How To Select Best Palm Desert Moving Company

By Elizabeth Howard


Moving is a critical aspect for those that are changing residences. It is stressful and thus the need to ensure it goes on as smoothly as possible. There are a number of firms that one can choose from and a suitable choice ensures the quality of services is top notch. For residents of Palm Desert moving company selection is critical and some tips will help a great deal.

One of the first things to consider when choosing a service provider is the moving inventory. Reputable firms will take inventory of all the stuff that you have to be able to determine the weight and bulk. They will send estimators who need to check everything thoroughly, including all storage places like drawers, cupboards and garages. A big chunk of moving price is base on weight of stuff to be moved and the space that they occupy.

You will need to ask the potential movers for estimates to know what you will be expected to pay. It is advisable to ask for estimates from three companies or more and compare what they are offering. During that time, you should be wary of extra charges if any. For example, when moving into a tenth floor house, the charges might not be the same as when moving into a first floor for instance. It is important for the mover to disclose additional fees if any.

You should be wary about dealing with contracts that are blank. You should never sign blank contracts. All things should be in writing. The quote of the mover as well as extra charges should be well noted down. The same applies to the dates of delivery and pickup. It is important for clients to go through contracts carefully to ensure every item is listed. Contracts will help a great deal whenever there are disputes.

There are usually three kinds of contracts. The first is a non-binding contract in the contract which means the mover you hire is not supposed to request for payments above 10 percent of their original estimate. In case of an overage, it will need to be paid in 30 days following delivery. Non--binding to exceed estimate in a contract will ensure a client does not pay any overage to original contract. The estimate is the maximum that one should pay.

A binding estimate on a contract is meant to be a guaranteed price for the move as well as all extras and services. If additional services are requested, such as packing for instance, then extra fees will need to be paid within 30 days of delivery. If any problems are experienced during moving, they will need to be reported immediately. You need to verify that all things are in order on the moving day.

Insurance is very important when choosing movers. All companies in this industry are expected to assume liability for value of goods that they transport. The best option are the companies with full value protection. This means that any losses or damages will be catered for by the mover.

There are many movers one can choose from. Online research is a good starting point. Referrals and recommendations also come in handy.




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