name or by the state where its primary business office is located.
Moving companies that don’t cross state lines aren’t governed by federal regulations, but rather, by individual state laws. Go to the State/Local Resources tab at FMCSA’s site for links to each state’s regulatory resources. Also make sure the company has at least a satisfactory rating from the Better Business Bureau.
• Get written estimates. No reputable mover would ever give a firm estimate by phone or Internet, sight-unseen. Always insist on in-home inspections of your household goods and detailed, written estimates from at least three to five moving companies so you can get a sense of true market rates.
Movers need to know how much stuff you have, whether particularly heavy, valuable or awkward pieces need to be moved, if stairs are involved, and many other details that will affect their costs. Beware if an estimate is significantly less: This is a common ruse by unscrupulous companies to bind you to their service, then later hit you up for hidden fees — perhaps even refusing to unload your furnishings until you pay up.
By law, movers must assume liability for the value of property they transport. Ask for proof your mover has insurance and make sure you understand what’s covered. Base-line coverage they should provide is called “released-value protection.” It’s free, but if something is lost or broken, they only have to pay you 60 cents per pound. For an additional fee you can purchase “full-value protection,” where the mover must repair, replace or provide cash settlement for damaged items. Also consider third-party moving insurance.
A few additional tips:
• Ask if the moving company will handle the entire move itself or hire subcontractors. Apply the same due diligence to any subcontractors.
• Ask to see the company’s “tariff,” which outlines the maximum costs and how they’re calculated, as well as a list of all items for which you could face additional charges.
• Be suspicious if the mover asks for a large cash deposit or full payment in advance. Also, don’t make the final payment until you’re sure everything was delivered undamaged.
• Be wary if the company’s website has no local address or license and insurance information, they refuse to put everything in writing, or they use an unmarked truck rather than a company-owned vehicle.
Interstate movers are required by law to give you a copy of the FMCSA’s booklet “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.” Even if your move is only local, be sure to read it for valuable tips.

Posted: By Jason Alderman
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Hidden Fees

Never wait until moving day to sign the contract.

Before accepting a price quote, from a moving company always,always get a guarantee of no hidden fees and make sure costs are clearly listed, including cost of packing fees, packing materials, stair charges, long carry charges, fuel surcharges.

Rouge Moving companies will attempt to make changes to the original contract on the day of the move. Be wary of any last minute changes to your paperwork. All changes should be included on the original contract:


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Cheap way to move out of a 1-bed room apartment

Moving On A Budget?

If money is tight and your moving from a small apartment or condo one bedroom or less, moving yourself may be a good option.
 you can Rent a truck from Budget or U Haul $39 for four hours or less depending on the company you call.

first call a moving company tell them you just need labor, 2or 3 guys to help you load a truck they will ask you the size of the truck ,16ft or 24ft truck based on the size of the truck and how many movers you will need  they will give a  flat or hourly rate.
be sure to let the moving company know that, "you only need labor", not the truck and get the job done for under $200 rental truck included, it's just a matter pick up the phone calling different moving companies depending on what day it is, the best day's are a  Monday or Tuesday slow days for mos moving companies.
 save your money and your back.

Hiring A Moving Company and Knowing Your Rights.

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Estimates are not guarantees of the total charges.
An estimate is an approximation of the total final charges based upon a specific set of services ordered and items to be moved. A customer should be advised that if additional services are ordered, required to be performed, or additional items (weight or cubic feet) are shipped then the price may increase

 1. Carefully read and understand all documents before signing. Estimates must be completed, approved by you, and signed before the moving company begins any work.
2. Have all property professionally packed.
3. Be present at the pickup, supervise the movers' work and stay until all packing and loading is finished.
4. Accompany the movers as they inventory your household goods, and resolve any questions regarding the condition of materials being moved.        
5. Make sure to receive and keep copies of all the shipping documents until the goods are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
6. Before the movers leave take one final look throughout the house to make certain nothing has been left behind

 1. Be prepared and available to supervise unloading and unpacking of your goods.         
2. According to federal law, pay the mover in the form of payment agreed upon as written on your contract before your goods are unloaded.
3. Direct the movers on where to unload and place the items in your home.
4. Inspect all property for damage or missing items and document damages in writing.
5. Note on the inventory logs all boxes or other items that are damaged or missing.