Virginia Movers You can Trust

There is no doubt that you can be spoiled for choice when it comes to finding a Virginia moving company in either the phone book or on the internet, but the problem is knowing which one is the best for you to hire. The truth is that the moving industry suffers as much as any other industry when it comes to unethical practices from some companies but in recent decades, concerted efforts have been made to stamp out bad work practices. Now strict codes of practice exist to help ensure that you receive the best service available. Learn more about Our Virginia Moving Company.

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Nevertheless, it is important that you are fully versed before making a decision on which Virginia movers to hire. That’s why we have compiled a short list of factors that you need to consider. Treat it as a check list then, when the boxes are ticked, you’ll know which one to choose.

Know Their Grade

The true worth of any company is in the reputation that they have within the industry they operate, and for moving companies there are two valuable official sources of information regarding this. The first is the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) which rates a company based on the number and type of complaints made against them. Obviously, those with the highest grade have little or no complaints lodged regarding their service, while those with a low rating have had several. You should only consider companies with an A or A+ rating because of the clear consistency of their services.

The other important source is the Department of Transport, which is responsible for licensing companies. Your Virginia moving company should be fully compliant with all of the regulations and conditions set out by the DOT, and have all of their licenses up to date. The DOT has a website (saferweb.com) which will detail any failures of a company to comply.

Know Their History

Any moving company in the Virginia area that is worth considering will have details on their business history. This relates to the experience that the company has and whether they have the resources to meet your needs or not. You can type their name into a search engine and find out online if there are any unofficial complaints against them – the internet is flush with consumer comment websites and blogs where people leave their opinions of moving companies.

Know Their Attitude

It’s as important as anything else that the representatives of any company treat you as a valued client from the off. If you have found a Virginia moving company that is up to the task then their customer services personnel will be polite, prompt and helpful when you ask them some questions. If they are not, then they will be blunt and pretty much rude to you, dismissing your concerns. Give their customer service desk a call and ask them some probing questions to see what their attitude to you is.

Check Their Website

Of course, you’ll have to check out a company’s website but be sure not to believe every word that you read. After all, even the dodgy Virginia movers will have testimonials on their sites. You should check out everything that you can, though. Their DOT Number should be on their site; if it’s not then something is amiss. They should also be able to tell you about their range of services and their insurance cover. However, you can’t take all of this for granted and should certainly make a call to speak to a representative before making any decision on them.

Follow Word of Mouth

When it all comes down to it, you only want to find out which Virginia movers you can hire that won’t over-charge you, break anything or run off with your things. So, word of mouth plays a starring role in any company evaluation. Maybe a neighbor, family member, friend or work colleague can tell you of a moving company that does a good job for a fair price. You can also get at first hand an idea of what standard of service to expect and because it is coming from a friend, you know you can trust it. It’s the least time consuming method of getting information and might cost you only a cup of coffee and a conversation.

These are some ways that you can go about finding a Virginia moving company that you can trust to move your belongings to your new home, but you don’t have to go to those lengths to search for a company. Your company is closer than that!

At Sage Moving & Storage, we have a keen knowledge of what it takes to make the public’s ‘best of’ list, and we intend to keep bringing smiles to our clients' faces for many years to come. We wanted to share with you some of the pointers we give people to steer them in the right direction, but we’ve noticed that often they come straight back to us. So, pick up the phone and talk to our own representatives to get all the details on our services. Ask around too, and word of mouth will tell you why it is we are considered a number one moving company in the Virginia area.