Moving Van Companies - How to Make the Right Choice
Posted by: real estate / Category: Moving RelocatingMoving Van Companies are as common as gas stations it seems sometimes. Even once you go beyond the national brands, there are a number of smaller regional brands that offer rental moving van services. So many options can sometimes make one lose sight of what they are really after. With this thought in mind, we have put together a list of things you should consider when looking at rental moving vans from moving van companies:
1. Do they have the type of van you need?
You should determine if the van will have the right size requirements for your move. Recognize most vans only offer enough space for the equivalent of 1 room of belongings. This means they are ill-suited for house moves unless you are planning on doing multiple trips. In addition, one must consider the space requirements of the doors and how they open up. Recognize that the height of most moving van’s storage space is under 5 feet tall and that the back doors can sometimes be difficult to work around when loading. Some moving vans will offer sliding doors which may be more helpful for loading on busy city streets or in tight spaces.
2. What other loading supplies will you need?
Since many moving vans do not come with lifts or loading ramps, it can be more difficult to load bigger items. For heavier items like TVs and sofas, it is ideal to have someone else help you with the move. This will reduce the risk of personal injury and reduce the risk of damage to your truck. It is ideal to use dollies and other carrying straps that help reduce the weight of these items. In addition, it is ideal to put padding on the floor of the moving van to make it easier to slide boxes and other belongings into the moving van. This simple step will save you time, energy, and help protect your items when loading and unloading.
3. Does the moving van company have service in your new home area?
One good tip to help will all moves, not just rental moving vans, is to go with a company that has offices in both points of your move. Ideally, you want to have there be an office at the location of your old home or apartment and an office at the new location or new home. This makes traveling much easier as one way rental moving vans becomes an option. This can help save time by having to avoid a round trip. Even for moves that are occurring in the same city, this can be valuable if you are able to drop the moving van off at an office closer to your new home.
4. Do not forget to inspect the moving van before use.
While doing your inspection, it is very important to look for bumps around the perimeter of the van and to determine if the other electrical features of the van are working. Pay particular attention to the air conditioner and turn signals. However, beyond these basics, you should also look to see if all the doors open and close properly, especially for any sliding doors or doors in the back. Since these will be the doors opened when loading your belongings, a quick check of the doors will help ensure that the van is functional and that the doors will remain closed during transport. The key here is to ensure the doors stay closed when they are in the locking mechanism and to take note of how the back doors open up to help with your loading.
By keeping these tips in mind, finding a good rental moving van should be relatively straight-forward. You will find that most moving van companies offer similar types of vans and so the main differences will result on the price and the quality of the specific moving van used. Either way, you will be glad to know that most reviews of moving van companies are quite positive.
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