Host, Sarah Rutan: Due to the abundance of unlicensed operators, it’s crucial to exercise caution when hiring a moving company. Today we’re in Milpitas with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Chitra Bheeman of Advantage Moving & Storage to learn more. Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Chitra Bheeman: Moving is considered one of the top five stressors in a person’s life and any time you have to move, there are a few things that we recommend that you keep in mind. In California, our industry is licensed by the bureau of household goods and services, so the first step is to make sure you check that the company you’re dealing with is licensed and that they are a legitimate business.
The second thing that you definitely want to keep in mind is to make sure that you get an on-site inspection and get all of the services, the cost of all the services, in writing.
One of the things to keep in mind, also, is that there is no deposit required to book a move. You reserve your move by signatures on the contract that the mover gives you. If anybody asks you for a deposit, that’s a clear red flag and you want to stay away from those people. The cost of a move could be anywhere from $1000 to $50,000, depending on the situation, so you want to deal with a good mover in the industry in your local area. Definitely check on the reputation of the company with your resources like Diamond Certified, you have other social media sites where there are reviews about the companies written, make sure you check every one of them and, you know, so on the day of the move, you don’t have any kind stress to deal with except to get your belongings, load it up, move to your next location, and settle down at your new home.
Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local, top rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified Expert Reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.
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