How to make moving in Los Angels a pleasant experience

First of all, do you due diligence: research moving companies. Each moving company in Los Angeles (as well as whole state of California) must have a mover’s license, or Cal T-number. Any company that can not produce such number is probably not licensed and not insured against loss of damage.  As all Los Angeles movers will charge a different rate for transport, beware of offers that “too good to be true”: if quote is too low, that could mean that you’re talking to some fly by night company that can leave you “high and dry”.

Word of mouth is a great yardstick by which you can measure a moving company's quality. For example, some local realtors in Los Angeles may advise you based upon their customer’s experience. However it should not be the sole determining factor in selecting your Los Angeles mover. Additionally, you can generally find customer feedback on the Internet that will help you make up your mind.

To protect your valuable furniture we recommend purchasing mover's insurance.  This insurance is available through the moving company. Remember that protection for your goods is already included at a rate of 60 cents per pound per article; this is very minimal protection. Whether you are packing your own belongings or letting the moving company do it for you, this insurance will help if anything is damaged during the move. Not having this type of insurance is a bad decision on anyone's part; it is more than worth the minimal cost.

Don't wait until the last minute. Plan as far ahead as possible; many movers, especially in Los Angeles, are booked months in advance. Planning your move ahead of time will help you get the best deal on the best company and stave off that splitting headache brought on by stress.

Be ready. If you are packing yourself, pack completely before movers arrive: in case of your delay, the movers may not be able to start on time and it will cost you more. This will even lead to delay in delivering. Packing on time will save a lot of money and make your move easy. Don’t let small items to lay around, ask your movers to bring boxes so all small items are packed and not carried one by one into the truck.

As you might well know, Los Angeles is famous for one of the best weather conditions in the World. As it may be nice to you, moving is a very laborious job, and moving in Los Angeles has its own drawbacks: your movers loose a lot of water and get tired very quickly. Make sure that you have enough beverages in your fridge or icebox to keep your movers moving. Don’t hesitate to offer soft drinks to them even upon arrival; some clients even offer snacks or pizza; if your movers see you care about them, they will return the favor by working fast and will take extra care for your belongings.