The move to a new residence can be exciting, but most people dread the prospect of transporting their belongings. Finding the right moving service can make the process better, but who hasn’t heard horror stories about scam movers, lost items, or exorbitant bills that wildly exceed the initial estimates?

Bolt Moving, located in Cincinnati, OH, understands the importance of delivering the highest quality experience for their customers. They’ve served families throughout the Greater Cincinnati area and have acquired a well-deserved reputation for careful drivers, courteous movers, and top-notch customer service. They also believe informed customers make the best decisions. With that in mind, they’d like to share several tips for selecting a reputable moving service.

5 Factors To Consider When Choosing A Moving Service

1. Recommendations

Contacting a local real estate agent is a good place to start when looking for a dependable moving service. Likewise, your friends may be able to recommend a company they had a good experience with. Direct word-of-mouth recommendations are far more reliable than fishing for a company on the internet.

2. Years In Business

By and large, companies that have been in business for several years have a much better chance of delivering consistent levels of consumer satisfaction. Establishing that a moving service has been in business for at least five years will help you avoid fly-by-night operations.

3. The In-Home Estimate

This is your chance to meet the movers and size them up for yourself. At the very least, you should ask for a written binding estimate. Also, ask if they’ll be doing the move themselves or sub-contracting the job (this is almost never a good sign).

4. Collecting Appropriate Information

You should write down all of the appropriate contact information for the company, including phone numbers, email addresses, company website, as well as license and insurance numbers.

5. Checking Them Out

SaferSys.org is a government website you can use to verify licensing information. You should not use a moving service unless they are properly licensed and insured. The website MovingScam.com contains a list of blacklisted movers as well as message boards where the victims of scam moving companies can voice complaints. Make sure the company you’re considering is not one of them.

The right moving company will complete the job smoothly and hassle-free. For more information on commercial and residential moving services from Bolt Moving, give them a call at (513) 391-7021 or visit them online. You can also find them on Facebook.