8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring House Movers in Sydney
Moving house in Sydney has its own special kind of stress. Narrow terrace streets, strict loading zones, apartment lifts that need booking days ahead, and traffic that can turn a 20-minute drive into an hour. Add the fact that you're handing your furniture, your keepsakes and half your life to a crew you've only just met, and it's no wonder people lose sleep over it. The good news is that most moving disasters can be avoided with a few honest questions asked up front. A good mover won't mind being quizzed. In fact, the ones worth hiring usually welcome it. Here are eight questions I'd ask before signing anything. 1. Can I get a written quote, and what exactly does it cover? A number over the phone isn't a quote. Ask for something in writing that spells out the hourly rate or fixed price, the minimum booking time, call-out or travel charges, and any fees for stairs, long carries or heavy items like pianos. It's also worth asking whether the clock starts when ...