5 Things You Should Know About Hiring Movers in Perth

Imagine this scenario. You can choose a moving company, set the pick-up and delivery date and sign an agreement with movers. A few weeks later, you're standing in your new home and all your things locked in a truck in front of you. 

The movers have piled up a bunch of extra fees on your bill and tell you that if you don't pay the fees, you won't get your items. The people you thought would carry the heavy stuff and make your moving day so much easier are now holding your belongings hostage.

Unfortunately, these types of things happen. So you have to be very careful about selecting a moving company and very vigilant about managing your contract with that company. Below are 5 things you should know before hiring movers in Perth:

1. Research Companies

First things first - do some informal research to see which moving companies are doing well. Call friends to see if they have any recommendations or warnings about movers Perth they have used in the past. If the companies you are interested in providing references to, contact those references. 

Once you narrow your choices, check with the Better Business Bureau about any moving companies you are considering. If one of these companies has several complaints against it, this is not the company you want to use.

2. Make Sure the Movers are Aware of Everything That Needs to be Moved

Make sure the movers in Perth is fully aware of everything that needs to be moved. Here's why: The cost will increase if anything is added to the shipment that isn't included in the estimate. Also, make sure the mover is aware of any special circumstances that might make this step difficult. 

For example, is there a possibility that the moving truck will have difficulty parking in your new location? If the mover has to stop far, you may be charged extra money for the walk that the mover has to do to move your things to your new location.

3. Get More Than One Estimate

For an interstate move, the fee depends on the weight, distance, packaging and other services. Get two or three estimates long before you move in. You may want to meet movers in person and bring him or her out to your home. This way, a mover can take a look at your belongings and make an accurate estimate of how much it will cost to move. Do not accept appreciation over the phone.

4. Pay Careful Attention to the Contract

The mover will give you a lading bill, a legal arrangement between the mover and the client. Make sure you read it carefully before you sign it, and make sure you understand the agreement. Please be sure to stick to your waybill copy after that. If something goes wrong, you'd like to be on hand to make your situation clear. If you have signed the lading bill, you have to pay what you are expected to pay.

5. Check Your Inventory to Make Sure Nothing was Lost or Damaged

Movers are responsible for lost or damaged items. If something is missing or whether the cartons are damaged this should be noticed while checking on delivery of the stock sheet. The move is hectic, and you might think you don't have time to look through all the boxes when they arrive at your place. But you should check your inventory sheet to make sure your items look and feel good and are all there. At least, you should check that everything on the list is delivered.