Posts Tagged ‘moving’

household moving service vancouver

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

When it comes time to choosing a household moving service in vancouver in Vancouver, spend some time checking out Ferguson Moving and Storage. Ferguson’s has been a  household moving service vancouver for over 94 years. In fact the company began in 1916 even before the lions gate bridge was built. Back in the old days, Vancouver was so small there was actually a phone book that served the entire province of BC. That’s right, a single phone book existed that served an entire province.

Back then, there actually wasn’t a moving company section like we know it today online or in the local yellow pages. The section all moving companies were in was the transfer companies section. When the early Ford flatdeck trucks were built, the Ferguson Brothers were the first in Vancouver to buy one and the first on the North Shore of Vancouver to start a north vancouver household moving service.

Since there was no bridge, Ferguson Moving and Storage offered 2 locations. The first was downtown Vancouver, and the second was in North Vancouver. In those days before the bridges were built, there was a ferry that existed which is much in the same location as the sea bus route today.

Ferguson’s was the only household moving company to offer daily movers runs from Vancouver to North Vancouver and west vancouver.

Today, 94 years later, Ferguson Moving and Storage is Vancouver’s oldest moving company and we’re also Vancouver’s best moving company. We’ve always been inovative and caring for our customers. Ferguson’s is a family run household moving service in Vancouver and we look forward to having an opportunity to meet with you to discuss your moving and storage needs.

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movers increasing in costs

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

I recently read an article about the cost of movers going up each year.

This article is correct. Movers will be more expensive every time. Part of it is because of inflation and part of it is because each time you  move, generally you have bought more stuff since the last time you moved.

The best thing to do after finding a reputable group of 3 moving companies is to ask each of them to give you a free moving estimate. Tell them to include everything. You may even want to ask all 3 moving companies to come at the exact same time. Why? If you do this then you’re assured that nothing was said to one company but forgotten with another. This way all of your quotes are apple to apple comparisons. Also, if you need to make an adjustment after the tour, a quick email to all 3 moving company reps is all that needed. (I.E. 2 of the 10 workstations are no longer coming, we sold them to the new tenant that is moving in, please adjust your quotations accordingly.)

Ask for binding or not to exceed quotes. Moving companies will feel more pressured to deliver on this if they know the competition is bidding on the move.

A deposit is normal for any move but should not exceed 10%. If you do get a binding quote, you must also keep the move from changing also or else you’re not being fair to the movers. For example, if you’re moving an office and tell the moving company your staff will do all of the packing, that means everything must be in sealed moving boxes. Don’t use open top photocopy paper boxes. Also, don’t use tiny boxes that don’t stack and take longer to move. If you do this, you are in breach and the mover has the right to negotiate on the extra work.

Another good tip is to have the sales rep cost in having a move coordinator on site throughout the move. It will cost a few hundred but this person is going to be the lighting rod for all questions and concerns. This person is also there to make sure all agreements you told to the sales rep are carried out. Remember, to the movers they are walking into the move on move day. A coordinator has a big advantage by meeting you well ahead of move day and making sure you and the movers are kept informed and productive. For more help on moving visit our website and email any questions you may have. Regards, Lorne MacInnes VP Ferguson Moving and Storage Vancouver BC www.fergusonmoving.com

Office moving tips

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

When you need movers for your office move, there’s a lot to check out to make sure you’ve made the right choice. Options include some of the following. Experience, references, insurance, availability, price, efficiency and professionalism.

If you’re the luck person that was picked to hire the office movers for your company, we suggest you arrange for an in office estimate. With Ferguson moving, these are complimentry and we will arrange a time that is convenient with your schedule.

Call Ferguson moving and storage today to get your office move started.

604-922-2212

movers trained professionally at Ferguson’s

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Did you know that Ferguson Moving and Storage has Vancouver’s only in house training facility for movers? We don’t just put ads out for experienced movers. We’ve found that most of the time that means we hire bad habits and we want great service for our customers. All of our staff at Ferguson’s care about making sure our customers experience a higher level of care.
Our warehouse has a mock 1 bedroom apartment that we train our staff with. Training includes packing china, artwork, clothes, books, bedding and more. We also train for in house blanket wrap service, lifting techniques, loading techniques and most importantly, customer care. Over the years we’ve found that anyone can lift a sofa and put it in a truck. However, it takes a special work ethic to show a customer you care. That’s the Ferguson difference and we guarantee it!

north vancouver movers 604-922-2212

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Ferguson Moving & Storage have been North Vancouver movers since 1916. Our moving company is the only moving company anywhere in the vancouver lowermainland area that has an in house training facility. Our movers are the hardest working individuals you can find.

When you’re going through websites looking for moving companies consider the following:

  • Years of moving service
  • Storage facilities
  • Trained movers
  • Self hauling (not subbing work)
  • Employee driven (no day labour)
  • BBB movers (A+ Rating)
  • Insured
  • Licensed
  • Bonded

At Ferguson Moving and storage, we’re confident that you’ll be so happy with our work that you will refer us to all of your friends, family and co-workers for your moving and relocation needs.