Hello World! Welcome Friends! As it approaches the coldest time of the year, cities and rural areas start to rain, temperatures plummet, and lush fields and supportive roads turn to ice and snow. When it comes to family life, if you’re planning to move to a new house, you might be reconsidering and waiting until the sun comes out once again.
However, a bit of cold weather shouldn’t be enough to put you off, especially if you’ve got the right team of movers behind you to help you every step of the way. Today, we’re going to explore the five things you need to know when it comes to choosing the right long distance movers in Brooklyn NY to help you move to your new house.
1. Check Licenses
No matter how you find a moving company using the tips below, always remember to make sure they’re licensed and qualified to do their job, rather than just a man with a van who could even be out to steal your possessions.
In the US, this means looking out for a U.S. DOT number which means the mover is licensed to operate across State borders. This DOT number is so important in case you want to make a claim against the company you’re using at a later date.
2. Get a Referral
Searching for the perfect moving company can be stressful work, especially since you’re giving them a huge amount of responsibility over your belongings, some of which can be extremely valuable both physically and sentimentally.
The best place to start when looking is to ask your close network. This includes friends, family, and co-workers, and see if they can recommend a company they used; as well as telling you about companies you should avoid.
3. Consider Pricing
Companies will charge different prices and fees depending on the service they’re offering, which is why it’s so also a great idea to make sure you’re selecting around three companies and getting a quote off them all before comparing to see which one best suits you.
Since you’re planning on moving in the winter, you’ll want to ask each company what kind of protection they’re offering, and whether they can guarantee your belongings will be packed safely when traveling over winter roads.
4. Are They Insured?
While the moving company is handling your items and your belongings are in their possession, they are responsible for the condition and outcome of them, which means they need to be insured in case something goes wrong.
If you’re moving during the winter months, this means you may come across snow and ice, which could cause items to slide around and break. As long as they’re insured, this won’t be a problem cost-wise.
5. Just Ask
If there’s something you want to know about how your belongings are going to be moved, or how something is carried out, or what happens if a certain situation happens, there’s no reason you can’t ask.
Remember, these are your belongings, and it’s expected that you want them to be treated the right way, so if you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask them.
Summary
It doesn’t matter what time of year you’re moving, these tips for finding the perfect moving company remain the same. Just remember to put your belongings first and don’t be afraid to ask around until you find the service you’re looking for.
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Toodles,
I have moved in the winter and it is not fun. I never had a moving company, just my husband and I.
thank you for these tips. Reminds me of the time I moved from Wisconsin to California in February. Luckily the drive wasn’t bad but at the same time it was cold outside. I didn’t have much to move either. Thank you for linking up with #OMHGWW
My brother recently relocated to MA, and he moved everything himself! It made for a long, exhausting day. He could have used these tips!