Tips For Moving to Eagle Ford Village

Are you moving to Eagle Ford Village for an extended stay? Perhaps you are coming to stay with us for 6 months to a year. We often get workforce housing requests for months at a time. Below are some great moving tips to follow.

Sometimes a move is just too big an undertaking to handle alone; and sometimes the help that’s needed is whatever help you can get! (Seriously, want to help me move? Can you be there on Saturday at 8am? Can I borrow your truck?) OK, obviously I am just trying to represent the situation in words…but you know what I mean. Moving is stressful and you will want and take whatever help you can get. And, when you just don’t want to deal with it, you need to be sure you hire the right professionals.

What you need is a system to follow to make it all easier. There are certain steps you need to take when looking to hire professionals to handle your move. If you follow this process, it will all come together nicely. Here are some great moving tips you can follow.

Moving Tips When You Need Professionals

If you’re moving more than a few towns over, you’ll want to search for a company that specializes in moves from state to state. There are regulations in place that may prevent some companies from crossing state lines. Moving companies have to be certified by the government for national or international moves. Be sure to pick a company that fits your geographical needs.

Get referrals.

• Never underestimate the benefit of calling your friends and family for referrals or accounts of their experiences.
• There are so many moving companies out there and you’ll need to weed through them to find the right one for you.
• Asking for actual experiences with moving companies will help you to determine the best choice.

Contact several companies and discuss your needs.

Once you have narrowed it down to a few companies who can cover your needs, it’s time to call them and discuss your move. It’s important not to make decisions prematurely. Discuss things beyond the hourly rate, such as the fees per mover, mileage rates, packing, larger items, etc. You will even want to ask if they are licensed and how they are licensed (remember what I said about national and international moves?). Also, confirm they are fully insured in case something would happen to your stuff during the moving process.

Get several estimates.

Next, schedule a free estimate. Companies unwilling to conduct an in home estimate for free should be removed from your list immediately. An in-home estimate is the best way to be completely prepared for the move and will help avoid any surprise charges if you should choose that company.

Make sure the moving company is aware of everything you want done – what needs to be packed, what goes where, how you want it handled and moved.

Find out what items the company cannot move. Some regulations will not allow moving companies to handle and transport certain items such as chemicals, propane tanks, etc. Some states won’t even let you take plants across state lines. Again, eliminate surprises for your moving day and discuss everything during the estimate.

Be sure to ask them if they have any questions for you. And, they should. A company that doesn’t ask you anything isn’t being thorough enough, in my opinion. Unless you gave them a printed and bound report that is beyond detailed, they surely have at least one question they can ask you.

Review the contract.

Read the contract carefully. And, don’t be afraid to ask questions about it. All moving contracts should state in detail the rates and pricing, liability, delivery dates, the move description and claims protection. Ask about the insurance the company holds for the contract. Discuss accident and damage protocol. You’ll want to know how well the company will handle the mishaps that can occur. And, be prepared for mishaps to happen, it is often inevitable during a move. Make sure you get a copy of the contract to keep for your records so you know what you signed.

It’s time to move!

Finally, the big day has come. There are some key things you need to know for moving day to keep it as stress-free as possible and without major catastrophe.

First, you should be present during the move. If you cannot be there in person, you should have your spouse, partner, close friend or a relative stand in for you. Be sure you have gone over your wishes with them ahead of time so they are prepared in case the moving company has questions or finds a small issue. The last thing you want is to leave the moving company there alone and have no one available to provide them direction or give them answers.

Give them feedback.

Now that the move is complete and you are getting all settled in at your new place, think about giving the moving company some feedback. Moving companies, like all companies, rely on the reviews of clients to fuel their business. Reviews help ensure customers get the best service possible, and allow the company to correct any issues you may have discovered during your move. If you had an experience worth sharing, you should!

Happy with these moving tips? Once you are here, we at Eagle Ford Village will do everything we can to get you comfortable. We understand that moving can be stressful.