Most moving disasters are not accidents. They are the predictable result of a few common mistakes, and one costly assumption. Think of it like surgery: you would not hand a scalpel to whoever quoted the lowest price. Yet every day, people trust their most valuable possessions to the moving company that presents the lowest price. More on this later.
The Mistakes People Make When Moving
The first mistake people make is waiting to contact movers until the move is upon them. The best moving companies are usually very busy, particularly during the summer moving season. If you wait until a few weeks before you must be out of your current residence, you could very well end up with a substandard mover, based on availability alone.
Another common mistake is underestimating the time necessary to prepare for the move. This typically occurs when the client/homeowner tells the moving company estimator “we are packing this room ourselves, we are selling these items, we are giving this away, etc.” When the movers arrive on day one of the move and little or none of what was represented happened, the scope of the job has changed, which can cause time and logistical issues as well as increased costs.
What does the move service contract say? Movers in Texas are licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Transportation. Many people fail to read and understand what is in the contract, such as movers in Texas are released from liability at $0.60/lb. for lost or damaged items (Basic Coverage) without purchasing Increased Valuation Coverage (Full-Value Protection). If a mover cannot offer you increased valuation coverage, it is because their insurance company will not write the coverage because of the perceived risk, or the cost of having increased valuation coverage in place is cost prohibitive. If the mover cannot offer increased valuation coverage for your goods, I would use someone like Curtis Specialized Moving & Storage, that can provide seven figure coverage.
Why Believing All Movers Are the Same Can Cost You Dearly
Here’s the assumption that costs people the most: That every mover is interchangeable, so you might as well pick the cheapest. In reality, never hire the cheapest doctor, lawyer or mover! A quote far below everyone else isn’t a bargain-it’s a warning. Some low bidders are not properly licensed or insured (always ask for the mover’s certificate of insurance). A few are outright rogue operators who load your life onto a truck and then demand more money before they unload it. The “savings” evaporate the moment something breaks, goes missing, or arrives held hostage. Not to mention the spike in your stress level.
A white-glove professional moving company is a different category of service altogether. At Curtis eighteen deliberate steps stand behind every move, from the first conversation to the final walkthrough where you say it is complete. Our crews professionally pack, crate, and install the specialty pieces most movers won’t touch. That’s how we have earned an A+ BBB accreditation for 21 straight years and the trust of Dallas’ most discerning families and designers.
Whether you are a designer requiring delivery services, a homeowner faced with a challenging relocation, a company moving across the country or to the building across the street, the professionals at Curtis Specialized Moving & Storage are qualified to ensure every detail is addressed. Contact the Curtis professionals at 214-634-0304 or www.curtismoving.com
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