Qualities All Moving Companies Should Possess

There are some qualities all moving companies should possess. Unfortunately not all moving companies possess those qualities. Why is that? Why can it be so difficult to find a moving company with the simple qualities all moving companies should possess? The answer is simple, yet difficult to understand for many. All people have different principle and values. What may be acceptable actions to one person may be unfathomable to another. However, there are certain indisputable qualities that all moving companies should possess if you hire them.

Honesty

Honesty should be one of the easiest things for a moving company. When you ask a moving company a question, they should always be willing to give you honest answers. If you ask if a moving company is licensed, they should tell you the truth. Afterall, hiring licensed movers is an important factor when choosing movers. Furthermore, if a mover is injured on your property and they are unlicensed, you can be held financially responsible for their injuries.

Experience

Experience is of paramount importance. All movers come into the moving industry with a certain set skills and principles. Everything else after that point must be acquired through experience in the field. Only years of experience can teach a mover how to do the following: Pack things safely. Move things safely and efficiently. Schedule moves properly. Providing excellent customer service. Those are a few of the things that can only be learned through experience. Until those things are learned through experience, mistakes are made. These are mistakes that can cost moving company customers time and money.

Integrity

Part of having integrity is being honest, which we have already mentioned. Possessing strong moral principles is the second part of integrity. The best small businesses always have strong moral principles. It is part of what makes them staples of the local community. It is also what allows them to keep a great reputation within the local community. When a moving company truly has integrity, it benefits the local community and the moving company as well. Integrity is largely dependent upon an individuals values so it is subjective. However, you will find that the companies that have the utmost integrity usually have the best reputation.

Loyalty

Why does a moving company have to be loyal? Why is that important? There are moving companies that will book as many moves as possible and then only choose to show up to the highest paying job available. We have written about these practices at great lengths in our blog post titled “movers that show up.” Moving companies should always stay loyal to the moving dates they have scheduled with their customers. Loyalty is extremely important.

Intuition

A moving company’s ability to recognize problems and solve them quickly is fundamental. Experience certainly plays a role in this department. However, some individuals are naturally better problem solvers than others. The best movers and moving companies are able to “think on their feet.” The intuitive movers have a solution to problems quickly. That means customers can save money.

Preparedness

The best moving companies will always be well prepared. They will always have the proper equipment needed to execute the move. Moving companies that are well prepared are less likely to damage items during a move. They are also more efficient movers. Proper equipment such as dollies, padded blankets, and packing materials are something prepared movers will have with them at all times.

Over All Else Trust Your Instincts

If you do not feel the moving company does not have the qualities you desire, trust your instincts. If your intuition tells you something, you should listen. Many potential customers may try to give a moving company the benefit of doubt when they see red flags. There are plenty of great moving companies out there. If you see red flags, don’t hire that moving company. Don’t let the moving company talk you into hiring them by offering a lower prices. Odds are they will not stick to the estimate. Trust your instincts above all else.

Thank you for reading. We hope this article has helped you learn about the qualities all moving companies should possess. Read our blog for more helpful moving tips and information.