Looking for a reliable Connecticut moving company? There are many ways to start your research.
Try asking your friends and family for a referral. A personal recommendation is an excellent way to get an idea how moving companies treat their clients. You may also want to look around in Yellow Pages or fill out our free moving quote form to get quick quotes from movers in your area.
Verifying Connecticut moving companies
Once you have the names of a few Connecticut moving services, it’s time to do some homework. First, make sure that the mover is licensed. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offers an excellent online tool for looking up a moving company’s license and safety status: SAFER
Connecticut also has moving association called “Movers & Warehousemen's Association of Connecticut.” You can call the association at (860) 520-4455 to check if the mover you selected is a member.
You may also want to check the Connecticut chapter of the Better Business Bureau to see if the moving company has constant or unresolved complains. A few complaints may be inevitable for a mover, but having frequent or open complains should raise a red flag.
Connecticut moving estimates
Once you select a Connecticut mover you feel comfortable with, you can ask for a moving estimate. Although these estimates aren’t usually exact, they can give you a good idea of how much your move will cost. It’s important to make sure that you inform the mover of all the items you’ll need moved along with any special circumstances related to your move (such as no elevator in the new apartment building).
Please check out our article for more information about how to get an accurate moving estimate.
If you’re moving out of state, you’ll still need to find a Connecticut-based mover who specializes in long distance moving. Long distance moves are regulated by the FMCSA. You can visit their web site, ProtectYourMove.gov for more information.