Hiring A Mover

The Mechanics Of Moving

Moving trucks can be costly especially if you hire movers. Be sure to book a moving company or a truck rental as early as possible so you can guarantee your move time. Make it earlier in the day. If you can move before the last 3 days of the month or after the 3rd of the month, you will most likely get better service at a cheaper rate.

If you are renting a truck, read over the rental contract carefully. Look for clauses regarding overtime charges, truck damage charges, mileage charges, etc. This is where the rental costs can add up. What you thought was $19.95 per day suddenly turns into $250.00 plus. That $19.95 was for a four hour day –8 am to noon with a 40 k limit. Impossible for most people. Turn the truck back in at 2 pm and you now owe for two hrs @ $70.00/hr plus 132 km @ $.75/km. If you broke the seal on the moving dolly or the moving pads that were supplied in the truck, you now face an additional $60.00.

Ask the landlord to recommend a mover, or most often; who not to hire. there are several moving companies that landlords won't allow or would rather not have on their property. They hire inexperienced people who are rough on walls and elevators, they spread the tenant's belongings out in the halls and lobby and are basically an inconvenience to other tenants let alone the potential of damage to their customer's furniture and belongings.

The moving company who gives a cheaper price, most often it's because they are not worth the price they quote and costs you more in the end.

Any damage to the building, scratch the walls, mar the elevator, gouge the floor, etc. may be charged to the tenant who hired the movers.

Caution:

Do not sign off on the moving companies contract after the move until you have inspected all your belongings for breakage or missing items. Once you sign off, there is very little recourse in settling a claim against the moving company.

Most moving companies won't unload until they are guaranteed payment.