When trying to find a Cleveland mover, how do you tell the difference between a reputable moving company and a “rogue mover”? Use this guide to keep your belongings and your wallet safe from predatory moving practices.Image of Cleveland at night where you can see local movers. Understand how the estimate process works.

Is your Cleveland mover willing to explain how your estimate was calculated? Weleski, for instance, determines your moving estimate by taking a thorough inventory of all your belongings to figure out the bulk and weight of your move. Make sure you understand your moving estimate and ensure that it’s as accurate as possible.

Don’t pay in advance.

Reputable movers don’t demand that you pay before moving day. Rogue movers who ask you to pay a large deposit in advance are putting you in a position where you may never see your belongings again. Stay in control and only pay upon delivery.

Stay local.

Make sure your moving company has a local address and phone number, and that employees answer the phone with the name of the business. Avoid companies that conduct business under a variety of names, because they may be dodging assessment by the Better Business Bureau.

Only move with a ProMover.

The ProMover program, created by the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA), separates professional movers that follow ethical business practices from rogue operators pretending to be legitimate movers. Weleski Transfer, Inc. is proud to be a ProMover, as well as an AMSA board member.

Contact Weleski Transfer today to learn more about our practices that set us apart in the moving industry, and to get a free moving quote for your Cleveland move.