| The last thing you want to deal with on moving day is | | | | are going to be able to pass this checklist. Fly-by-night |
| shady or unreliable removalists. You've heard the | | | | "so-called" removalists will not have these credentials. |
| horror stories before -- removalists who don't show | | | | When your removalist meets the above criteria, you |
| up, or who arrive hours late with a crew half the size | | | | are not likely to experience a moving day horror story |
| of what you were promised. The time to find out what | | | | caused by choosing the wrong company. When you |
| you can expect from a removalist service is when | | | | deal with professionals, you know they have good and |
| you are researching alternatives. On the day of your | | | | reliable equipment. You can be comfortable that they |
| move, it's too late to step back and start asking | | | | do carry insurance in the event that an employee is |
| questions designed to help you figure out if you are | | | | injured on your property or that your possessions are |
| dealing with a reputable removalist or not. | | | | damaged. You also know where there office is |
| What to Look for When Hiring a Removalist | | | | located, in case you need to track them down to deal |
| Hiring the right removalist is a necessity if you want to | | | | with a problem once the move is complete. |
| enjoy a move that goes as smoothly as possible. If | | | | What to Avoid When Hiring Removalist |
| you want to make sure that you are hiring a top | | | | Most people who end up experiencing a removalist |
| quality removalist who will show up, do the work you | | | | nightmare realize that there were signs along the way |
| requested, and handle your possessions with care, you | | | | that they might not be dealing with a legitimate |
| need to check the facts before making your final | | | | company. Watch for the following signs, and avoid |
| selection. Signs that you are hiring a reputable, | | | | hiring removalists that fit this description: |
| professional removalist include: | | | | - No one ever answers the phone when you call them. |
| - The company has been in business five or more | | | | - No physical address on the business card. |
| years. | | | | - Requests for payment in advance of the move. |
| - The company has a website that conveys a | | | | - Requires payment in cash only. |
| professional image. | | | | - The company does not have a website. |
| - The company can provide proof of bonding and | | | | - The moving truck is a pickup truck. |
| proper insurance coverage. | | | | - They are not listed in the telephone directory |
| - The moving trucks are company trucks, branded | | | | Make Smart Choices for Your Move |
| with the company image. | | | | For ultimate protection when you move to a new |
| - The organization has and is willing to share client | | | | home, hire a reputable removalist and take out your |
| testimonial phone numbers. | | | | own transit insurance, just in case something does go |
| - They have 1300 or 1800 phone number and a | | | | wrong. Accidents can happen, even with professional |
| physical office location. | | | | removalists. There is no good reason to hire a |
| It is in your best interest to use this checklist when | | | | removalist who doesn't represent a professional and |
| hiring a removalist. This is the best way to make sure | | | | legitimate business. Taking a chance by choosing the |
| that you are dealing only with professional removalists | | | | cheapest removalist you can find isn't worth the |
| who are truly qualified to transport your belongings. | | | | potential cost in the long run. |
| Professional removalists with well-trained employees | | | | |