Planning a move can be stressful, especially when choosing a moving company. After all, you are entrusting your valued belongings to someone else. You of course want to find movers who will treat your items well and with respect, whether they’re just loading the boxes into a truck or taking care of your move from start to finish. But how do you find movers in Delaware Valley you can trust? With so many companies advertising, the process of finding the right one for your move can feel overwhelming. Michael Jenkins has been in the moving business for 20 years and is the owner of Anchor Moving and Storage, a full-service moving company serving all of Delaware County. Here, he provides some tips on finding a professional worthy of your business.
“Referrals are a great way to find a professional and trustworthy moving company. Ask your friends and neighbors, and check online reviews for any company before choosing them. Anchor Moving and Storage has been around since 1969, and a great deal of our business has come from excellent referrals,” says Jenkins.
Realtor contacts can also be helpful. Because local real estate professionals are so often in contact with people who are moving, they often have the inside scoop on moving companies as well. Ask your realtor if he or she knows of any dependable movers in the area, or at least which ones to avoid. Be sure to also check with the Better Business Bureau before making any final decisions.
When it comes to moving, Jenkins says that a little investigating can go a long way. “You can definitely tell a lot from the company’s help. You want to choose a company that has full-time, year-round staff, not a crew of temps that change daily. ”
Full-time dedicated staff members are, for the most part, far more likely to “care” about customers. These people are part of a team and have chosen professional moving as a career path. Temporary employees, by contrast, aren’t screened as thoroughly, and may just be “odd-jobbers.” Because they are not part of the company, they may feel less inclined to take care when moving boxes or packing your things.
Finally, Jenkins advises stopping by the warehouse before choosing movers in Delaware Valley. “Look at the building and the trucks. Does it look professional? Is their name advertised on the building? Are the trucks in decent shape? If it looks questionable, I would go with another company.”