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HOW TO CHOOSE A MOVER FOR YOUR LOCAL MOVE: PART 1
Avoid Extra Charges!
Moving industry is notorious for unfair, secretive and not-so-ethical way of conducting business.
Take extra charges, for example. Internet is full of stories how people were ripped of by unfair moving companies. General rule of thumb: if the price sounds too good to be true, you will end up paying two times more than the original quote, and if you refuse to pay additional charges, chances are you will not see your belongings until you take care of outstanding bill.
I cannot stress this too much: never hire a moving company that has shrink wrap, blanket, overtime and over charges of this kind. This is the fastest way to overpay.
Let's say someone offers you a rate of $80 per hour for a crew of 2 movers and a truck with no extra charges for packing supplies for your furniture. Another company will offer you $70 per hour, but will charge you $5 per item that needs to be shrink wrapped. Guess what!
Although many people will opt for a mover who charges less per hour (sounds like a better value), most likely you will end up paying more than with the first moving company. It's very simple: every piece of your furniture will have to be wrapped with shrink wrap simply to minimize the chances of your belongings to be damaged during transition.
So, if you have just 10 pieces of furniture, it will add up to extra $50 on your bill. If your move takes 3 hours, you will end up paying $70 x 3 + $50 = $260, while if you took the first offer, you would get away with $80 x 3 = $240. And this is just if you have 10 pieces of furniture! (most people have way more than that)
My strong suggestion and general rule of thumb is: always go with a moving company that offers the simplest, uncluttered and most clear pricing structure, even if the hourly rate is a little higher. Do you really want to be counting the pieces that needed to be wrapped? Do you really care? Not only simple pricing structure will save you a headache and make your move more pleasant, 99% of the time it will also save you money at the end of the day.
Ideally, you should choose a moving company that offers hourly charge with no extra or hidden charges (mileage, shrink wrap, blankets and other) as opposed to a company that charges for these items, even if the hourly rate is a little higher. Simplicity and clarity is the key not only to save money, but also to ensure you have a pleasant moving experience!
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Movers were professional and kind. They protected boxes marked fragile and wrapped large furniture. Overall they handled all my items with care. Richard Gordon was accurate with my cost and communicated well with me. I will use them again if needed. Several large pieces of furniture were placed where I needed them. Nothing was broken or harmed. quotes |
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Milestone Relocation Solutions were fantastic!!! They were quick, efficient and kind! The pace was fast! They made sure that all items / furniture were wrapped so there would be no damages! I look forward using the in the future. Very fair priced and so fast! GREAT! Fantastic - Efficient! quotes |
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Customer service was knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect move from a three story house with very heavy furniture. Guys arrived on time and ready to go. They worked diligently, constantly moving. Absolutely No hidden fees. The price I was quoted was the price I paid. Everything was handled with care. Would definitely use them again and refer them to anyone needing help moving! quotes |
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What a great company and service team. I stumbled across them searching for movers. I've used them 4 times so far for moving. One of my moves were sudden and they were able to fit me right in with no problems. I would refer them to anyone. One of the best moving experience I've had in a log time. From the office staff to the actual movers, all presented great customer service. quotes |
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My boyfriend and I needed some help moving at the last minute. I contacted Milestone and they gave me all of the details. Once they arrived, they loaded our items in less than 30 minutes. I was impressed by their work performance. They were able to get us moved under the two hour mark. They were very professional every step of the way. I would recommend them to anyone. quotes |
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Milestone did a great job at helping my wife and I with our local move. The move was from an apartment building to a house. They arrived early and were quick with moving everything. They protected the furniture well and were professional. I would use them again in a heartbeat. I have already recommended them to my friends quotes |
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I just wanted to take a minute to thank you and your company for the awesome job your guys did today. We never could have moved my son's things down four flights of stairs alone. Your guys were pro's at it. They were very courteous and professional. They worked very hard and it was a pleasure to have them. They set a fine example for your company and I will recommend them to anyone that I know that needs a moving company. quotes |
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I appreciated the professionalism, prompt follow-up, flexibility, attention to detail and mostly the integrity of Milestone Relocation Services. On top of this, they are competitively priced. I have used them more than once and have referred them to friends who in turn, have used their services. Give them a try if you are looking for a mover to provide you peace of mind without breaking your pockets, Milestone will deliver! quotes |
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Very well done! Very nice guys and very helpful! Thank you very much! quotes |
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Kudos for the job well done: on time, careful, efficient and affordable. Office assistance was top notch as well. Overall, very impressed! quotes |
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The two gentlemen that moved us could not have been better. They were professional, on time, courteous, thoughtful and extra careful. I had expectations and they exceeded my expectations. They knew exactly what they were doing and their expertise showed. At the end of the day I hugged them good-bye. Definitely use this company when considering your next move. They make it simple and easy which is exactly what you need at moving time. quotes |
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The guys at Milestone were good at their jobs. They scouted the place before the move and then had a plan for getting it together. They were timely and kept everything organized. Well priced, too. quotes |
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I just wanted to say thanks again! The gentlemen that facilitated the move did an excellent job. It is rare as a consumer to receive such superb service. Although, I did thank them personally, please convey the message again! quotes |
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Phone: 713.533.8976 Fax: 855.845.1530 |
www.MilestoneRelocation.com/houston Email: info@milestonerelocation.com |
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