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How To Choose the Best Moving Company in Salt Lake City, UT

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How To Choose the Best Moving Company in Salt Lake City, UT

If you have bought a new home, moving can be an exciting time. Or maybe you’re just moving an office! Either way, it’s the beginning of a new chapter. And it’s always an added bonus when the move goes off without a hitch.

What is one of the best ways to ensure your move goes smoothly? Select the best moving company for your needs. Salt Lake City movers are some of the best, but there are ways you can narrow down your search. Let’s take a look!

Check Their Reputation

Do your research. Or ask around – do you have friends that have moved recently? Who did they use to help with the move?

Google them! Find out for yourself. Check their reviews – Do they have good references or reviews? Do they have experience?  Reading the reviews is the best way to find out. You can also call the company and ask for references from previous customers.

Are They The Type of Movers You Need?

While you are checking out their reputation, determine if they are the best Utah movers for you. If you need a piano moved, do they do piano moving? It’s not exactly an easy job. Or are you looking for more commercial movers or office movers? Find out what kind of moving services they offer.

If you’re moving a house, chances are you have many things you want moved properly and with care. Make sure the movers you select are primarily household movers. Further, look into whether you want to pack your belongings yourself or to have the moving company do the packing for you.

What is Their Process?

Here is how you know you have chosen the right company:

  • They should provide an estimate first. When getting an estimate from your mover, they should ask questions about what you are planning on moving – What items do you not want in the truck? (This estimate can be written from an estimator or provided over the phone from a moving coordinator)
  • You are given a confirmation of moving services and dates. Whether it is a phone call 24-48 hours prior to your move or an email, make sure you receive a confirmation.
  • You pay for your move on delivery (no deposit is due until after your move)

These are normal processes and can often help you set apart the good moving companies from the bad.

Check for Additional Fees

Ah – the hidden fees! The most reputable moving companies don’t hide their fees. They are up front with their pricing or it is clearly written in your estimate.

If you live in a multiple story home or apartment building, it may add to your cost. The best thing you can do is ask your moving company upfront if there are any additional costs for stairs. See if any of the supplies or equipment they use for moving is included in the price or an additional cost as well. Again, the most reputable companies are up front with their costs.

Once you and your mover have settled on an estimate, it’s time to move. Again, researching will help you determine if the price and company are good.

Rocky Mountain Movers have been providing professional Salt Lake City moving services since 1979. From pianos and packing to commercial and residential moving, Rocky Mountain Movers offer local, affordable and trustworthy services.

This post was written on behalf on Rocky Mountain Movers in connection with Eliot Ward. A real estate agent in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has over 10 years of experience a realtor and has an MBA in real estate and finance. If you are looking for a new home in Salt Lake City, he can be contacted at harvestparkgroup.com.

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Five Things You Should Tell Every Moving Company to Get the Most Accurate PriceThere are five things that you need to talk about when you call a moving company. The following five questions will help your moving coordinator provide you with an accurate quote for the number of men you will need and the amount of time it will take to move you.

1) How much are you moving?

It is helpful to know what size of home you are moving out of especially if you know the square feet. If that isn’t available to you, be prepare to discuss the following

  • How many bedrooms need to be moved?
  • Is there a living room and family room?
  • Do you have a formal dining room set or just a kitchen set?
  • What appliances need to be moved?
  • Do you have office furniture?
  • Are there items out in a garage to be moved?
  • Is your home full with wall to wall furniture or is furnished minimally?
  • Do you have a storage area that needs to be moved?
  • Do you have patio furniture including a barbecue that needs moving?

2) Are your boxes going to be packed?

Customers can pack themselves or have movers pack for them. Usually if you need the movers to pack, you should schedule a separate day just for packing. Talk to your moving coordinator if you need professional packing done, so they can determine how much time and the number of boxes you will need. If you plan to pack yourself, you can still get packing supplies from your moving company. Also, ask about a free delivery with a minimum order.

4) Do you have any specialty items?

Specialty items such as pianos, safes, pool tables and exercise equipment need to be mentioned when you schedule your move so the correct number of movers can be quoted for your job. These items require special equipment to be moved safely and efficiently and may require a third party service which will need to be arranged prior to your moving day.

5) Do you have any flights of stairs or elevators at any of your addresses?

By disclosing if you have stairs or elevators, your moving coordinator will be able to discuss with you the number of men and the amount of time you will need to complete your move in a timely manner. Typically, if you have stairs or elevators, it requires more men and more time.

The more information you can give your moving coordinator when you schedule your move, the more efficient your move will go which will save you time and money.

Filed Under: Moving Questions, Moving Tips

retirement moving UtahThere comes a time when you need to move a family member into a retirement or assisted living facility. There are many great communities to choose from and your Utah movers can help with that process.

To make the process as easy as possible we suggest several steps:

  1. Select the community that best fits your needs. This could include things such as location, cost, staff to tenant ratio, and the amount of care needed.
  2. Decide which furniture items and personal items are needed to make the new living environment comfortable.
  3. Ask if the community you are moving into will help pay for the moving costs. If yes, have them call your Utah movers. If no, call several moving companies to get bids and always ask for senior citizen discount. Some moving companies specialize in senior citizen moving.
  4. Decide if you will be doing your own packing or if you need assistance from the movers to pack your boxes.
  5. Schedule your movers. It is always best to move first thing in the morning, but a good moving company will work around your schedule so to make the moving transition as easy as possible. Usually, you should try and schedule at least one week ahead. However, you can schedule even a day before the if there are openings.
  6. On moving day, communicate with your movers what items are being moved. Perhaps some items are staying for now, so be sure to let them know which pieces and boxed need to be moved.
  7. At the new residence, be sure to direct the movers where you want each item placed and they will assist you with that process.

Moving is always emotional whether you are moving to a new home, an apartment, a retirement center or even into a new office building. Your Utah movers are here to help you make the moving process easy because we specialize in “moving you through life.”

Filed Under: Moving Questions, Moving Tips, Retirement Moving Utah

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