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If you’ve been following some of our recent blog posts, you’ve seen more than a few blogs about the types of things you should look for when you hire a moving company, along with some of the warning signs that should have you running in the other direction.

For this post, we’d like to continue to hammer these points home.

When you hire movers, you’re hiring a company that will be charged with carefully handling all of the items in your house, your studio, or your condo, so you’ll want to make sure you’re working with a company that’s both reputable and experienced.

Below are the top 5 things you shouldn’t do when you hire a moving company in Vail/ Summit County:

If you like the quote you got from the first company you called, that’s not to say you shouldn’t call at least two others. Don’t stop with just one! When you get the quotes, you’ll want to compare costs, experience and you’ll want to get a good sense of the types of services they provide. Are they accredited with the BBB? No? Cross them off your list. Do they have a long list of good reviews on Yelp? No? Cross them off your list.

Never, ever hire a moving company that doesn’t come to your home. When a moving company comes to your home they’ll be able to get a sense of what you’re moving, how long it will take to load and unload your items, and they’ll be able to provide you with a detailed estimate based on your inventory. If a company gives you a quote over the phone, sign unseen, this is a big red flag that you’re working with an unlicensed service provider.

Never, ever hire movers that aren’t licensed and insured. Remember, you’re placing the moves in charge of every item inside your home! If the movers do damage to the home you’re moving out of, or they do damage to the home you’re moving into, when you work with an unlicensed moving company, you’ll be on the hook to pay for those repairs. It’s also worth noting that if the movers damage your items (ie: bedframe, couch, your washer and drier), you’ll be stuck paying for those repairs, too.

Don’t choose a mover based on price alone. Just because company A gave you the best rate, that’s not to say they’re the most qualified to handle your move. Again, as with the bullet point above, attempting to save a few bucks on the front end could cost you far more in the long run.

If you’re not asking questions, you’re making a mistake. Be sure to ask the moving company to provide you with their registration number, along with a written quote that includes rates and estimates. Will they be using subcontractors? Do they charge additional fees? All of these things are important to know ahead of time.

Are you in the process of planning a local or a long-distance move? We can help! Call American Moving Company today at 970-949-4949 to get started.

In our last blog, we blogged about a moving company horror story that was relayed to us by one of our prior clients. She had never hired a moving company before, so she had no idea what types of questions she should ask, and the types of things she should look for.

For this post, we wanted to address both of those items.

Be sure you hire the correct type of moving company. If you’re staying local, or you’re not moving out of state, you can start your search by looking for an intrastate mover. This type of mover specializes in shorter distances. On the other hand, if you’re moving halfway across the country, you’ll want to search for a reputable interstate moving company. Long distance movers need to follow regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Keep in mind, that an out-of-state move will cost more than a local one.

Make sure the moving company is licensed and insured and be sure to do your research! Ask them to provide their registration number! If you’re able to get a referral from a friend or family member, this will be a great place to start. If you can’t get a referral, be sure to research the company to see how they’re ranked with the Better Business Bureau. Are they accredited? Do they have a Yelp or Facebook page? What has their prior clients said about their experience with these movers? If the company doesn’t have a BBB rating and if you can’t find them listed on social media, these are big red flags.

When you start to place calls to Boulder, CO moving companies, be sure to have a list of questions ready. Find out what type of moving supplies they use and ask whether they reuse their supplies. Do you really want to move your clothes in a wardrobe box that has been used by 12 other clients? We’re guessing the answer is no. Do they use subcontractors, or do they only work with their own people? Ask if they’ll provide you with a written estimate. A legitimate moving company always provides a written estimate to their clients. You should also ask if there are circumstances in which you’d need to pay additional fees.  For example, some movers will charge an additional fee if they need to move furniture up or down several flights of stairs. Some companies require clients to pay a fuel surcharge.

Have additional questions? Call American Moving today!

At American Moving, it’s our mission to provide the highest quality relocation services possible. The relationships we have with our customers and the communities we serve are very important to us!

For more information on the types of things, you should look for when you hire a moving company in Boulder, CO, call us today at 303-402-0100. Our company is licensed, insured and we provide insurance coverage for your high-value items.

The experts at American Moving company can help you pack, store and move your belongings from your current home to your new one, but there are still quite a few things you’ll need to handle, on your own, before the big day.

Below are just a few of the items you’ll want to add to your pre-move checklist.

