Arizona claims 340 days of sunshine and an average temperature of 73 degrees year around. No wonder so many people move to Arizona or within it.
Choosing an Arizona moving company
If you’re one of the people looking to move in Arizona, selecting a reputable and reliable moving company is your first step. You can start your list by asking friends and family, looking in yellow pages or researching on the web. Once you have a few companies you’re interested in, take some time to check that the Arizona movers you selected are licensed. This is an important step in making sure that your move goes smoothly.
Arizona doesn’t have its own movers association, so you may want to check with the American Moving and Storage Association to make sure that the moving company you choose is one of its members.
Getting a written moving estimate
Whether you’re hiring local or long distance movers in Arizona, you can request a written moving estimate. Most verbal estimates are non-binding, as are some written ones. Ask the moving company how close to the estimated price they usually end up charging.
Long Distance Moving from Arizona
If you’re hiring an interstate Arizona mover, you can ask for a binding moving estimate which will give you the exact cost of your move. Unless special circumstances occur, a non-binding estimate will only bring you within 10% of the final price you’ll need to pay. Long distance moving is generally regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). You can look on their web site, ProtectYourMove.gov, for more information about long distance moving.
If something goes wrong with your Arizona movers
The state of Arizona has safeguards in place just in case something goes wrong with your move. Who you should contact depends on how the mover charged you and if you were moving locally or long distance.
For disputes related to long distance moving from Arizona, contact FMCSA
If you were doing a local Arizona move and the moving service charged you a flat fee, contact the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures. To get them to intervene, you’ll need to call them before your goods are delivered to you. The phone numbers are: 602-255-5211, or 800-277-6675.
If you moving within Arizona and were charged an hourly rate, which is more common for local Arizona moves, contact the Consumer Affairs Division of the Arizona Attorney General Office.
Using MyMovingNeeds.com to find Arizona moving companies
MyMovingNeeds.com works with licensed, reputable Arizona moving companies. You can use our moving quote form to find both local and long distance Arizona movers