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Bookstore Movers
Washington, DC 22202202-570-4697
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Interstate Moves for Bookstore Movers
Consumer Ratings for Bookstore Movers — 48 Ratings
Complaints for Bookstore Movers
Areas Served by Bookstore Movers:
- Alexandria
- Anne Arundel Co.
- Arlington Co.
- DC–NE
- DC–NW
- DC–SE
- DC–SW
- Fairfax Co.
- Howard Co.
- Loudoun Co.
- Montgomery Co.
- Prince George's Co.
- Prince William Co.
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How to Find a Good Moving Company
If you need a moving company, you want one that provides reasonable and reliable pricing, takes good care of your belongings, takes care of both the home you’re leaving and the home you’re moving into, and does the job on time. Our ratings of area moving companies will steer you to an outfit that can do it.
How to Get a Good Price from a Moving Company
Good service is only part of the equation—you also want a good price. You’ll find tremendous price differences from equally reliable moving companies.
Moving Industry Basics
To deal effectively with moving companies, it helps to know how the industry works. A key is to know about the differences between local moves and long-distance moves.
Beware of Moving Brokers
In recent years, more and more moving brokers have sprung up on the Web. These companies usually do not own or operate any trucks, or employ movers; they simply collect a deposit and arrange for a moving company to handle your move. The problem with such arrangements is that you have no control over who actually performs the work.
How to Plan a Move
Invite several movers to your home to plan the best way to do your move and quote prices. But before you have anyone out, think about what services you’ll want and need; then refine your plans as you learn more about your options and likely costs.
How to Make Sure Things Go Smoothly
Our ratings of area movers will help you select a good one. But getting the best possible service from the one you choose still requires a good deal of effort.
Tips for a Do-It-Yourself Move
Moving yourself is hard work, but it does have certain advantages over hiring a mover: It’s much cheaper, you can take special care with prized belongings, and you can move when you want.
How to Prepare for a Move
The American Moving and Storage Association recommends the following steps as preparation for moving day.
Coverage for Loss and Damage During a Move
Your homeowners insurance policy may cover losses from specified risks such as fire and theft while your goods are moved. But the policy probably won’t cover the types of damage likely to be caused by a mover.
Consumer Comments for Bookstore Movers
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