Getting Help for your Move
Planning the Move
The custom of relying on friends to help make a move from one place to another has been replaced by reliance on professional movers.
Professional moving companies offer a wide range of service options, including professional packing.It will cost you less if you do the backing however, some movers will not insure fragile items, such as dishes or glassware, if they do not pack them.
Begin your preparations 3-5 weeks in advance for the move by calling several companies for estimates.. Ask each company how they compute the charges, how much time they expect the move to take, and what kind of insurance coverage they offer against loss or damage. Talk to your insurance company also--no need to get double coverage. If you have to store your things temporarily, ask what arrangements they have as well as looking for a month to month temporary place.
Long-distance movers may send a representative to your home for an estimate, while local companies may quote an hourly rate over the phone. Be sure to ask the same questions of each company so that when you compare bids you will be using the same criteria.Remember to compare apples to apples!
