Finding a reliable moving company comes with its own set of issues. It may seem daunting due to all the negative things we see and hear. However, it isn’t that tough if you do your homework. Finding a reliable and reasonable residential relocation service can save you quite a few bucks and a headache. This article lists the process of finding responsible and honest movers in Toronto.
How to Find Reliable Residential Relocation Services in Toronto
This step-by-step guide will help you conduct your research and select the best moving company.
Personal Recommendations
Your first reaction is to reach for the laptop and look up moving companies. But don’t. Before you do any internet search, talk to your friends, family, neighbours, or even your local real estate agents. Ask which residential relocation services they used while moving. Never interact with websites that offer to find you a mover or assume that big names are better. Also, steer clear of brokers. Save your money and do this yourself.
Narrow Down Your Options
Once you get some names, look them up. A good practice is to narrow your options down to 3 or 4 moving companies. Your background check should include all legal listings in Toronto where these companies are listed. Also, read up on reviews and any other information you can find.
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In-home Estimate
Call these companies and set up meetings at your place one by one. You can start with your least favourite one and work up to your most favourite. Once the representative is at your place, show him/her the entire house and give them an estimate of how many things are to be moved. Also, ask if these companies give you a binding estimate, meaning the total amount does not exceed a certain limit.
Suppose they do well and good. If they don’t, move on. Remember, estimates are based on the total amount of stuff you have, not on the total area of your home. Also, if you think you might have more stuff than you do now on the day of leaving, let the representative know. This can lead to issues on the day of moving that you’d want to avoid.
Review the Estimate, Get It in Writing
Ideally, the representative should give you a written estimate with your signatures, the company’s name, and the move’s details. If it’s a binding estimate, the document should also mention that. Generally, moving companies have these official documents ready.
Once you receive all the estimates (of the 3-4 companies), sit and compare them. Weigh the pros and cons, terms and conditions, and quoted amount. This will help you arrive at a decision. Or you can shortlist 2 companies you like best.
Now Head to the Internet, Ensure Legitimacy
Once you narrow down to 1 or 2 residential relocation services, go to the internet again and do in-depth research. Read reviews, visit their website, and see what people say. Legit moving companies have a license number (DOT number), or a Government registered number that will give you all the information. If this number isn’t available online, ask the representative for it.
Make Your Choice
After conducting your due research, finalize one residential relocation service. Call them and schedule another meeting. Make sure that the estimate they provided has not changed and that they haven’t added any new conditions.
On the Day
The day you are moving, here are a few documents that you should take from the moving company –
- The final bill
- Bill of lading
- Inventory list
- Any additional documents, like insurance
Check all the details properly. Ensure that they are correct.
Parting Thoughts
If you follow this guide, you will have no issues finding an excellent residential moving company in Toronto. It will also save you a lot of hassle and some hard-earned money!
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