Common Questions to Ask from Moving Companies

If you are about to shift to a new place then you might be thinking about hiring a professional, who can manage all your tasks related to packing, loading, transporting, and shifting. But, there are some things that you should keep in mind while hiring movers and packers Hyderabad. Some of the most commonly asked questions of every individual are as follows:

Question 1:  How can I choose the appropriate mover?

Start from creating a list of the moving companies that you have found reliable. Research about them and ask them to provide the quote. Do not accept quotation over call or via email. Always ask for an on-site review and estimate. Also, do not keep any middleman as that will cost you a lot. Directly deal with the movers. Read the reviews of the company on social media and other reliable online platforms. Ask for their license and registration number. Make sure that you are comfortable with how each mover charges.

Question 2: Do I need an in-house moving estimate?

In general, a lot of moving companies offer an estimate over call but it is not a viable method as without checking the belongings to be shifted, a perfect estimate can’t be provided. So, it is better to insist them for an on-site visit and estimate. If your house is big in size and have a lot of large or bulky items, then you have to ask for an on-site visit.

Question 3: How can I check the authenticity of the movers?

To check the authenticity of the movers, you should check their work experience, license number, insurance, and registration. Also, check the online reviews of the movers so that you can check the genuineness of their work. Make sure to ask about liability coverage. A lot of movers give a type of risk coverage against your belongings but you need to check how much will you get, full coverage or half.

Question 4: Will they pack for me?

If you are unable to carry out the task of packing on your own then it would be better that you hire a professional for the same. You can ask them if they will pack your belongings or not. Also, make sure to ask whether they are using their own packing materials and also everything will be included in the quotation or they charge for it separately.

Question 5: Do they offer tracking or not?

This is a very important question to ask as you should know where your belongings are at the moment. Keeping a track of the consignment is extremely required when you are moving for a long-distance. Ensure that your mover offer definite delivery windows and shipment tracking on the move.

Question 6: What would be the claim procedure in case of loss or damage?

In case any of your item gets lost or damaged during the transit then make sure that you will get a compensation amount against the same. Check you get some risk assurance against your loss. Or else, contact a third party that can give you the proper insurance against your belongings.

Question 7: Are there any hidden charge that I have to pay?

A very relevant and important question to ask from your movers is that are they charging anything extra for their services. At times, movers charge their clients with many additional things like for delivering the items on a high floor, using stairs, non-availability of parking, stuck in jam, fuel cost, packing materials, shifting some special item, and a lot more.

Question 8: What if I want to cancel my move?

If you want to cancel your move then you have to check the cancellation policies of the moving company. Some of them offer a specific time period of cancellation. If you cancel within that period then you won’t be charged anything but if you cross that time limit then they can charge you a good amount as cancellation charges.

Question 9: Ask them if they can provide some references?

A good and reliable moving company will always remain ready to provide reviews and testimonials of their previous customers. They can give them their references so that you can check whether the company is legitimate or not. Previous customer reviews offer you an insight to the claim procedure, reputation, handling of belongings, additional fees, etc., which the company is providing. 

Question 10: How much packing has to be done before the arrival of the movers?

If your movers are not hired for the packing purpose, then you have to pack the entire home on your own and be ready with everything packed before they arrive as they will just load the boxes inside the vehicle. And, if you have hired them for packing as well then it would be better that you at least purge your belongings and set aside only those stuff that you need to move along. When the movers arrive, make sure to get them pack as per your requirement.

To Wrap Up!

Make sure to remain curious about all of the above questions while hiring packers and movers in Hyderabad.