The
moving process is enough to make anyone's stress levels skyrocket, and
the Canadian Association of Movers has some advice to avoid being left
high and dry at the last minute.
Summer is the peak demand period
for moving companies so make sure to get your ducks in a row early. The
C-A-M says you should check with them, your provincial government
and/or the Better Business Bureau before you hire anyone. They suggest
getting three on-site estimates in writing and to ask how your stuff
will be protected against loss or damage and insured while it's being
moved and get that, again, in writing.
The C-A-M warns do not use
a mover with vague contact info. If their website doesn't have a street
address and their only phone is a cell phone, don't hire them.