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Important Factors To Consider When Hiring a Moving Company

Ross Sapir
Ross Sapir
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The challenge of trying to find a quality moving company can be daunting. You’ve got plenty of options out there for when you’re looking for an NYC moving company that can handle your items and ensure the move stays secure without risking harm to your items.

But with there being so many choices, it might be easy for you to lose track of who you should hire. You can use a few points to help you determine who you should hire for your NYC moving and storage needs.

    1.Be sure a company has its license.

A moving company should have a license with the state to operate. The license ensures that the company is insured and will cover any possible damages or losses in the moving process. This agreement is necessary for when you’re trying to move expensive equipment or anything that might be sensitive or fragile.

    2. Look at the DOT registration a moving company holds.

Since a mover will transport your goods to another place, it will require a moving truck. A moving company should have a U.S. Department of Transportation number. The DOT number is for businesses that operate trucks with a combined weight of at least 10,000 pounds. The registration confirms the company’s ability to move items, plus it shows that the company has its own trucks and does not rent out its trucks from other parties.

    3. A company should also have worker’s compensation insurance.

In addition to liability insurance, a moving company should also offer worker’s comp. The system ensures the company is covered if a worker is injured while moving your contents. A company that doesn’t have workers’ comp will make you liable for any injuries.

   4. Ask about the processes these companies offer.

A company should provide information on what services it offers. These include details on how they will move their items, how they will charge you, and what payment terms apply for the work.

    5. Request a quote for work.

A mover should provide a free quote to help you see what it will cost to hire them for your moving needs. You can also ask for a quote for any storage needs you may hold when moving.

The quote should include all the charges associated with the move while disclosing any fees a team may produce. The mover should also explain what these fees are and why they are necessary for your moving effort.

   6. Look at how a company will communicate with you.

A moving company should communicate with you on occasion to see how they are managing your content. Look at how the team will reach you and how you can request certain services. Proper communication is necessary for ensuring any fragile items on your property will stay safe.

    7. Review all insurance terms.

A licensed mover in the NYC area should have proper liability insurance coverage for your move. But the mover should also provide details on how the insurance works and about anything that it may not cover.

The liability coverage should include an inland marine policy. This point states that a business needs at least $750,000 in liability insurance for whatever cargo it transports. The mover should also have a surety bond that confirms responsibility for debt obligations if a customer defaults. Ask about these points to confirm the mover is responsible enough to handle whatever you are using or hiring.

Make sure when finding a talented moving company that you know what you’ll find. A quality company will ensure you receive the support you deserve.

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