Hiring Movers? Here are Common Issues to Avoid

May 10

Are you moving soon? Have you been scanning local moving companies via the internet, finding yourself unsure who to choose?

Before you spend another hour googling 'Movers near me’ or ‘Moving companies near me’, allow us to give you a few things to watch out for:

1. Lack of Proper Licensing or Insurance

When you are receiving a moving quote, always ask the company if they are fully licensed and insured. When asking, ensure the company has both workers compensation and general liability insurance. If not, you may be held liable for damage to your items, home, and even injuries incurred to the movers on move day.

Be very careful of checking what type of insurance coverage companies offer for your move as well. Companies will commonly only pay a few cents per pound for damaged or broken items, which can leave you out of hundreds to thousands of your hard earned dollars.

MoCo Moving is proudly fully licensed and insured. We offer full value insurance on every move, unless negotiated otherwise. This means that we will either repair or replace any damaged items!

2. Hidden Fees

When receiving an estimate, always make sure the price is guaranteed. Moving companies generally have a poor reputation for sneaking in fees for stairs, minor inconveniences, and just about anything that does not go their way. This is commonly due to poor logistical planning and a lack of care in the company’s estimation process .

MoCo Moving always gives a solid, guaranteed price. We move the specified items on our list with ZERO hidden fees!

3. Inexperienced or Shady Movers

Many companies are not properly established in the moving industry. It’s no secret that Montgomery County, MD, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia are economically strong areas. As a result, tons of unlicensed and inexperienced moving companies have popped up in the area.

It’s extremely common to see new road signs for undeveloped moving companies every week on major roads, such as Old Georgetown Rd and Democracy Blvd in Bethesda. These companies typically do not hire experienced movers, train their team properly, or conduct background checks.

At MoCo Moving, we pride ourselves on a 100% satisfaction rate with over 2,300+ completed jobs. We always background check, thoroughly train, and supervise our crew, making for the best service in the area.