Factors to Check out to Evade Disreputable Movers
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Moving can be quite appealing, but it can also be challenging. It comes down to entrusting your belongings, from your consumer electronics and home appliances to your clothing and memories, to unknown people. However, by learning a small number of warning indicators about “rogue” moving services, or moving companies who will take your things or money, you may avoid becoming taken for what you’re worth. Notice the red flags for identifying rogue moving services and protect you and your family members for the forthcoming relocation.
Disreputable moving companies provide this low estimate so that they can get your goods on their truck. When they have your belongings, they might either hold them hostage until you pay more or never deliver them at all. Once this happens, it’s too late and you’ll be forced to pay to get your items back, often much more than was estimated. For example, if you are located in Tampa, here are some things to avoid when trying to locate reliable Tampa movers:
* The moving service will not do an in-home estimate
* The moving company wants cash or a sizeable deposit upfront
* The moving company merely has a website but no physical address.
* The moving company doesn’t have a name or branded truck.
* You’re not provided with a copy of “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move”
* The mover will not offer extra insurance(the likelihood is you’re probably not covered)
When it comes down to it, go with your instincts. If you go to the mover’s location and it is rundown or vacant looking, if your move cost sounds too good to be true or if at any time it seems like something is out of sorts, they likely are. Nothing will be more important to your move than using the services of a respected, professional company.