How to Choose the Best Long Distance Mover
It is important to do your research when selecting a provider for any move, but when planning for a long distance moving company, you’ll want to make sure you select a mover that is experienced and can help get your family into their new home with minimal headaches and hold ups. Not sure where to begin? Here are some tips about what to look for in a long distance mover!
Ask for Referrals
Ask family and friends if they have any recommendations. They will be honest about their experience and most people you know have moved at least once.
Another great resource when moving far away can be to ask your Realtor. They will be familiar with the area and any local options. Recommendations and referrals don’t always have to be from people you know, you can also read online reviews.
Get Multiple Estimates
Getting estimates from multiple sources can help you determine if they are reasonable for your move. Don’t forget to take benefits and add-on services into consideration. Things like number of crew members, type of insurance, supplies and specialty equipment can impact the price, so make sure that these line items are compared across your estimates to ensure they are truly quoting the same type of move. ADSI Moving Systems offers in-home and virtual estimates. Use these tips to help compare moving estimates.
Ask About Valuation Protection
Moving companies should offer standard valuation protection at no extra charge. The basic level of protection means your goods are covered at $0.60 per pound. If your mover doesn’t offer this, or something similar, you may want to consider other options. In addition, many full-service relocation companies offer full-valuation coverage options or special coverage for high-value inventory items. Make sure you’re familiar with all your options before making a decision about which type of moving protection is right for you.
Learn more about how to understand your move protection options.
Moving Options
Many moving companies offer multiple moving service options. Simple moves can include just moving boxes from one home to another, while a full service move includes much more. Think services like
- In-home estimates
- Dedicated moving coordinators
- Packing services
- Loading/Unloading
- Local, regional, national and international transportation
- Furniture placement
- Flat surface unpack
- Debris haul away
ADSI Moving Systems offers many residential moving services for local, long distance, international, and corporate employee relocations.
Benefits of an Agency Network
ADSI Moving Systems is an agent for United Van Lines, giving us access to an international network of agent partners to help service moves, no matter whether they are across town or around the world.
United Van Lines simplifies long-distance moving. As a leader in the long-distance moving industry, our network strives to integrate the latest technology, sophisticated customer service and federal highway safety regulation standards that put people first. As an agent for United, we offer comprehensive moving services that can include packing and unpacking, car shipping, house cleaning/debris removal, and storage services and more, across our network.
Prepare for Your Long-Distance Move
Whether this is your first or fifth move, there are always questions and a long list of tasks to accomplish. We have tons of resources to help you manage the process and our move coordinators are there to help every step of the way.
Here are the “Answers To Your Most Common Moving Questions” we receive from customers as they prepare for their upcoming move. Once you have those questions answered, don’t miss our comprehensive check oist to help you prepare for your move.
If you’re ready to book your long-distance relocation, Contact us today for a free estimate, and let’s get moving. Together.