Moving a home or business is a stressful time but it can be even more stressful if you hire bad or downright shady movers. Here are some tips on how to spot the signs of a bad moving company mansfield or elsewhere.
Estimate Given Before Looking At Your Home
Any mover who gives you an estimate without looking at how many rooms need to be moved or looks at any special furniture that needs moving is a scammer. He or she will give you a very low estimate, load up all of your possessions and then refuse to remove anything off of the truck until you pay double or more of the estimate. The excuse given is that the mover was unaware of how much stuff needed to be moved.
Will Not Give a Written Estimate
Never use a mover who will not give you an estimate in writing. By only using a verbal estimate, the mover can claim that you heard him wrong. There is no way you can successfully prosecute a verbal agreement.
Gives an Unbelievably Low Estimate
Get estimates from at least four moving companies before picking a moving company Mansfield. This gives you a good ballpark figure of what the moving job should cost. If a mover gives a very, very low estimate, don’t believe it for a moment. The mover will wind up tacking on hidden fees.
Wrong Address
Even if the mover has spiffy business cards and a fancy website, do not trust that the address given you is a real address. Go to the address listed and make sure that the business exists. It is surprising how many people will not check to see if a mover’s address is real. That’s how scam artists stay in business.
Not Interested in Inventory Lists
Businesses need to make inventory lists for the movers in Mansfield and the employees long before the actual move. Good business movers want to see you inventory lists or hear you read out a list over the phone. They want to know how large of a moving job this will be. If the mover isn’t interested, choose another mover.
