Ten Questions to Ask Before Hiring Philadelphia Movers

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are a variety of professional moving companies in Pennsylvania. With so many Philadelphia moving companies to choose from, one should ask these ten questions to ensure excellent service and a successful move.

1. Compile a list and start with the basics. Get the official company name, owner's information and mailing address. Make sure the given information matches that on the licensing information.

2. Find out how long the company has been in business. Ask about how much experience the foreman, packing crew and driver have. Do they perform background checks and how are the Philadelphia movers trained?

3. Ask for a record of service. Not having such a record may indicated they do not measure customer satisfaction.

4. Obtain proof of the company's insurance and moving license. There are many things that can go wrong in a move and one should not trust any companies without such coverage and validation.

5. Check their Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating. Remember that even the best will have complaints, with those having the most business displaying more complaints due to their higher volume of service. It is important to check how these issues were resolved and see if the rating is "satisfactory" or higher.

6. Make sure the company carries workers compensation insurance. The law does not apply to every state, but the homeowner could be liable if an injury takes place during the move and the employee does not have coverage.

7. Learn about the type of materials used. This indicates how prepared the professional movers will be to handle items without injury or damage.

8. Get an estimate and an explanation of details. Compare to others and ask why it is higher or lower than competitors. Get at least three or four quotes. Remember that the cheapest quote will not always provide the best results and may end up costing more in the end.

9. Ask about extra charges and how payment must be made. Are there extra charges for flights of stairs? Will the moving professionals disassemble and reassemble items? How and when will payment need to be made.

10. Ask for testimonials and references. Philadelphia movers that work toward a positive reputation will seek customer kudos and want to share them.

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