OT- mover recommendations?
Anyone have recommendations for movers in Allen / McKinney area?
I am moving a one bedroom, first floor apartment of stuff to a house about 5 miles away so it's not a huge job. I just don't want to ask friends or family to move the furniture - they are already helping with clothes and kitchen stuff.
I am moving a one bedroom, first floor apartment of stuff to a house about 5 miles away so it's not a huge job. I just don't want to ask friends or family to move the furniture - they are already helping with clothes and kitchen stuff.
I've heard both stories about those "starving students" movers .. On one hand, I've heard they're pretty reasonable in price compared to most moving cos. (and they give some kids some needed summer $$s), but that being said, they often are not quite as experienced or careful with protecting your stuff. 
Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "
HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )
Dee - (This is Debbi posting from Danni's house) When I get home I'll look up the number for the movers that moved me last month. I know the name is Reasonable Movers, and James is the guy in charge. They did a fantastic job, were very professional and fast. I'm not sure what their rates are since my apartment locator paid for it, but I'm sure they weren't outrageous. I'll definitely be using them again when we move next.
Debbi
BTW- Where is the new place? Closer? Want to walk sometime??
Debbi
BTW- Where is the new place? Closer? Want to walk sometime??
Home is where the army allows me to live with my husband
I know what I need to do - I have to choose to take care of me or I choose to fail
I know what I need to do - I have to choose to take care of me or I choose to fail
One VERY important note about using movers, btw. In Texas, everyone: you are limited to "steerage" (IIRC is the buzz term) for any items damaged or lost during a move, unless you pay extra for full value supplemental insurance coverage on the items.
The steerage amount is like a paltry 70 CENTS per pound of the weight of the item damaged, regardless of the actual value of the item or the cost to replace or repair it. That means, e.g., that if you have a small portable T.V. that weighs 10 lbs. which is lost or destroyed in the move, the mover only has to reimburse you $7 for that item, regardless of its value or what you paid for it.
I think it's always worth it to pay a small extra amount fo rthe full value supplemental insurance coverage, no matter what assurances the movers may give you as to the safety and protection of your property. Be sure to put down a declared value ahead of time when you get the policy that covers the true value of each item to be moved. (also, be aware that more often than not your homeowner's insurance will NOT cover such damage/losses).
Also, either way, it's important that you inspect and inventory your items as soon as they arrive and are unloaded at your new location. If you find anything missing or damaged at that time, be sure it is noted on the bill of lading/claim form that you sign with the movers and insist that you be allowed to do so before they leave the location. Most moving contracts provide that if you fail to do so before the movers leave the premises after the move, you waive any claim for damages not made before then.
The steerage amount is like a paltry 70 CENTS per pound of the weight of the item damaged, regardless of the actual value of the item or the cost to replace or repair it. That means, e.g., that if you have a small portable T.V. that weighs 10 lbs. which is lost or destroyed in the move, the mover only has to reimburse you $7 for that item, regardless of its value or what you paid for it.
I think it's always worth it to pay a small extra amount fo rthe full value supplemental insurance coverage, no matter what assurances the movers may give you as to the safety and protection of your property. Be sure to put down a declared value ahead of time when you get the policy that covers the true value of each item to be moved. (also, be aware that more often than not your homeowner's insurance will NOT cover such damage/losses).
Also, either way, it's important that you inspect and inventory your items as soon as they arrive and are unloaded at your new location. If you find anything missing or damaged at that time, be sure it is noted on the bill of lading/claim form that you sign with the movers and insist that you be allowed to do so before they leave the location. Most moving contracts provide that if you fail to do so before the movers leave the premises after the move, you waive any claim for damages not made before then.
Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "
HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )
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