| Most states require moving companies to register with the public utilities
commission. They regulate and verify the moving company has the required
insurance to cover the household good which are being moved. Its always best to
check out the moving background of the moving companies you are considering to
hire, at least 3 past references are the key to hiring a reputable moving
company. When verifying the moving background ask to see proof of cargo
insurance which is the insurance which covers your belonging. Does this
insurance cover artwork and jewelry? Is this repair or replacement insurance or if a claim arises how much does the insurance pay? some moving
companies only carry the basic minimum insurance required which only pays .60
cents per pound. Always know these answers. In most cases you can call your
homeowners insurance provider and take out extra insurance just for the move.
Decided to move yourself? try a moving truck rental from Budget, They have car
dollies, and rent appliance dollies, moving blankets and most of the equipment
you need for a safe move. Have you ever traveled the highway and notice which
moving trucks are always broken down on the side of the highway, yes you know
who were talking about, so order your truck from Budget Truck Rentals. Order
discount moving boxes and use same size boxes when packing the truck, this saves
a lot of wasted space. Use stretch wrap to secure bedroom furniture etc, stretch
wrap all drawers closed so they wont fly out when rounding a curve in the road,
when moving pictures use frame moving boxes or wrap each picture and pack in a
sturdy box. When packing your rental truck for a long distance move remember to
use ratchet straps to tie down your load, refrigerators, washing machines etc.
and use one moving blanket for each piece of furniture, If your using rental moving blankets -
these are very thin so use two for each piece of furniture and make sure each piece is completely
covered. Lightweight moving boxes can stack on top of appliances etc. as fillers. Check
out our Load the Truck section for more information. |
