Before Talking with a Dallas Mover Decide Ahead of Time Which Goods Will Likely Be Shipped
Before talking with a Dallas movers, decide in advance which goods are going to be shipped. Consider whether you would like the mover to pack and what other types of services you may want. An estimator may come to your residence and prepare a proposal or make an estimate by talking to you on the phone. Moves that happen to be under 50 miles away can be priced on an hourly basis. Longer distance moves, estimates are based on weight.
Call or email the Dallas TX movers you may be considering to do the job and ask for an estimate. Get involved in the estimating process and make an effort meet with the relocation consultant to survey your personal property and prepare a written appraisal. Ask each prospective mover just how long his or her estimate is valid for and question whether the estimate is binding or non binding. Never accept an estimate on the telephone and never consider using a company that provides you this service.
Make the mover aware of any issues that he may encounter at the delivery like parking problems, road access, street accessibility, delivery time restrictions or if there are any stairs or elevators involved. The expense of your move can increase for such occurrences. Make an effort to reserve a parking space for the moving van if the new house is on a congested street. In the event the moving crew must carry your load over 75 feet from the moving van to your door you could be charged for excessive distance. The driver will offload your property into a smaller vehicle and the charge for that could be quite high. Advise the relocation consultant if you happen to anticipate this situation arising. Additionally, advise the consultant in case you are moving to a high-rise building where an elevator reservation is required. This will likely cause problems for the delivery schedule if the mover does not find out about this ahead of time and extra charges will probably apply.
Check for the DOT license number. All Dallas moving companies are required to be licensed however interstate movers have to meet two additional criteria.
1. Publish their tariffs or price list making it accessible to anybody who request a copy
2. Engage in a dispute settlement program and to offer neutral arbitration in the event a dispute arises. A dispute may arise in case loss or damage occurs a shipment while in the hands of the mover.
Finally, ask the right questions such as:
1. Does your company subcontract its moving services?
2. Which subcontractors could be used to move my home?
3. Will the contents of my home be on one truck the entire time? (Moving goods between trucks increases the potential for damage)
4. What services are not listed on this bid, and what do you charge for them?
5. What training do your movers and/or packers receive especially for packing and moving fragile items?
