Hiring movers should not be a task handled lightly. Take it from me. I have moved around so much people are starting to refer to me as a nomad. Most of the time I have hired movers to do all the work for me. When I first moved out of my parent's house I did it myself. After all, I had about two boxes and the clothes on my back. Nowadays, I have a family and a house full of furniture to go with that. Movers are almost essential. Sure, I could call upon all of my friends, but then they never let you forget that time that they helped you move your piano up three flights of stairs with no elevator in the rain. With movers they arrive, the move you, you pay them, and never hear from them again. It is over.
When you are deciding on which movers to use treat it like an interview. The first thing I do is go to the Internet. I do a search for Denver movers within my zip code. I will check out their site, but really that does not tell you a whole lot. You want to make sure that you feel good about who is going to handle moving all of your breakables and furniture. Always be sure they have the proper auto insurance.
With your list of Denver moving company names and numbers together, take a moment to write down some questions. Be prepared when calling them. This may sound like a waste of time, but it is not. If you call a company and just ask questions off the top of your head you will forget something. That something could be very important like, "Do you move spas?"
You want them to be able to move at your convenience, not theirs. The first question you should get out of the way is finding out that they are available during the time frame that you need. Next, find out what their cost will be. Usually they charge by the hour and have a minimum requirement. Make sure you know what that is.
Find out if they provide anything with the truck such as wardrobe boxes, a dolly, or plastic wrap. Sometimes this is included and sometimes they charge. You also want to make sure to find out if there is anything you need to do before they arrive to make it easier. You do not want them to show up and start the clock then find out that they needed you to remove all your drawers.
Once you have reserved your movers there are some other things that I suggest you do. Do as much as you can before they arrive. When they arrive, start your clock and keep track of the time, as well. In all the times that I have hired movers only one time did someone try to overcharge me, but I kept track as well. When they are moving your stuff keep an eye on them. You do not want to stand there in the way, but just make sure they are not being idle or talking on their cell phone. Make sure that they are moving your stuff.
When they are finished check your stuff for any breaks or problems. I believe that once they are gone you may find it difficult to prove anything was their fault. Address any issues with your stuff right then while they are still there. Read the receipt before you sign. Make sure that they have charged you accordingly. They should include the time that they worked and any supplies they used. If you did not see them use something they are trying to charge you for ask them about it. They should be able to tell you exactly what they used it for.
It does cost more monetarily to hire Denver movers, but when you consider all the other factors associated with moving yourself you will see it is well worth it. You can find movers with a decent rate. Now you need to unpack and that is the best part. Your back is not sore and no one has been complaining all day about how heavy things are.
When you are deciding on which movers to use treat it like an interview. The first thing I do is go to the Internet. I do a search for Denver movers within my zip code. I will check out their site, but really that does not tell you a whole lot. You want to make sure that you feel good about who is going to handle moving all of your breakables and furniture. Always be sure they have the proper auto insurance.
With your list of Denver moving company names and numbers together, take a moment to write down some questions. Be prepared when calling them. This may sound like a waste of time, but it is not. If you call a company and just ask questions off the top of your head you will forget something. That something could be very important like, "Do you move spas?"
You want them to be able to move at your convenience, not theirs. The first question you should get out of the way is finding out that they are available during the time frame that you need. Next, find out what their cost will be. Usually they charge by the hour and have a minimum requirement. Make sure you know what that is.
Find out if they provide anything with the truck such as wardrobe boxes, a dolly, or plastic wrap. Sometimes this is included and sometimes they charge. You also want to make sure to find out if there is anything you need to do before they arrive to make it easier. You do not want them to show up and start the clock then find out that they needed you to remove all your drawers.
Once you have reserved your movers there are some other things that I suggest you do. Do as much as you can before they arrive. When they arrive, start your clock and keep track of the time, as well. In all the times that I have hired movers only one time did someone try to overcharge me, but I kept track as well. When they are moving your stuff keep an eye on them. You do not want to stand there in the way, but just make sure they are not being idle or talking on their cell phone. Make sure that they are moving your stuff.
When they are finished check your stuff for any breaks or problems. I believe that once they are gone you may find it difficult to prove anything was their fault. Address any issues with your stuff right then while they are still there. Read the receipt before you sign. Make sure that they have charged you accordingly. They should include the time that they worked and any supplies they used. If you did not see them use something they are trying to charge you for ask them about it. They should be able to tell you exactly what they used it for.
It does cost more monetarily to hire Denver movers, but when you consider all the other factors associated with moving yourself you will see it is well worth it. You can find movers with a decent rate. Now you need to unpack and that is the best part. Your back is not sore and no one has been complaining all day about how heavy things are.
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