Think Ahead To Choose Well Among Dallas Movers

By Elizabeth Glockinshlocken

Moving into your dream home can be a joyful experience. On the other hand, it also could be an experience of stress and regret if you get the wrong moving company. To avoid an unhappy event, take the time to plan carefully with the help of Dallas movers.

When choosing a good moving company, the place to start isn't in the telephone book or on a website, just looking for familiar brand names. Instead, spend some time thinking and making notes on what kinds of assistance is needed for the move, and use your checklist to evaluate which moving company is right for you.

The difference between good and bad when it comes to moving lies in choosing the best company from among Dallas movers. And that takes more than merely picking the best-known company name out of a telephone book or an online search.

For example, are you moving across town or across the country? Do you want a "big rig" to transport your possessions, or do you want to rent a truck to do it yourself? How much furniture, household goods and family clothing do you have? Do you need help with packing, or can you and your family pack? What's more, do you need materials for packing, including boxes, foam or bubble wrap to protect china and other breakables? Will some things have to be stored temporarily? Think about how many of these services you can afford to buy, including insuring all your possessions against breakage or theft while en route.

Another early task is to check out which companies provide moving planners or guides for their customers. These could be printed brochures from a local office, or something you could complete online. You'll need to know as many details as possible about your household goods in order to complete this kind of planner. Take inventory of what you plan to move, what you plan to sell or give away, and what you may want to put into storage.

Start contacting moving companies from four to eight weeks before your planned departure. Don't wait too long or all the best companies among Dallas movers will be booked up. As soon as know what day you want to move, contact your top three candidates regarding their availability. Movers typically are the most busy on weekends and Fridays, and may charge a premium for these times. Some companies have a "rest" day, such as Monday. By the same token, they may often a discount if you move during one of their slow times. Ask!

The best movers often provide planning guides for their customers to make the moving process go as smoothly as possible. If they do, be sure to use their guide as it will put everyone in the same frame of mind for the job ' a big plus that Ben Franklin would have loved. - 32526

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