Decide what’s coming, what’s being donated and what’s going into the trash can

In our previous blog post, we talked about the importance of sorting your belongings into three separate categories: keep, purge and donate.

Going through each room in your home, and making these decisions, should rank high on your moving checklist.

Research moving company options

If you’ve never needed to hire a moving company before, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Number one, are they licensed. Number two, are they insured. Number three, if you’re moving into a new state, do their trucks have a USDOT (US Department of Transportation) number on them. Number for- will they provide you with a written quote?

While there are many, many reputable Denver moving companies, Boulder moving companies, and Vail moving companies to choose from, there are still a few bad apples in the bunch. (We’re talking about the ones who aren’t licensed, are uninsured, and only give verbal quotes, which they revise way upward once they’ve started loading your stuff.)

The best thing you can do is to do your research and take your time.  You are, after all, trusting them with all of your family’s belongings.

Don’t be afraid to ask for references and whether the company is accredited with the Better Business Bureau. Yelp and Google+ are great places to check for information about prior clients’ experiences.

Take measurements

Do you remember that episode of Friends where Ross buys a new couch, only to learn that getting it up the stairwell just isn’t going to happen?

Will your bedroom furniture fit in your new space? Will that custom, 12-person kitchen table work with the square footage in your new dining room?

If you won’t be able to fit the new furniture up the stairs or in the front door, you might want to reconsider bringing it with you.

Change your address

Be sure to contact your creditors, subscription providers and the USPS to update your address. If you do any online shopping, make sure to clear out your old address and input your new one.

You’ll want to do this sooner than later, to ensure important documents and/or packages don’t get lost in the mail.

At American Moving, we understand that moving can be stressful, but the good news is that when you hire professional, experienced experts, it doesn’t have to be.

Call us today to learn how we can help.

Our Denver moving company office can be reached at 303-469-6683. Our Boulder moving company location can be reached at 303-402-0100 and our Vail moving company office can contacted by calling 970-949-4949.

Moving is stressful.

Not only do you need to box up all of your belongings, if you’re moving to a more compact living space, but you’ll also need to decide what’s coming with you, what’s going in the trash and what’s being donated.

Below you’ll find our top four tips for downsizing before the big day.

Break the task into manageable pieces

Have you heard the quote about eating the elephant one bite at a time?

When you start the process of going through your stuff, don’t look at the totality of the project—take it room by room. (Trust us, the latter will be far less overwhelming.)

Start early

You should also give yourself plenty of time to do it. Sure, we all know someone who would cram the night before an exam. When you’re 19 and in college (and there are a few pots of coffee involved), that’s manageable.

Cramming for a move (aka, putting everything off until the week before) will have an already stressful experience feeling that much worse.

If you can declutter one room a day, where you create piles for keep, toss and donate, you’re bound to feel much better than if you put it off until the last minute.

Go through old clothes

If your kids have clothes they haven’t worn in a year, donate them.

If their clothes no longer fit, donate them. Kids can grow very, very fast, so if the shirts, shorts, and (gulp) shoes you bought three months ago are unlikely to fit by the time the moving company shows up at your door, save yourself the box (or boxes). Why take it with you if you’re going to need to buy new stuff, anyway?

Now that we have the kids’ stuff out of the way, let’s move on to the adults.

You might also consider going through your (and your spouse’s) closet. The general rule of thumb is that if it hasn’t seen the light of day in more than 12 months, you might want to consider donating it to a local church, charity or second-hand store.

Go through old electronics

Do you have an old, dusty VHS player that’s taking up space in your garage? How about a first-generation Nokia cell phone, circa 1999? Is your better half still holding onto that 10-year-old digital camera (the one that’s been missing a charging chord for who knows how long)?

You can probably get rid of those, too.

Hire a local Denver, Boulder or Vail moving company to help you with the rest!

Once you’ve worked through your home and you’ve decided what to donate and what to toss, you might want to consider hiring and expert moving companies in Denver, Boulder or Vail moving company to help you with the rest.

At American Moving we have years of experience in helping families manages local and national moves. We offer packing services, storage services and moving services for residential and commercial clients.

For more information call our Denver moving company now at 303-469-6683. Our Boulder moving company location can be reached at 303-402-0100 and our Vail moving company office can be reached at 970-949-4949.

If you’re moving to or from a home in the Boulder Colorado region, we can help. At American Moving we have years of experience in providing Boulder moving services. We’re committed to ensuring our clients have a stress-free experience, which is why we are a full-service moving company.

