As you may have noticed, there are dozens of moving companies to choose from, nowadays. So how can you tell if you are dealing with reputable movers in Baton Rouge? Well, there are your standard tell-tale signs such as a fair Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating, good customer reviews, physical address, Chamber of Commerce membership and U.S DOT Number. But, there are a few other signs that tend to be overlooked and they include a pre-move survey, how the moving company handles their quotes and estimates.
Pre-Move Survey
A pre-move survey is not something you hear about too often when moving, but movers that offer pre-move surveys are serious about their job and the quality of service they intend to provide. Typically, a pre-move survey involves a surveyor visiting your home or office space to calculate the volume of household goods, appliances, equipment and so on. The purpose of this data collection is so that your movers can provide you with the most accurate quote for your move and your specific needs.
Moreover, the surveyor will generally take the time to outline the moving professionals’ responsibilities as well as yours from start to finish. Thus, a survey also ensures that you, the customer, are fully aware of what your specific move will entail.
Quotes and Estimates
In terms of quotes and estimates, movers in Baton Rouge tend to have their own policies and procedures in place. Nevertheless, most moving companies generally provide three different types of quotes or estimates and they include the following:
* Binding Estimate – clearly the name indicates that whatever estimate is given will be binding i.e. be the expected price at the time services are rendered.
* Non-binding Estimate – this kind of estimate is just the opposite of a binding estimate and is essentially a quote.
* Binding not to Exceed Estimate – this hybrid style estimate ensure that you have an idea price or budget in mind and would like the scope of the moving to adhere to it.
Ultimately, it is up to the moving company to set their policy and procedures regarding quotes or estimates, but you can tell you are dealing with a reputable company if they have taken the time create this policies as well as if they go over them with you.
