Need a Good Moving Company
#1
We are planning a move from MD to NC early in August and I'm getting discouraged reading reviews. Does anyone have a company that they'd recommend? I have one vote for United Van Lines, so far.
#3
Originally Posted by karen924
We are planning a move from MD to NC early in August and I'm getting discouraged reading reviews. Does anyone have a company that they'd recommend? I have one vote for United Van Lines, so far.
#7
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Surprise, AZ
Posts: 192
DO not use Bekins. We used them when we retired from N.J. to Az and they lost a LOT of stuff, damaged a lot of furniture and refused to pay for any of it. I had to go to a local TV station here in AZ in order to get some monetary relief. BUT they still refused to have someone come out and repair any of the furniture. This is a terrible company. It was the corporate office of the President that refused to settle with us until channel 12 here got involved.
We have moved several times because of business and never had a problem. But the first time we used Bekins - it was a nightmare.
Carole
We have moved several times because of business and never had a problem. But the first time we used Bekins - it was a nightmare.
Carole
#8
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.
Posts: 8,562
I agree that the individual mover is as, if not more, important than the company. Finding someone local to the beginning of your move, that you can check out with references, (maybe check Craigslist?) and that you can meet beforehand will likely be the best plan.
The driver will likely be the loader/mover for your stuff and will also unload on the other end. Having a chance to meet him ahead (not often easy), make a connection on moving day, having his cell number for contact *during* the trip, and discussing thoroughly your concerns before he supervises the loading, is the way to head off many problems.
Provide drinks, a sandwich lunch, a sweet treat, and plenty of paper towels at the kitchen sink for wiping sweaty brows and hands.
Usually refrigerators are not moved. I use them to store all the "extra" items I'll need during loading day that I don't want anyone to pack up by mistake. :D
Jan in VA
The driver will likely be the loader/mover for your stuff and will also unload on the other end. Having a chance to meet him ahead (not often easy), make a connection on moving day, having his cell number for contact *during* the trip, and discussing thoroughly your concerns before he supervises the loading, is the way to head off many problems.
Provide drinks, a sandwich lunch, a sweet treat, and plenty of paper towels at the kitchen sink for wiping sweaty brows and hands.
Usually refrigerators are not moved. I use them to store all the "extra" items I'll need during loading day that I don't want anyone to pack up by mistake. :D
Jan in VA
#9
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
Do you want a company that packs for you? If not, try Googling You Pack It, we ship it. They bring a container to you, gives you 3 days to pack it, call them up, they'll come and pick it up, let them know when you'll be at your new place, they'll deliver it, you have 3 days to unpack, call them up, they'll come pick it up. We moved 500 miles and a full trailer for $1400.
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