Packing, Crating, Storing and Transportation Services in Boulder

We can help with packing and unpacking, in addition to crating, storing and transporting your items.

If you’re concerned about moving sensitive electronics, don’t be. Our highly trained staff can expertly pack your televisions, speakers, tablets, computers and gaming consoles. This way, you can rest assured your electronics are packed safely and securely in a way that will protect them.

At American Moving we can pack your entire home, or, if you just need help packing one or two items, we can do that too.

Many of our clients prefer to have our employees assist with packing fragile, difficult and specialty items. Having these types of items packed professionally can give you the peace of mind that your belongings are safely secured. We even have specifically designed cartons and crates for mirrors, artwork and photo frames!

If you have questions about how our Boulder Colorado moving company works, call us now at 303-402-0100 now to learn how we can take the stress out of your move.

Business Moving Company in Boulder Colorado

Moving a business can be challenging, but when you hire American Moving you can rest assured that the move will be handled efficiently and carefully.

Our expert Boulder Colorado movers have years of experience helping commercial clients with all of their office moving needs. If you need to have items stored for a period of time, we can help with that too. American Moving has a climate-controlled storage facility.

We can also provide guidance to your employees about the best way to label and pack their offices. Proper packing and labeling can help minimize downtime.

If you need to move an office in Boulder, call American Moving now at 303-402-0100 to learn how we can help ensure your move goes smoothly.

#1 Ranked Boulder Moving Company

At American Moving we have years of experience in helping local residents with all of their commercial and residential moving needs. Our commitment to professionalism and safety is why we’re the top ranked moving company in Boulder.

I can’t say enough good things about this moving company. We have had bad experiences with sketchy moving companies in the past and let me tell you American Moving is hands down a class act. They move, wrap, protect and pack like pros. We had the pleasure of working with Luis, Luis Jr., Charlie, Miguel and Sergio. They all did a fantastic job. The owner, Gabriel, also gives top notch customer service estimating time, meeting up with us beforehand, and making [sure] everting runs smoothly. We hope to not have to move again but if we do this will be the company we choose. We plan on recommending them to anyone we know. – Jessica D.

For more information on our full service moving company call American Moving today at 303-402-0100.

They say you never know how much stuff you have until you have to put it all inboxes. You also never realize how stressful a move can be until you’ve started to pack.

When you contact American Moving you can rest assured that you’re working with the #1 trusted moving company in the Denver metropolitan area. We are also the #1 ranked moving company in Boulder, Colorado and we’re even the #1 ranked moving company in Vail Valley.

Local Moving Services You Can Trust

If you’ve realized that moving to a new, local home is a bit more than you can handle on your own, American Moving can help. When you call our office you’ll quickly understand why we are the highest rated moving provider in the Denver, Vail Valley, and Boulder, Colorado areas.

We will never pass you off to a contractor. When you hire American Moving you’ll be working directly with one of our staff members. We’ll provide you with an accurate and honest quote and we will never surprise you with hidden fees.

Don’t get drawn in by a cut-rate moving company that outsources their labor.

At American Moving we understand that you’re not just moving your house, you’re moving your home. All of our employees undergo rigorous background checks and they’ve been rigorously trained to help ensure all of our clients moves go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Full Service Moving Company in Vail Valley

If you need to hire a Vail Valley moving company, look no further. American Movers will provide you with a fair, accurate quote and we never surprise our customers with miscellaneous charges.

Although some moving companies will provide you a lower quote out of the gate, they often tack on extra fees. When everything is said and done, you’ll find the cost of your move will be hundreds of dollars more than you expected. Our commitment to honesty and integrity are among the reasons that American Movers is the #1 choice for Vail Valley moving services.

We’re the full package

American Movers is a full-service moving company. We can help you if you need to hire a moving company in Denver and we can also help if you need to hire a moving company in Boulder.

If you’d rather not pack up your house by yourself, we can help with that too. Our staff can handle all of your home packing needs. Do you need to store your items for a period of time before you have them delivered? American Moving can crate, store and transport all of your boxes and furniture.

Just tell us when and where you need your items delivered and we’ll take care of the rest!

If you need help with unpacking, we can help with that too! Moving to a new home can be stressful, which is why we’re committed to providing our customers with a worry-free experience.

For more information or to get a free quote, call our office today to learn more.

• American Moving company in Denver: 303-469-6683
• American Moving company in Boulder: 303-402-0100
• American Moving Company in Vail Valley: 970-949-4949