Long-distance moving companies in California are trained to provide a comprehensive service, whether you are moving to this part of the country or outside it.
All are covered by the licenses and insurance required by law, and their workers are competent and experienced professionals. Their clients attest to this and refer to their satisfaction by recommending them.
What to look for in a long-distance moving company?
Choosing a reliable and safe company to carry out long-distance removals is essential. This will avoid having a bad experience in the already complicated act of moving, with all your belongings, from one place to another.
Be observant and investigate well to verify that you will get preferential treatment, considering that the company offers:
- Binding estimates. Not having estimates of this type does not guarantee that the price of the work will be maintained.
- Coverage options. Depending on the one you choose, it may generate an additional cost. However, basic liability coverage is included in the quote, free of charge, from most reputable companies.
- Possibility of verifying itinerary. That is, you can track it from the time it leaves until it arrives at its destination.
Giving yourself the space to read the reviews and comments left by previous clients will give you an idea of the effectiveness of the company. If they are committed and comply with what they guarantee.
How to avoid being scammed?
- It is always important to inquire about several points that can identify potential scams so as not to fall for them, such as:
- FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) license. They must have it to represent a legal company.
- Comments, since those who have made the mistake of hiring them, will leave negative opinions regarding the initial price and the one they ended up being charged.
- Collection of the move, since it will be done according to the length in cubic feet, instead of budgeting it by weight as is commonly done.
- Signature for the service contract, because they will want it done before making the budget. Or they will want payment in advance.
- References about the service, since if you don\’t get any, you could probably fall into the hands of scammers. One of the places where you can get these reviews is Move.org.
FMCSA has a database where all these companies are registered. These companies must display their USDOT (United States Department of Transportation) number at the bottom of their website. Locate it and track its legal information.
What is Move.org, and how does it work with you?
It is an organization that supports you for free, acting as a personal concierge. This will be in charge of easing the moving process, taking care of the following:
- • The configuration of essential services for your home or office. Among them are the Internet, public services, insurance, etc.
- • Locate the best moving company near you.
- • Forward your mail to your new address.
All those self-install steps that take up your time and increase your costs are performed by Move.org
Services covered by long-distance moving companies
When the long-distance moving company provides full services, these will be what you will see in their advertising:
- • They are equipped with facilities to store your goods in the short or long term if that is the case.
- • Its workers carry out the disassembly and assembly of the furniture to be moved.
- • They are in charge of packing, personally, all your objects.
- • They transport all kinds of items, no matter their size or fragility.
- • If it is necessary to take the transport by boat, it is done.
- • They deal with the cleaning of your home or office.
- • Get rid of all trash and debris (if any).
Moving companies of excellence will be able to respond to any of your requirements. Each move is a personal world, none is the same as another. Each client has their own way of seeing things. So, each one will decide what is best for him.
How does a moving company stand out?
Apart from all the above points, it is essential to make clear one of the most important objectives of any company that wishes to remain in time:
- Customer service must be personalized and professional. Your satisfaction and comfort are paramount.
- Be very honest and transparent at the time of quotes. Explaining in detail the costs of each section of the move makes the client trust the company.
- Making representative offers, without detriment to the quality of the service, will make users want to hire them again.
Any adjustment or improvement in the service and attention systems will be well received by the clients. They will never be others.
Pets and long-distance transportation
If for humans moving from one place to another is exhausting, especially if the move is long-distance; It is easy to imagine that for your pet it is much more stressful to live in this type of situation. Most of them are territorial and get used to being in the house they have lived in for years.
Definitively leaving there baffles them. Undertaking a long trip can make them desperate. This stress can cause many difficulties. The animal may try to bite or scratch in order to escape. Therefore, it is necessary to have safe cages that prevent this from happening.
How to transport your pet safely?
Below, you will find some tips that you should always keep in mind if you have pets and are going to move. These are:
- • In each state, the regulations and licenses regarding pets may differ. You should inquire about those that are required in the area where you will be moving. This way you will avoid inconveniences and sanctions.
- • Before you leave, take her to the vet for a routine checkup to check her vaccinations.
- • Make an update of your pet\’s identification. If it escapes, it will be easier to find it.
It is useful if you keep old furniture. This is a piece of advice that can help your pets feel at home when they arrive at their new home. Their sense of smell is highly developed, and the smell that remains in them will provide them with familiarity.
How the boxes should be arranged inside the truck
All qualified personnel knows this information in detail. Well, making mistakes when placing the boxes inside the vehicle where they will be transferred can end in disaster. This is how the best moving companies should distribute them:
1. In the \”mom\’s attic\” will be the most sensitive objects
Fragile items will be put in the section of the truck called “mom\’s attic”. She is located in a separate area from the rest, to prevent these objects from breaking, they must be secured with tie straps. It has a weight limit that must be taken into account.
2. Towards the front will go the heaviest
Distributing the weight well inside the truck will give safety to the trip, especially at times when speed must be increased. For this reason, heavier appliances should be placed toward the front, close to the front wheels.
Refrigerator, washing machine, dryer and the like, first, align them with the front wall. These can be secured with ropes.
3. Furniture will follow
After the larger appliances, the staff will move on to furniture such as tables, beds, shelves, chairs, etc. If some of them can be taken unarmed, it is the best because of the space to be occupied and because it is easier to position them.
It will always be advisable to place articles of similar weight from side to side, which allows balance.
4. The boxes will be placed in the places that fit
The heaviest first and towards the front, keeping in mind on which furniture they can be placed without their weight deteriorating them. If they are extremely heavy, it will be preferable to put them on the floor.
Those that contain clothing and lighter objects may go on furniture or other boxes that are heavier. Everything will be tied between the rails of the truck walls to prevent it from falling on the way.
5. Objects that do not go in boxes
All these elements, such as bicycles, lawnmowers, vacuum cleaners, etc., will be destined to go in the back of the truck cabin. They will be secured with ropes so that they do not move and will not damage any furniture.
How are prices calculated by these companies?
The factors to be taken into account to calculate the costs that your move will generate are the following:
- • The total weight of your objects
- • The distance to be traveled
- • Seasonality
- • Hourly rates for labor
Extra expenses may occur according to the specific requirements of the move. It is of the utmost importance to be aware of them so as not to incur subsequent disputes.
Long-distance moving in California
Long-distance moves, whether you\’re in California or not, are complicated. This means that the companies in charge of carrying out this entire process, such as Beacon Moving, do not skimp on the details. These actions make us reliable and effective allies for our clients. Professionalism and the desire to do the job with dedication make the difference.
Moving all your goods and belongings, safely and responsibly, will be our goal. Don\’t hire the first one you get. Be careful and do not hesitate to investigate all the necessary data to be calm. Following all these tips will protect you from all danger