Frequently Asked Questions

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When to tip movers?

Tipping movers is the same as tipping any other employee that offered you a good service. Think about going to a restaurant – if you are satisfied with the service, you will tip the waiter and if not – you won’t. If you are happy with the service your local movers provided then you should tip the movers, because they just saved you from heavy lifting, stressing out etc. How much to tip the movers is also up to you.

Can movers move a pool table?

Every local moving company has its own policy when it comes to heavy items. Whenever you have something unique, different, heavy or just you don’t feel safe they can move it for whatever reason, you should tell that to your sales agent. Even if your local movers can’t move a pool table, there are lots of specialized pool table movers that can help. Sometimes it is better to hire separate movers for anything that is valuable than risk the safety of that item.

Will movers move suitcases?

Of course! No matter if you are using suitcases, boxes, bags or bins to pack your personal belongings, your local moving company will safely move it for you.

Why hire professional movers?

Professional movers will not only help you with heavy lifting, but they will help you plan and organize your move. If you want to move by yourself, it is very stressful, trust us. On the other hand, local movers are not even expensive anymore. For an affordable price, you will get a professional, experienced and trained group of movers that will safely and efficiently move your belongings for you.

Where to get movers?

There are lots of ways to get movers, but we will mention only how and where to get professional and licenced movers. In every area there are a bunch of moving companies, so it is not simple to pick the best one. You will have to do your research on a bunch of Los Alamitos movers and packers, so be patient. First option you have is to ask someone you know that moved recently to recommend some moving company. However, this is not that usual, so you will probably have to go to the Internet and start your search. Type on your explorer ‘movers near me’ , ‘furniture movers near me’ or something similar to that and start reading and exploring.

How movers charge?

The way movers charge depends on their company’s policy. Most of the local movers charge the hourly rates, but don’t be surprised if you get a flat rate for your move. No matter how they charge, your movers must explain what you can expect for that price – what is included and what is not included.

What movers won’t move?

Usually, local movers won’t move anything flammable or anything that can jeopardize anyone’s safety or safety of that belonging. If you are not sure about something – ask! Don’t rely that it is going to be a piece of cake to move that huge grand piano and then get disappointed on your moving day.

Movers who will pack and move?

Every professional local moving company can offer you packing assistance as well. The best thing about scheduling packers and movers is that you can completely relax and spend your time doing anything that you would like to do, instead of spending weeks packing and moving.

Are movers cheaper on weekdays?

There is no specific rule about this, so it depends on a professional movers. Sometimes, especially during the moving season, movers might be more expensive on weekends, but it doesn’t have to be the case. You can always ask your sales representative if there are any differences and how big of a difference it is.

Are movers liable for damages ?

When hiring local movers, you should always check if they are insured. Any professional movers are insured and in that case if any damage happens you are free to start your claim process in order to get the solution for a problem that occurred on a moving day.