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3 Signs a Moving Company is Worth Your Business

By TLC Moving & Storage · Published 21 December 2016

Not every moving company provides the service you deserve. Three signs tell you one is worth your business: efficient, effective communication, experience moving belongings safely, and good reviews from previous clients.

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What a moving company handles for you

A moving company handles the physical side of a move: packing your belongings, loading them onto its truck, driving them to your new home and unloading them there, with storage in between if your dates do not line up. That is a lot to hand over, which is why the three signs below matter.

What makes a moving company worth your business

A moving company worth your business has three things: efficient, effective communication; fully insured, experienced movers who move your belongings safely; and good reviews from previous clients that mention care, friendliness and professionalism.

Look for all three:

  • Efficient and Effective Communication

  • Experience

  • Good Reviews

1. Efficient and Effective Communication

When choosing who to trust with your life’s worth of goods, there are a few things to check to make sure you’re hiring the best moving company. Before hiring a moving company in Ottawa for your Ontario move, here are a few things you’ll want to check:

Moving companies that are quick to respond to your inquiries show that they care about having you as a client. If you fill out a form for a no-obligation quote, you should hope to hear back quickly with follow-up questions about the details of your move.

A moving company that asks questions is thoughtful and efficient—they plan on making your move a success. Thoughtful moving companies can also help you prepare for your move, giving you tips on packing and how to plan for things to go smoothly. These three signs hold for any job, from a local move to long-distance moving.

2. Experience, and why it keeps your belongings safe

While there are many moving companies in Ottawa and across Ontario, you should only look at companies that have fully insured movers with plenty of experience. Movers with experience know how to lift and move your belongings safely without causing damage to your property. Moving companies that outline their moving plans and provide details on how they will protect your property (i.e. with padding) are worth hiring.

Professional movers who have experience in the business are also polite and respectful to clients. They value your belongings from the beginning of the move to the final stages. They will listen to your requests, and take care to move items to the areas you specify in your new home.

3. Good Reviews

Online reviews and testimonials from previous clients are helpful to determine if a moving company is worth your business. In the reviews, look for comments on good customer service, friendliness, being careful with belongings, and professionalism.

As the customer, your needs are important. There are many moving companies in Ottawa to choose from, so don’t settle with one that isn’t willing to put you first. If you’ve found a moving company that has years of experience and good review, then they must be doing something right!

Questions about moving with TLC

How do I know a moving company is reliable?

Moving companies that are quick to respond to your inquiries show that they care about having you as a client. If you fill out a form for a no-obligation quote, you should hope to hear back quickly with follow-up questions about the details of your move.

Why does a mover’s experience matter?

While there are many moving companies in Ottawa and across Ontario, you should only look at companies that have fully insured movers with plenty of experience. Movers with experience know how to lift and move your belongings safely without causing damage to your property.

Should I read reviews before hiring movers?

Online reviews and testimonials from previous clients are helpful to determine if a moving company is worth your business. In the reviews, look for comments on good customer service, friendliness, being careful with belongings, and professionalism.

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