| February 2007 - A1 Martinez Movers, a professional | | | | documents and personal items should always be |
| Houston apartment movers (Katy, TX) has listed | | | | beside you when moving. Pack them in one baggage |
| their ten (10) checklists before moving. | | | | or can it, name it, and take it with you. And if you |
| 1. Get, at least, three written estimates -- Do not | | | | are traveling with a moving company, traveling items |
| always rely on phone or Internet estimates as the | | | | like clothing and toiletries should be put in one place |
| process tend to be miscalculated. As much as | | | | or in the vehicle you are taking with you. |
| possible, get, at least, three written estimates from | | | | 6. Carefully read and complete the Bill of Lading -- |
| your short-listed moving companies and show them | | | | The Bill of Lading is the leagal contract between you |
| everything that will be moved. It is, rather, better | | | | and the moving service company. Make sure you |
| that you get a personal inspection first of the items | | | | have copies of the Bill of Lading and Inventories |
| that you're about to transport. | | | | before departure |
| When it comes to selecting which moving company | | | | 7. Final Check -- Do a final walk around your house |
| has written a better offer, do not always settle with | | | | and check all rooms, including closets and storage |
| the cheapest or with the highest quote, but do settle | | | | areas. |
| with a quote that has a satisfactory or excellent | | | | 8. Provide the driver with contact information -- In |
| service background. | | | | case the movers need to reach you during the |
| 2. Testimonials -- When I mean satisfactory or | | | | course of the move, they know where to contact |
| excellent service background, do not hesitate to ask | | | | you. |
| your bidding moving companies for testimonials from | | | | 9. Acquire the driver's truck number, agency and |
| their previous clients. Knowing who exceeded | | | | contact information. This will make it easier to reach |
| expectations is already a point for them. | | | | the driver if you have questions or if your plans |
| 3. Ask Questions -- It has always been said to us: "if | | | | change. |
| you do not understand something, ask!" There is no | | | | 10. Make sure the driver has the correct address of |
| harm is seeking answers. But if you do get confused, | | | | your new home or storage facility. |
| you can consult others for opinion. | | | | Hire A Reliable Moving Service Company |
| 4. Plan An Off-Peak Season Move -- June to | | | | No matter how prepared you are things occasionally |
| September (Summer) is the peak season for moving | | | | go wrong. Moving is one of the most stressful times |
| projects. If you need to move during the high | | | | n your life. So in times like moving, hire a reliable |
| season, avoid the end of the month. | | | | service that is upfront, fair and honest - and not to |
| 5. Take Valuable Items And Travel With You -- Cash, | | | | mention, reasonably priced. |
| coins, jewelries, mobile phones and other important | | | | |