Sacramento Movers
LNL Cross Country Movers in Sacramento is one of the reliable moving company in the area. We fully operate in Sacramento as well as in the neighbouring towns. We recommend to take into account some advice from our article before looking for movers.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Movers
Choosing a movers and packers company can be a challenging task but doing research can help you save from a lot of unnecessary issues. In the U.S, The Better Business Bureau received over 7,700 complaints regarding movers in 2012. As stated by The Better Business Bureau, most of the complaints were registered for alleged damaged or lost property, as well as for not honoring estimates, arriving late, and charging for unworked hours.
The task of moving from one town like Sacramento to another cities like Dallas or New York in itself is tiring enough, and extra research can prevent any additional complications such as any surprise charges in the bill or having your stuff arrive broken.
Check the background of the company.
Websites such as yelp can prove to be a helpful resource, but it can be tough to filter legitimate reviews with fake ones. You can get more information and details online from Moving Scam, the Better Business Bureau, the American Moving and Storage Association’s website, and consumer advocacy sites specific to such services. Common sense also goes a long way, be cautious against companies with no phone number or address or those who ask for a considerable deposit in advance.
Verify whether the agency is insured and licensed or not.
Legitimate moving agencies and companies like LNL Movers in Sacramento have insurance that protects both their customer and them; they are also licensed with the state. You can go to the Better Business Bureau website to check if the company is registered with them. You can also check with consumer advocacy sites such as Moving Scam to find out whether the service is blacklisted on their site.
Get estimates from multiple companies.
Rates of a company can vary significantly depending on their size, the number of jobs they have at hand, and the company’s location. Get estimates from a handful of companies to get the best possible deal, but also make sure that the estimates you’re getting are in written form, either via email or in writing, as there is no guarantee of a verbal estimate. Suppose a company you wish to hire is giving an expensive estimate. In that case, you can also try negotiating by presenting them with a lower-priced bid from other companies to get a more favorable price and beware of companies that offer incredibly cheap bids.
Go over hourly and flat rate.
Determining which pricing model works best can potentially save you some money. Our Sacramento moving company can set a per hour rate, or the company can charge on the basis of the amount that is being moved, what size of the truck is required, and the number of men needed, regardless of the time it takes to complete the job. Hourly rates are best for moving somewhere locally or a location that can be reached within hours. In contrast, flat rates are best if you’re traveling to an area where traffic can be a problem or when the movers would have to travel farther.
Move on midweek or mid-month.
Moving agencies are the busiest at weekends, the beginning of the end of a month, as that is when leases are generally renewed. If possible, moving in the middle of a month or a week can potentially save you some money and provide you with more options. In addition, many buildings don’t allow moving on Sundays.
Count the furniture and boxes correctly.
The price estimate offered to you by a mover is based on furniture pieces, and the box count that you inform them is accurate. If there is more than the informed amount, it will cost you additional fees and time as the size of the truck or the number of men would not be correct. You may also end up delaying the company for their upcoming jobs. Try to get one box packed to gauge the number of boxes you would have to get an estimated number if you’re filling the form before packing has been completed.
h3. Measure Hallways/doorways, stairways.
Always ensure that your favorite couch or dresser fits through the hallways and can be carried into the elevators or onto the stairs at your moving location, as movers will not be responsible if items don’t fit safely.
Be smart when it comes to packing supplies.
When it comes to buying supplies, you can either have your moving company supply it for you as this can save you some time, but will incur additional charges, or you can purchase them on your own. You can go to your local restaurant, liquor stores, bodega, and ask if there are any leftover boxes. Purchasing packing tape in bulk is also cost-effective as you might end up needing more than you might have initially thought.
Check out the parking.
Movers may not be exempt from the tricky parking rules in your state, so always make sure that there are spots for them to stand idle by at both the locations. If you are looking to make things easier even further, you can hold onto open spots that you can just as the truck is about to arrive. You can also ask someone to stand by the truck while the stuff is being moved out or in, to prevent getting a ticket if the truck has to double park.
Clear the move with both the buildings.
As stated before, many management companies and buildings have rules regarding when a tenant can move in and out. This makes sure that too many people are not moving at the same time which can jam up the streets, stairs, and hallways.
Don’t forget the Bill of Lading.
A bill of lading is issued once the truck is packed or at the beginning of the move, it is a legal agreement between the mover company and the customer. It lists locations, the number of goods that are being moved out, total cost, start and end times, and the method of payment decided by the customer. It also serves as your receipt.
Conclusion
Before choosing a moving company, make sure that you have checked their background and reviews to ensure that you get quality service, not hidden additional charges. Ensure that the moving company is both licensed and insured before you hire them, as long as you do your due diligence, you can trust you’ve picked the best company in town.