Hiring a Mover

Here are the questions people have asked about hiring moving companies, including tips to ensure you get the right movers for your move.

1. Are moving companies registered with the government?
2. Once I've hired a moving company, what am I repsonsible for?
3. What can I expect when the mover comes to my home to do an estimate?
4. Do I really need an estimate?
5. What information must the moving company provide?
6. How soon before I move should I call the movers?
7. How much do I tip the movers?
8. How do I find a moving company I can trust?
9. How do I know that the estimate is reasonable?
10. What kind of estimate should I ask for?
11. How do I lodge a complaint?
12. Should I move it myself or hire a moving company?