(Beware of Scam Movers!)
Moving can be quite a stressful thing to do, but it can be even more stressful if the move isn't done properly. We've all heard horror stories about things getting broken, damaged, or lost in transit and the moving company has no idea how it happened. Depending on the severity of the damage and the value of the items, it could cost a small fortune to get your valuables replaced. This is why choosing a mover is a very important part of the moving process. If chosen poorly, the end result is missing or broken items, topped off with a healthy dose of anger and frustration.
The first thing you need to do is make a list of all the specific details regarding your move so you can give that list to the movers you select. Be sure to include the distance and how many large and/or fragile items will need to be moved. Detailing this will give the movers an idea of how many large items need to be accounted for during the move, as well as giving them a rough estimate on how long the entire move will be.
If you have any special items such as vases or pianos, it might be helpful to separate them from the rest of the items beforehand and transport them yourself. Delicate vases might be better off in your hands than in the hands of total strangers. Large items such as pianos should be handled by specialty movers; in other words, it's in your best interest to hire a piano mover to move your piano. Leaving the movers to move everything without any special instructions on how to handle certain items is a recipe for certain disaster—and many disasters have occurred because of a lack of communication. After all, if you don't care how your stuff is handled, how are the movers supposed to care?
Do your homework. This cannot be stressed enough. When applying for a job, an employer will often ask for a list of references and do a bit of checking up to get a feel for how good of a job you do; in short, your reputation precedes itself. As the employer of a moving company, it's your job to ask the questions normally asked in a job interview. What tools will the movers be using? What boxes and/or packaging will the movers be using? Get answers for these questions. Find out how many years they've been in business, and if necessary, ask for references. It's only fair.
Finally, do comparison shopping. Don't just go with the first moving company you find in the yellow pages; in fact, take the time to explore your options and compare several different moving companies against each other to find out which one offers the better deal. Customer reviews and referrals are your friends. Remember that while customer reviews are useful tools, they're not the complete picture. You still have to do some work yourself to make sure the moving company you hire treats your belongings with respect and care.
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