Whether or not you have moved before in your life, you likely know some things about the process. You probably know that someone has to pack all of the items, place them onto the van or truck and safely transport them to the new destination. You may also realize that a lot more goes into it than just that. There are many other services involved that can help facilitate relocations for both residential and commercial moving customers. These services are provided by reliable and experienced moving companies. New Orleans is home to professional relocation agencies that have the knowledge and resources to do an excellent job for you.
A few of the most important services involved with any move are mentioned below.
The Estimate
Before much of anything else can be started, you need to receive a quote for services from a prospective moving provider. The estimate should clearly explain what services will be performed and the cost for those services. Moving companies may provide such a quote online or over the phone. As well they may want to visit your location in order to better understand the scope of the project before giving you the quote.
Packing
One of the most obvious and time consuming tasks of moving is the packing phase. During this activity, moving companies pack items with the skill needed to help ensure nothing is damaged during packing, transport and unpacking. This is important. If you don’t use professionals, you and your group of family members and/or friends may not do what is necessary to prevent damage to your items – especially those that are more sensitive and delicate.
Loading
After packing comes loading. Without professionals doing the job, loading may not be done in the most efficient and safe manner. Moving professionals from moving companies are trained and experienced to load items onto moving vehicles in such a way to maximize space and keep items safe from damage.
Transport
The next step after loading is transport. Someone needs to drive the van or truck to the new destination and do so in a safe manner. Even though you may also have valuation coverage for your items, it is important that the driver take great care to protect your items by the manner in which he or she drives to the destination.
Putting Everything in Place
It’s helpful to have your movers provide setup and installation of your items, such as equipment and furniture. Again, moving companies have professional on hand who are trained to do this task efficiently.
Finally, if possible, obtain references of past customers of your prospective mover. Check the BBB and get feedback from any family, friends or acquaintances who have used the company’s services in the past. Before you hire a moving company, make sure they are going to deliver the services you need in a reliable and efficient manner.
