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
We are a trusted and reliable moving company serving the Greater Toronto area. Over 70% of our current customers are either repeat or have been referred by family, friends or associates. We provide high-quality, insured moving services at guaranteed rates for your next move in the Oakville area.
Oakville is a beautiful city of 165,000 people along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. Safe, quiet and within driving distance from the city of Toronto, Oakville is an ideal place to raise a family.
In the summer, the city has the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival and the Oakville Waterfront Festival. The facilities for sports, art and performing arts are also exceptional.
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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.
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!
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.
Named after Robert Burnaby, a businessman and legislator during the 1860’s, the city is home to Burnaby mountain (365 m) Burnaby lake, the Fraser River, and Burrard Inlet.
Origionally, a sparsely popluated rural district, with a population of 400 m in 1990, it has developed into a residential community for workers in Vancouver and New Westinster. Industrial development and construction of large wholesales and retail outlets followed, and urbanization has continued in recent years. Burnaby was incorporated as a district in 1892 and achieved city status in 1992. Its industries include stell fabrication, manufacturing of trucks and telecommunications euipment, lumber and shingle operations, commercial fishing and fish processing. Residential and industrial developments have almost elimated argiculture.
Ferguson Moving & Storage has been moving burnaby residents for over 94 years and we look forward to being your next movers also. Call today 604-922-2212
The city of new Westminster is part of the greater Vancouver regional District and is situated on the near the Fraser River.
New Westminster is the oldest city in British Columbia named by Queen Victoria herself when it was a colonial capital in 1859. Before that, it was known as Queensborough. Four years after new Westminster was incorporated, the first legislative Council of the province met there in 1864. A few years later the capital was transferred to Victoria.
New Westminster’s manufacturing industry is an important component to the economy. The retail industry has the largest sector, along with lumbar, why would an paper industries. Although agricultural pursuits are minor in the new Westminster area, large agricultural areas lie in the nearby communities of Richmond, Delta and the lower Fraser Valley to hope.
Many reasons people choose to move to new Westminster include its various attractions. Such as Queens Park, Hyack Festival, annual events, Irving House historic center, River market on quay and much more.
If you are considering hiring movers and moving to new Westminster, contact Ferguson Moving and Storage to assist you today. We can be reached at 604-922-2212. You can also read about our New Westminster Storage services available.
Established in 1916, we are Metro Vancouver’s oldest and most reputable mover. Over 70% of our current customers are either repeat or have been referred by family, friends or associates. We provide reliable, high-quality and insured moving services at guaranteed rates. If you’re moving in the New Westminster area contact us today.
We can help you. We are proud to now service the Greater Toronto area, including Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Markham, Ajax and more! Over 70% of our current customers are either repeat or have been directly referred by family, friends or associates. We provide high-quality, insured moving services at guaranteed low rates. Contact us today to get a free estimate for your next Toronto area move.
Toronto is Canada’s largest and most multicultural city. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) includes Metropolitan Toronto, York, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough and East York. The city was founded in 1793 as Fort York along the shores of Lake Ontario.
Today, Toronto is Canada’s cultural, sports and business centre. The city has exciting nightlife and is one of them most multicultural cities in the world, with 49% of its resident born outside of Canada.
Popular attractions in Toronto include the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the CN Tower, SkyDome, Kensington Market, Ontario Place, the Hockey Hall of Fame and Canada’s Wonderland.
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We are Metro Vancouver’s oldest and most reputable mover. Over 70% of our current customers are either repeat or have been referred by family, friends or associates. We provide high-quality, insured moving services at guaranteed rates. We also provide convenient, portable container storage in Burnaby.
The city of Burnaby borders Vancouver to the west, Coquitlam to the east and New Westminster to the southeast. It is a bustling community of 216, 336 filled with beautiful parks, trails and lakes. Burnaby is named after Robert Burnaby, a prominent local businessman and legislator in the 1860s. It achieved full city status in 1992.
The major industries in Burnaby include steel fabrication, truck manufacturing, major movie studios, telecommunications equipment, video game development, fish processing, lumber and hydrogen fuel cell research. Parts of Burnaby, particularly around the Metrotown Shopping Centre are very densely populated.
The popular attractions in Burnaby include the Burnaby Art Gallery and Villgae Museum at Deer Lake, Central Park near Metrotown, Confederation Park in North Burnaby and the spectacular views and trails found on Burnaby Mountain.
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Are you considering moving to or from an urban vancouver area neighbourhood? There is a lot to plan and you’ll have to find a moving company that understands the urban area rush that comes with the territory.
Some things your movers will have to consider is parking permits, parking restrictions, elevator reservations, moving time restrictions, respecting the needs of others in the building, providing security for other tenants and security for items being moved onto the moving van.
There is also a speed component to urban rush moves that many moving companies miss out on. You can’t waste time on an urban rush move. You have to hustle and go quick and careful or else your deadlines will not be met.
In addition, most buildings have elevator fees and deposits. If your moving and storage company is late, then you could lose your elevator deposit. Even worse is if you are not moved out on time, the new owners could be trying to move in. If their movers are forced to wait because the condo is still full, then you’ll be paying for the downtime of movers you didn’t even hire!
You can relax if your moving company that you hired is Ferguson Moving & Storage, we have you covered with top quality staff that you can depend on. That’s why we’ve been in business longer than any other urban movers in vancouver.
