Due to the cost implications and stress that come with moving, we do not move often enough to say that we are qualified movers. At one point or another in our lives, we have been forced to move or have chosen to move. Irrespective of the case, this is a most tedious and stressful process. Choosing decent local moving companies is very important especially after listening to all the horror stories from our friends and relatives. The only way you can know that you have selected a good moving company is if they helped your mother-in-law move and she recommended them to you without any fuss.

When moving, make sure you select local moving companies at least a month in advance. Making a selection at the last minute will force you to choose only what is available and this can lead to the wrong choice. You should also note that most local moving companies are busiest at the end of the month especially over the weekend and also in the months of August and September.

The best approach when choosing local moving companies is to enquire from friends and family about the movers they have used in the past. This recommendation will be based on reputation and you can rest assured you will get similar services. This does not mean that if they provided services for a local move then they can provide the services for an international move. You can also speak to realtors and estate agents for advice on the local moving company to choose. Another easy method is to look around you when out on the street and look out for moving companies whose trucks you will see often on the road. The more frequent a sighting the more frequent the company is used.

Once you have drawn up a shortlist of companies, then it would be prudent to get quotes for your move. Companies differ in the way they charge for a move with some quoting based on the amount of furniture you intend to move and others quoting an hourly rate or the type of goods to be moved. Ensure you have detailed list of everything that needs to be moved including the location of each item, whether on the first floor or ground floor. This will affect the quotes from the various local moving companies. Once this is complete, you can make a choice of the company you will use for your move.

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