CHECK
THE CREDENTIALS
1.Every
moving company must be properly licensed to operate in
Florida. (All the moving companies listed in FL
Movers.com are registered
with the state of FL). Ask the mover if he is
properly licensed in Florida, legitimate movers will
gladly comply with your request and show you
documentation. You can also call the Florida Consumer
Services at 1-800-HELP-FLA to verify the mover is
licensed by the State of Florida.
WARNING:
Use
caution in choosing a mover from the Internet. Many
sites advertise movers with out checking their
credentials. Always choose a licensed and insured mover.
CHECK
WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
2.
Call the Better Business Bureau. If the company has a
lot of complaints, obliviously you would not want to use
their services. If they have no complaints or just a
few, check to see that the company responded and made a
reasonable effort to rectify the situation. TALK WITH THE OWNER
3.
An owner who is proud of the work his company does, will
gladly tell you so. If you are not able to get through
to the owner before the move, will he be available after
the move if a problem should arise? CHECK OUT THEIR OPERATIONS
4.Vist
the movers warehouse to see their operation. Check to
see that their warehouse and equipment is well
maintained. After all if they don’t take care of their
property will they take care of yours? Also if you will
require storage in their facility, you’ll want to make
sure their warehouse is clean and dry. DON’T BE PRESSURED
5.A legitimate company will not try to sell you with
high pressure tactics. Instead they should motivate you
to purchase their services based on their reputation and
quality of work. A professional mover will not criticize
other companies to make themselves look better. WORD OF MOUTH IS BEST
6.
Check with family and friends. Their satisfaction with a
company is a good indication that you also will receive
good service. CONSIDER THE HIGHEST ESTIMATE
7.Since
most major moving companies use the same tariff
(itemized charges for each service they perform) your
final charges won't differ much from company to company
for the same services and weight. The company with the
highest estimate is probably offering you the most
realistic price.
