Tips For Las Vegas Movers

By Elaine Guthrie


Moving to a new apartment or house can be overwhelming. It does not have to be if you do your homework first. If you live in Las Vegas, Nevada, you will be able to hire las vegas movers easily. The same is true for any location if you do some research. Here are some hints on how to find a company you can trust.

The first thing you want to do is get recommendations from everyone you know including your realtor. Also, check phone directories and the internet. Once you have that list, check them on consumer websites and with the Better Business Bureau and the American Moving and Storage Association. If there have been complaints filed against the company, find out how it was resolved.

By now you should have it narrowed down to at least three names. Have each send an estimator to your home for a free estimate. Be certain you show them everything you will want done. Unhooking washing machines and dryers, are services they can provide. Do not forget to show them the basement, attic, and yard.

This is also the time to ask if they are moving you or if they will be contracting the job out. Find out how long they have been in business, and get their full name and any others they do business under. You also want their address, phone numbers, website and e-mail addresses. Get the Motor Carrier and U. S. Department of Transportation license numbers they operate with. If you are moving out of state, they should also give you a copy of 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move'.

Check over the estimates from all the companies. Do not automatically choose the lowest one, especially if it is much lower. That can mean trouble. Instead, find the ones close in amount and negotiate to get a lower and better rate.

If they are to pack everything they will literally pack everything. That means if you have unwanted items or papers laying around, they will pack it. Be sure you remove any garbage in bins and other items you do not want in your new home. There are also some things you should pack yourself. These are important documents, photographs, cash, jewelry, bank papers, prescription medication.

You should also have an overnight bag packed with toiletries and enough clothes for two days for each member of the family. Be home and on hand when they show up to start packing and loading. Station yourself at the door and mark each box with the room they belong in. This will make unpacking much easier.

The day has arrived, the truck is here and you are ready. By knowing you have checked references, licenses, insurance, and are armed with a marker for writing on the boxes as they leave the house, you feel confident. Use these tips and rest easier.




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