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Beware of Moving Scams When It Comes to Shifting Places

By Moamen Enoo
Beware of Moving Scams When It Comes to Shifting Places

You have just got a transfer or plan to move into a new neighbourhood. You are all excited to move to a new place, but you also dread the part of moving your stuff. The move is not a simple one and you might even be thinking of hiring a moving company.

Trust Your Instincts When Looking for Movers

If you have little stuff to move, then you can always do it by yourself. If you are pressed for time or have many things to move, then hiring professional movers might help to unburden your load. The question is how do you know which movers are credible ones and which are not?

A quick online search will list hundreds of moving companies that promise you with efficient and smooth transition process. Not all will live up to your expectations. You need to do your homework. Begin your moving company hunt in advance. This will give you enough time to look into multiple companies and weigh the pros and cons of each.

If you live in Västerås, then you can check out the moving services offered by Hebystad by checking out hebystad.se/flyttfirma-vasteras. They specialize both in home and office transfers. They have professionals who will help you pack all types of items without any hassles or worries.

Always Ask for an Estimate

If you have finalized on a particular mover, ensure that you ask for an estimate. Professional movers will first visit the location and depending on the number of items to be transferred will give you an estimate. If the movers agree to all your terms and conditions and give you an estimate without bothering to enquire about your items, then you might need to reconsider the mover.

Fake mover companies might give you a low estimate and later on keep charging you for other services which were not discussed at the time of the meeting. This is the reason it is always better to have everything in writing before finalizing the company.

Professional movers will always options for the estimates such as binding, non- binding and binding not to exceed estimates. Non binding estimates means that the company will give you a quote on the estimated weight of the items to be moved. The cost can vary once the actual weight of the items is determined. If the moving company only agrees for non binding estimate, then you are definitely dealing with a scam here.

Dealing with Scam Moving Companies

Below points will help you differentiate between professional and scam moving companies:

  • Professional moving companies will be insured, fake companies will not
  • Fake companies will not be licensed
  • They will not offer value coverage
  • They will not be able to answer your queries properly
  • They will have bad customer reviews and ratings
  • They will not provide you with a bill of lading
  • They will not disclose all the details of the moving process including the people allocated for the moving process
Conclusion

Transition to a new place is overwhelming, but you need not have to take all the stress yourself. Hiring professional moving companies will give you peace of mind knowing that your belongings are in safe hands.


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