How Do I Choose the Best Moving Company for Me?
There is always nervous excitement when it comes time to move to a new home, and there is also always the stress of hoping that you chose the right furniture moving company to look after your precious possessions. Read this article before your next move to learn a few handy tips to help you choose a reliable moving company.
How do I choose a professional mover? This is the most frequently asked question when it comes time to move to a new home, so have comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Push Enter after typing, “reliable moving company near me”, in your browser… and you are bombarded with hundreds of results all claiming to be the best, and the cheapest furniture moving company for you. But now how do you recognise the pros from the literal cons?
Here are some questions that you should ask before even looking any further at a furniture removal company.
How Do I Know if a Moving Company is Reputable?
The top 10 moving companies in South Africa, have all been in business for a number of years, and as such they have a notable presence on the internet, including reviews on websites like HelloPeter and Google Reviews. Ask these questions when you need to find a reliable and professional furniture mover:
- What Online Presence Do They Have?
If the moving company you are looking at has a very small online footprint, red flags should be waving faster than a construction worker trying to slow down a taxi in the yellow line. Other warning signs are pushy sales people without uniform, or identification, and unbranded moving trucks.
- Should I Request a Free Quote?
How much do moving companies charge in South Africa? Getting a verbal quote from a company does not leave you feeling very confident about what you will be paying for your move, does it? Request a written quote from the company you are interested in using, or better yet, let SAFRA get you up to 6 free furniture removal quotes.
- Are They Certified and Insured?
The fastest and easiest way to compare removal companies in South Africa is by visiting the HelloPeter Removal Companies page. This is a free platform that allows customers to write reviews on the furniture removal company they used for their move, and whether they were happy or not. It is also a good place to check on their insurance policies, and if they are registered to any official associations.
- What Do the Reviews Say?
The reviews of past, and present, customers can be very helpful when it comes to choosing a moving company that you can rely on. Any customer that has been scammed by a company that is still on the web, will make sure that as many people hear about it as possible. Google reviews and HelloPeter are two of the best places to start sifting the good from the bad and the ugly.
Moving Company Red Flags and Reviews - Take Note of Them
With fraudulent companies popping up behind every rock, it is really important to take your time before booking a furniture removal company. Due diligence and common sense should be the starting point when you need to safely and securely move your possessions from one place to another. If a company does not have a physical address, or any contactable references, you should run the other way.
By reading the reviews of customers, happy or otherwise, you can get a good idea of what company you should pick to move the things that mean a lot to you.
Author: SAFRA
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