Questions to Ask a Moving Company Before You Hire Them

If you’re on the hunt for a quality moving company to make your transition, be sure to ask these important questions before you settle on a mover.

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1. What is your USDOT Registration Number?

Are you planning on moving across state lines?

It’s important that you know if your moving company of choice is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Though moving companies in northern Colorado don’t typically have to cross state lines, it is a request that we receive from time to time.

It’s important to ask if the company has a USDOT Registration Number. If they’re only licensed to travel within one state, chances are they don’t have a USDOT Registration Number

If you’re looking to move out of state and need a company you can trust, give Mountain Moving a call today for a free estimate.

2. Will my belongings be covered and insured in transit? 

A common concern (and understandably so) among home and business owners wanting to move is the question of whether their belongings will be covered while in transit. Are the companies you’re looking at insured?

A moving company’s insurance doesn’t always cover 100% of the value of your items, so it’s important to find out what exactly their insurance will cover. Accidents happen, so it’s best to not leave it to chance!

When you fill out Mountain Moving’s free online estimate, we’ll tell you right away what is covered by our insurance so there’s never any guess work. 

3. What are your moving rates?

Before you hire a moving company, it’s important to ask about rates. If you don’t get an estimate before you’re in the process of moving, you can wind up paying a hefty bill that you weren’t planning on!

There’s nothing worse than flying by the seat of your pants when you’ve already been planning the perfect move. Now the cost isn’t decided upon quiet yet? Yikes!

That’s why we offer free estimates right here on our website. We never try to sneak one passed our customers; it’s simply not right!

If you’re looking for Greeley movers that want to help you make the best of your move without breaking the bank, give us a call!

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4. Are there any hidden fees?

The worst part of any uncertainties in any situation is often when hidden fees arise. Think of all of the Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland movers out there. When you’ve looked at their websites, what does it say about what is actually included in their services? It begs the question: are there ever additional or hidden fees?

It’s important to find out everything you could potentially be charged for. Are there additional charges for oversized items? Is everything you’ve been quoted based on weight and not on dimensions?

With our free online estimate, you’ll never have to worry about hidden fees. We put it all out there because we believe it’s the right thing to do.

5. Are there belongings your company will not move?

When you’re searching for companies to help you with transporting your belongings in Greeley, Loveland or Fort Collins, movers should be upfront about what they will and will not move for you. Has this been the case? If not, run!

It’s important to ask right out of the gate: “do you have any restrictions on what you will transport?”

Let’s say you happen to have a piano that’s been in your family for decades, and it makes the list of “will not move,” what’s the next step? Everything else can be moved, you’ve already reserved the truck and crew, but now you can’t move one of your most important possessions?

At Mountain Moving, you simply fill out our free online estimate form, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know right from the start. Ready to get started with your move? Give us a call!

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