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Elephant Movers Moving Company
607 220 6995
252 Pennsylvania Ave.
Ithaca, NY

Rokjer Bros. Moving
518-337-0809
20 Gurley Ave
Troy, NY

Allways Moving & Storage
(845) 339-5676
85 Grand Street
Kingston, NY

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8 Enterprise Road
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Divine Moving & Storage Ltd
(866) 348-4637
317 West 35th Street
New York, NY

Ace Moving & Storage
(212) 358-7777
227 E 14 2nd Ave
New York, NY

al Lee Installations
(212) 239-0420
37 W 20th St
New York, NY

Men On The Move Moving & Storage
(718) 577-1064
50 Carnation Ave
New York, NY

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(212) 566-5151
37-11 35th Avenue
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Divine Moving and Storage
(917) 493-1300
317 W. 35th Street
New York, NY

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Decided to hire professionals to move you? Recommendations from friends, relatives and neighbors are a good way to find the right moving company. Here are a few items to keep in mind when you interview prospective movers:

Only deal with licensed companies. Ask the representative to demonstrate that it carries worker’s compensation insurance to protect the company and its customers.

Ask about the firm’s experience and client list. Call a few clients to verify references.

Ask the movers if they are members of any local or national moving trade associations. If so, contact the associations for further information.

Check the companies out with the Better Business Bureau and the American Moving and Storage Association to see if they have information on them.

Get a written estimate, and determine whether it’s binding or non-binding. The most accurate way to estimate your moving costs is to get an in-home, visual assessment from the mover. Decide whether you want full service (they pack, unpack and move everything) or self-service (you pack and unpack everything and they move it).

When you’re ready to sign the contract, insist on a guaranteed price in writing that includes guaranteed pick-up and delivery dates. The contract should include a guarantee of how many hours the job will take, allowing an overrun of no more than 10 percent.

Published on January 16, 2007

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