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Collecting for Damages After a Move

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Moves can be tough, even if you bring in movers and packers to help you with the process. Even with careful packing, there’s always a chance that a piece of glassware will be broken or a table will get scratched. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to prevent such incidents — but you can always protect yourself so that problems are limited.

The first step you should take to protect yourself is check with your moving company about its policy on damages,…

Bad Terms and Policies to Watch for in a Move Company

Friday, November 20th, 2009

When you’re finding those who will help you move, a company appraisal is key to make sure you’re getting reliable assistance. Here are some red flags in a moving contract or policy that will tell you a moving or removal company may not be what they seem.

Weight Based Charges or Adjustable Moving Fees

Your base price is one thing you need to watch carefully. Your initial price quote is what you use to evaluate the cost of getting your stuff from…

Guidelines for Choosing the Best Moving Company

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Choosing the best moving company is important if you want to ensure that your things arrive safely and on time. Too many moving services have taken advantage of uninformed movers, with bad moving policies and unreliable transportation. The result is that many have had personal belongings lost or stolen. You can help guard against that, by following these guidelines:

Find Moving Company Reviews

Consumers have had it with unreliable moving companies and/or scam artists, and are taking action by writing negative reviews.…

How to Get Moving Help on a Shoestring Budget

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Do you need moving help, but can’t afford the going rates of professional moving companies? The costs of moving can add up, especially if you’re moving out of state. Here’s how to get the help you need when all you have is a shoestring budget:

Only Pay for Transportation Costs

Transportation costs are the most expensive item in your moving budget. Your goal on a shoestring budget is to trim down your moving estimate to only the bare necessities, such as transportation.…

The Benefits of Choosing a Local Mover

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Those looking to relocate their home have a lot of options: they can use the yellow pages or Internet to find a local mover, or they can choose a larger company with a local franchise or office. As with many other industries, in the moving business, small local shops vie for customers with larger moving truck companies. Here are some of the top benefits of going local and retaining the services of a smaller, home-based company for your residential moving.

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