Without stress and hassle: rein in comfortably – that’s how it works!

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“There is magic in every beginning,” wrote the poet Hermann Hesse. For example, when you move to a new apartment, champagne corks pop. But until then, there’s a lot of not-so-pleasant things to do: getting rid of old junk and packing everything from the last pair of underwear to the giant wok into boxes. And then: drag, drag, drag. Downstairs, upstairs. The moving company enters the scene like a hero, but only if you find the right person. So a reputable, experienced provider. Because so many things can go wrong: It may take too long, it may be too expensive, or many things may break. How to prevent:

With the offer you kill two birds with one stone: you can take a closer look at a company and at the same time already identify the most important points within the scope of the contract. You can easily get cost estimates from companies in the region through platforms such as Movu.ch, moving.ch or Comparis.ch. It’s best to ask friends and family for advice.

On-site visit: It wouldn’t hurt if the company wanted to inspect the apartment, attic and basement in advance. The more details the provider knows, the more favorable his offer will be and the lower the risk of problems later on. This is less important for a one-room apartment; but it’s worth it for at least three rooms. It is important that you show all rooms. And point out things that are particularly difficult, like large plants or large furniture. Danger: Make sure there is no cost to visit. Otherwise, the company may cover the costs.

At least two offers: Anyone who knows what the competition has to offer is always at an advantage. Only with at least two quotes can you estimate what costs might be typical. And you have a big advantage when bargaining: “Your service costs this and that, the competition costs 500 francs less.”

A cost estimate is only as valuable as its details. So check if all the important points are included:

• Date and time. Saturdays can sometimes be more expensive than weekdays.
• Loading and unloading address.
• Rein in people enough. Rule of thumb: A four-room apartment requires four people.
• It’s a big enough vehicle. If the moving wagon is very small, it will have to move several times, which will take longer. Rule of thumb: For a three-room apartment you should expect about 30 cubic meters.
• Estimation of movement time. Ideally, you should have a cap so you can compare it with other offers.
• Hourly rate for minibus with driver.
• Hourly rate for each additional person.
• Additional costs (VAT, insurance, furniture lift, piano/grand piano, items over 100 kilos, floor fee).

So which company are you working with now? Decide with the help of a trio of tried-and-tested offers, reviews and gut instinct.

Offers: The cheapest is not necessarily the best. Some companies offer a very low quote and then charge a higher amount when additional work is involved. It’s not a good sign if a company estimates its hourly workload is much lower than others.

Reviews: Other customers’ experiences are very helpful. Do research online: How is the company rated, how satisfied are customers? Warning: Reviews may be fictional. You should be suspicious if there are only enthusiastic positive reviews or only very short texts. It’s always interesting to see how the company reacts when it comes to bad feedback: Did they respond objectively? This is a good sign.

Gut feeling: All information and impressions together usually result in an emotion. Listen to him. What matters is: How was the company performing? Do you receive responses to your emails within a reasonable time? Can you reach someone by phone? How does the provider handle your questions, do the answers reflect experience or just say something crazy?

If everything is included in the offer, there is not much left to do. But there is still an important point to clarify: the type of price. It’s often best to bill clients hourly with a cap on costs. Even a flat rate isn’t bad. Then you know in advance what to expect. However, the moving company only allows a margin of safety so that it is not left with additional work in case something unexpected happens.

Is there a reference to the general terms and conditions of the transport company in the offer? Then it’s worth reading the fine print. When signing the contract, make sure that the moving company has transportation and commercial liability insurance.

The most important thing: pack everything well. You can also do this yourself. However: If something is stored poorly and breaks, you will have to bear the damage yourself. Anyone who allows the transportation company to recover must pay this cost. The company is also responsible if something breaks. It’s best to bring valuables and fragile items, such as your record collection or chandelier, to your new apartment yourself in advance. In both cases: It will be useful to write on the boxes where they go.

So, should you flex your muscles yourself on the big day? The same dilemma awaits us here as in packaging. Helping seems friendly and you’ll save money because it’s faster. However, if you drop your designer table, you will have to pay to repair the broken table leg yourself. You can avoid this risk by providing everything and then letting strong people do the heavy lifting. Therefore, the company is responsible for any damages that may occur.

And despite all the haste: Give nicotine addicts a break from smoking; A few minutes doesn’t matter. Employees are legally entitled to a 30-minute break for every four hours of work, even if they are smoke-free. Traveling from and back to the residence of the company to be moved is considered work. However, lunch break is not working time.

Source :Blick