Houston is home to more people than any other city in Texas and it is the fourth most populous city in the United States. Home to just under 2.25 million people the city sprawls over 667 square miles.
With all these people and with all that space, moving can be a challenge. Moving within the city, even from Sugar Land to The Woodlands can be an ordeal and most people hire professional movers to handle the task.
Benefits of Movers
Hiring a moving company is a good choice for many reasons. It allows you have professionals pack, load, transport and unpack. Of course, you can also choose to pack yourself and just have the movers handle the loading, transporting and unloading process. It also provides valuation coverage on your possessions with the option to add insurance under specific conditions.
Regardless of why you choose a moving company over the do-it-yourself option, it is important to know how to hire a moving service. Hiring some companies will not provide the services, expertise or the coverage for damage you may assume you be getting.
Ask for Referrals and Do Your Research
Ask friends, family and coworkers for ideas about good moving companies to consider. Your Realtor can also be a great resource. Even if you get a referral take the time to review the movers online and find out what others have experienced.
Look for a Binding Estimate
When a moving company does an in-person survey of your home, they are able to provide a binding or a not-to-exceed estimate or quote for your move. This allows you to budget for the move as you know the price you will pay (binding) or the maximum price you will (not-to-exceed).
Avoid Houston moving companies that offer a non-binding estimate as this means you may pay significantly more once the truck is loaded and weighed. Many less than reputable movers use this method to get customers to sign a contract on a very low quote that the movers knows is going to be considerably more as a final price.
