Are you moving soon? Depending on the conditions of your move, it may be interesting to call on a professional.
That’s it, you have found the best rate for your real estate loan , your debt rate does not exceed the maximum limit , it has been perfectly calculated . But there remains the final step, the move, and with this step additional costs may be added. Budget, insurance, services… we help you choose the right formula for a peaceful move.
Steps for choosing your mover
As every time you call on a professional, choosing your mover is a crucial step for a well-prepared and successful move . Moreover, before embarking on lengthy research, start by asking around you if anyone already has a contact to recommend to you.
Indeed, any moving company must be registered in the Road Goods Transport Register (RTM) and the Trade and Companies Register (RCS). Beyond the legal existence of the company, these formalities make it possible to guarantee the professional and financial capacities necessary for this activity.
For even more guarantees, you can restrict the search field by limiting yourself to companies registered with the Chambre Syndicale du Déménagement (CSD). This organization brings together nearly 800 movers throughout France, and even has an online directory to allow you to contact those in your city.
In addition to registration in the registers, CSD member companies necessarily have a transport license and specific insurance. Finally, you can call on one of the 111 AFNOR certified moving companies, which therefore meet strict specifications and quality controls to qualify for this label. After selecting 3-4 trusted professionals, you should take the time to ask yourself what your budget is for your move.
It is possible to benefit from moving assistance depending on your situation, so do not hesitate to find out if you are eligible and if so, how you can apply for it. This will allow you to carry out a second sorting among the selected professionals, but also to know what level of service you can claim!
There are indeed varying levels of comfort when it comes to moving. While the “standard” formula only involves loading/unloading your boxes and furniture, a more “premium” formula exempts you from dismantling the furniture.
Like any estimate, this document must include a certain amount of essential information: the detailed description of the services, the conditions of access to the departure and arrival accommodation, the execution dates, the volume to be moved, the distance, a declaration of value of the goods transported…
Indeed, even the date of the move is a determining factor, with holiday periods, weekends and the end of the month being particularly sought after. If a quote has no binding value, it generally includes an expiry date which sets your maximum response time. This will allow you to bring in the competition, but also to eliminate an offer that would be too attractive. If a quote offers you a particularly low price, that’s not necessarily a good sign!
The advantages of going through a professional for your move
We know that moving is a significant source of stress for many households: 76% of French people experience anxiety when moving (TNS Sofres survey, January 2006). Beyond the natural fear of change, it is logistics in particular that causes the most worry for people who are moving. It is to avoid this that many of them decide to call on a professional mover.
The mover must be insured
If the intervention of a professional generally helps to avoid accidents, you are never completely safe from a bad surprise when opening your box of tableware or decorative objects… The advantage of a moving company is that it necessarily includes contractual insurance in its service which protects you in the event of a problem.
There are obviously different levels of guarantee, but be aware that the basic insurance is already sufficient to cover possible damage caused by the movers. Maybe you have great friends who are willing to carry dozens of boxes and help you take down your bed for your move…
By using a moving company, however, you benefit not only from the expertise of a professional, but also from all their equipment. Firstly, if you are moving more than 30-40 m2, you will inevitably need a heavy truck to move all your furniture and all your belongings. While rental services exist, they do not allow you to rent such vehicles, especially since you probably do not have the license to drive them.
In addition to the essential truck, a professional mover will necessarily be equipped with a hand truck, specific protection for your furniture and fragile objects, and above all, a furniture lift which will be particularly useful if you do not have an elevator and live upstairs!
You can buy your boxes directly from the mover, who will give you a bundled offer that is necessarily more interesting than if you bought them elsewhere.
In addition, this allows you to obtain specific boxes, suitable for transporting your various fragile objects.
He can also offer you a storage service, if the departure and arrival dates between the old and new accommodation require it.
Instead of going through different traders and service providers (purchase of boxes, rental of furniture lifts, rental of furniture storage, etc.), you save time by having only one contact, who also offers you services at preferential rates.
So, don’t wait any longer, if you have to move to a property that you want to buy, we advise you to simulate your credit first.