Rules for Hiring a Mover



A mover can make or break the ease of a move. When a mover is knowledgeable, honest, and experienced, a move is generally a much better experience for the homeowner or renter as opposed to the experience offered by a mover who is none of those things. In 2009 alone, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reported 8,400 complaints against moving companies for reasons including lost items, damaged items, and price increases after estimates were issued.

To ensure that the person hiring a moving company is given the best experience possible for their money, the following rules should be applied during the moving company search:

Contact the BBB at BBB.org to see if the moving company considered for the job has any complaints against it. The BBB issues letter grades to businesses with