Choosing a moving company in Los Angeles involves more than comparing hourly rates. A reliable mover should be properly licensed, communicate clearly, explain all applicable charges, and have the experience and equipment needed for your type of move.
Before scheduling your move, ask each company these seven important questions.
1. Are You Licensed and Insured?
Ask the moving company for its complete business and California moving-license information. Verify the information independently and make sure the name on the license matches the company providing your estimate.
Giant Movers 365 Inc. is a licensed California moving company providing local and intrastate moving services. Our California moving permit number is CAL-T/MTR 0192654, and our USDOT number is 3963538.
2. What Services Do You Provide?
Not every moving company provides the same services. Ask whether the company can assist with:
- Residential and apartment moving
- Office and commercial moving
- Packing and unpacking
- Furniture protection
- Loading and unloading
- California intrastate moving
- Short- or long-term storage
Giant Movers 365 offers flexible moving services based on the customer’s home, schedule, inventory, and specific moving needs.
3. How Are Your Moving Charges Calculated?
Ask the mover to explain the hourly rate, minimum number of hours, travel-time charges, packing-material costs, overtime, and possible charges for unusually heavy items or difficult access.
The lowest advertised rate may not represent the final cost. A trustworthy company should explain its rates and applicable charges before the move begins.
Giant Movers 365 provides customers with written estimates and clearly explains the moving terms before service.
4. What Information Do You Need for an Accurate Estimate?
Provide complete information about your move, including:
- Pickup and delivery addresses
- Size of the home or office
- Approximate inventory
- Stairs and elevators
- Distance from the truck to the property
- Parking restrictions
- Large, fragile, or unusually heavy items
- Packing or storage requirements
Accurate information helps the moving company determine the appropriate truck, crew size, equipment, and estimated time.
5. What Valuation or Protection Options Are Available?
Ask the company to explain its valuation coverage and responsibility for lost or damaged items. Valuation coverage is not necessarily the same as full replacement-value insurance.
Review the available options and moving agreement carefully before moving day. Customers with high-value belongings may also wish to speak with their insurance provider about additional coverage.
6. What Do Your Customers Say?
Read recent customer reviews and look for repeated comments about punctuality, communication, careful handling, pricing, and professionalism.
Do not rely on ratings alone. Detailed reviews explaining where the move occurred and what services were provided can offer more useful information.
7. Which Areas Do You Serve?
Confirm that the company is authorized and available to complete your specific move.
Giant Movers 365 serves Los Angeles, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Encino, Reseda, Northridge, West Hills, Calabasas, the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, Ventura, Oxnard, San Bernardino, and surrounding California communities.
Choose a Los Angeles Moving Company With Confidence
Before hiring a mover, compare licensing, written estimates, services, valuation options, customer reviews, and communication—not simply the lowest price.
Giant Movers 365 provides residential, apartment, office, packing, storage, and California intrastate moving services. Call 310-988-5051 or contact Giant Movers 365 to discuss your move and request a free estimate.
