If you are planning to move from your current house to a new one or any other location, contacting Petaluma movers will make it simple and a less traumatic experience. There are different residential movers available and you need to know how to find the right one. As soon as you have made that decision, everything else is going to work out right.
Find a company: Getting the right moving company is not as difficult as it may sound. There are hundreds of companies that have strong name recognitions or you may have seen vans and trucks belonging to such companies moving up and down the streets on a regular basis. You may want to try asking your local real estate agent for referrals; many of their clients deal with residential movers and they may provide good recommendations.
Hire professionals: You are under no obligation to take the word of anyone else or simply hire the first moving company you come across. It is always important to use those recommendations to make your personal investigations. You want to contact and schedule appointments at least two months prior to your moving date, avoid anything less than one month so that you have enough room and flexibility for making informed decisions. For the companies you consider, you want to ensure that:
1. It is a full moving service company that can perform all task associated with moving such as packing, loading, and storage where necessary, transportation, unloading and unpacking. They should also be willing to let your select any of those services if you want to create a customize package.
2. You should be able to schedule a visit from their company representatives who can conduct a comprehensive site assessment; they will assess all the aspects of your pending move, whet you need or want before they can present you with w formal written bid.
Checklist: After you have done all the above, you will want to narrow down your choices to about three moving companies. You need to check every company’s credentials so you can ascertain whether they are licensed, insured and whether they are members of their professional organizations. Don’t forget to find out from their reviews what customers have to say about them and whether or not they offer storage in addition to moving just in case your household goods arrive at your destination before you are able to use them.
Final note: Before you sign the dotted line, take time to carefully read the contract paying great attention to any limitations as well as all the provisions and exclusions in there; you want to avoid any misunderstanding or problems that could occur down the line. Have the company officials clarify any clauses that are not clear before you append your signature on the contract.