Working out the details of a local move comes with its own unique anxiety level, but employing a professional moving company to transport your things from point A to point B can save you a lot of time and agony. By all means, when trying to find a local moving company, you want to be sure you get the best value for your money. As you interview and get quotes from promising moving companies in Killeen, here are five critical questions to ask that will aid you to make your decision.
1. Is Your Quote Binding?
Ideally, you'll want to find a company that provides an in-home consultation to give you the most accurate estimate possible. Hiring a company that provides a binding or "not-to-exceed" price could also give you peace of mind in your decision.
2. Will My Things Stay in the Same Truck in Killeen?
Some companies may transfer your things onto another truck during the hauling process, which should be sidestepped if at all possible. Transloading your possessions means handling them more than once, which definitely increases the risk of damage or loss. Unless storage is needed, finding a local mover that will keep your things on the same truck for a local move from origin to destination will reduce that risk.
3. How Much Valuation Coverage is Included?
Most movers cover some basic form of liability valuation included in their estimate, which should cover an amount based on the weight of the item that is damaged (for example, $0.60 per pound). But, this coverage may be lacking for things that are not heavy, but cost a lot to replace. Full coverage options will be available and can be bought from the mover for added peace of mind and assurance.
4. What Services or Materials May Cost Extra?
Make sure to question exactly what is covered in your quote, along with some other services or materials that will result in additional charges. For example, if you would like your antique furniture to be pad wrapped or if you would like protective padding put over your carpet while moving heavy items, you may face additional material and labor charges from some companies, so it's a good idea to ask about these costs upfront so there are not any surprises down the road.
5. Is There Anything You Won't Move?
Most all moving companies will provide you a comprehensive list of things that their movers will not move for liability or other reasons. Some examples of items you may need to transport yourself (or make other arrangements for) include:
At A-1 Freeman Moving Group, we pride ourselves on the accurate moving estimates we're able to supply to our customers, all of which include a free in-home consultation. And unlike many other movers, we are also able to provide expert tear-down, moving and assembly of items such as play sets, grandfather clocks, appliances, pianos and much more.
With more than forty years of service to Killeen and the surrounding communities, A-1 Freeman Moving is dedicated to making your next local move as stress-free as possible. All of our moving crews are background checked and drug tested, and they have an average of 10 years of experience in packing, furniture protection, safety and loading.
To find out more about how we can help you or to get started with an estimate for a local move, get in touch with us today. We can’t wait to hear from you!
