How to Choose a Mover

CHECK THE CREDENTIALS
 1.Every moving company must be properly licensed to operate in Connecticut. (All the moving companies listed in CT Mover.com are registered with the state of CT). Ask the mover if he is properly licensed in Connecticut, legitimate movers will gladly comply with your request and show you documentation. You can also call the CT Department of Transportation at (860) 594-2865
to verify the mover is licensed by the State of Connecticut.

WARNING: Use caution in choosing a mover from the Internet. Many sites advertise movers with out checking their credentials. Always choose a licensed and insured mover.

CHECK WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
 2. Call the Better Business Bureau. If the company has a lot of complaints, obliviously you would not want to use their services. If they have no complaints or just a few, check to see that the company responded and made a reasonable effort to rectify the situation.
TALK WITH THE OWNER
 3. An owner who is proud of the work his company does, will gladly tell you so. If you are not able to get through to the owner before the move, will he be available after the move if a problem should arise?
CHECK OUT THEIR OPERATIONS
 4.Vist the movers warehouse to see their operation. Check to see that their warehouse and equipment is well maintained. After all if they don’t take care of their property will they take care of yours? Also if you will require storage in their facility, you’ll want to make sure their warehouse is clean and dry.
DON’T BE PRESSURED
  5.A legitimate company will not try to sell you with high pressure tactics. Instead they should motivate you to purchase their services based on their reputation and quality of work. A professional mover will not criticize other companies to make themselves look better.
WORD OF MOUTH IS BEST
 6. Check with family and friends. Their satisfaction with a company is a good indication that you also will receive good service.
CONSIDER THE HIGHEST ESTIMATE
 7.Since most major moving companies use the same tariff (itemized charges for each service they perform) your final charges won't differ much from company to company for the same services and weight. The company with the highest estimate is probably offering you the most realistic price.