How to Choose a Moving Company in NJ

Moving can be really stressful and time-consuming if you decide to do it on your own. However, the process is much easier if you hire the right moving company. With hundreds of moving companies in the market, you have to find the company that offers quality service at modest prices. At Gibraltar Van Lines, we know the process can be overwhelming. Today we want to offer some tips on selecting a moving company.

Here are steps on how to choose a moving company in NJ.

Make a list of moving companies in your area

How to Choose a Moving Company in NJ

Find the moving companies that are licensed for your area. You may find the names on the online directories and referrals from your friends and family. Always use companies that have local offices, we happen to be located in Montclair, New Jersey. Local companies are likely to offer better quality service.

You may sort the companies in your list according to the good feedback you have received from friends and local house improvement contractors. Call the companies and inquire their rates and terms of service. On our website we have testimonials from our valued clients.

From the feedback, choose a few companies depending on their perceived quality and the rates. Do not go for the pricing as the only benchmark for evaluating the service. You may look at online reviews or ask for customer referrals to evaluate the performance. The Better Business Bureau is also another area you can check the quality of service offered.

Be on the lookout for the red flags

Do not accept any company that forces you to pay a deposit before it starts its work. Some of the companies are not legitimate. A true, reputable company must also have a look at your equipment of household items before making a quote. Companies that make blind quotes are likely not to give quality service. Moreover, a reputable company has its own (preferably branded) trucks to do the transportation.

In all our years of service, at Gibraltar, we have never done anything shady or that may pose as a potential risk to you. Additionally, we own all of our trucks and vans—each of which is kept in great working condition.

Verify their location and address

Check the location of the moving companies’ who you have chosen. A legit company is the one listed under its trade names with a physical address. Be wary of the companies that are listed under residential names.

Ask for a copy of the insurance certificate and license

The insurance policy ensures that your equipment is safe in the hands of the moving company’s staff when on transit. A copy of the license confirms that the company has fulfilled all the requirements to offer the service in the given region.

If you’d like to see our insurance or see our license, just ask! Since 1973 we have been fully insured and licensed provide our moving services in New Jersey.

To learn more about us or have questions on how to choose a moving company in NJ, please call us today at 1-800-262-3499.