Why Mr. Mover?

How to find the right mover!

12 questions you need to ask to protect yourself and guarantee a move free from frustrations and unpleasant surprises! 

INSURANCE

  • 1. Does your mover have a full replacement cost insurance policy from a licensed insurance company or do they only have the minimum insurance required?

    Few carriers include full replacement cost insurance. Many only include the minimum limits of insurance required and charge you extra for additional coverage.

  • 2. Are your valuables covered per pound or for the full replacement value on a local move?

    If a moving company provides only the minimum $.60/pound insurance coverage required by the PUCO, then it will only reimburse you for damages to your valuables ”by the pound”. For example, if your 50-pound, 25” TV, valued at $400, gets dropped by a mover, you will not receive $400. Instead, you would only receive $30 from the insurance company. Mr. Mover of Ohio, Inc. makes sure that you have the full insurance coverage you need to protect your valuables from mishaps. 

  • 3. Can they provide you with a copy of their “Certificate of Insurance”?

    Mr. Mover of Ohio, Inc. can!

  • 4. Is there an extra charge for insurance?

    Many movers will provide you with an hourly rate estimate that does not include extra fees such as insurance coverage. Mr. Mover provides all of the services you need in the upfront cost. 

  • 5. Are all of the movers actual employees of the moving company and are they held accountable for all damages?

    Many moving companies use subcontractors only, not employees. All of Mr. Mover's staff are employees and held accountable to the company for damages. 

BONDING

  • 6. Is your mover bonded or provide other insurance protection from employee theft?

    Most moving companies are not bonded. If they are it should be on their “Certificate of Insurance.” Don’t accept any excuses why they're not. You won’t be protected. Mr. Mover of Ohio, Inc. insurance coverage protects you from employee actions against customer goods. 

REGULATORY AUTHORITY 

  • 7. Is your mover a licensed mover with the State of Ohio with a PUCO #?

    Mr. Mover of Ohio, Inc. is! PUCO #140332-HG 

  • 8. Is your mover licensed by the Department of Transportation for interstate moves?

    Mr. Mover of Ohio, Inc. is! (DOT #961938, MC #410383-C) Avoid having your possessions impounded at an Interstate Weigh Station. Your mover should be able to provide you with their PUCO number to perform intrastate moves and a DOT number and MC number to perform interstate moves. 

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PRICE

  • 9. Does the mover's price quote only include the items you have inventoried, or does it also include travel time, insurance, disassembly and reassembly of furniture?

    Find out what it is going to cost to add additional items and services. Make sure you ask this to avoid surprises when you receive your final bill. 

INVENTORY

  • 10. Will your mover do a free on-site assessment and inventory of all the items to be moved?

    Some companies will not come to your residence. They require you to provide the move inventory to develop an estimate. They may rely on you to underestimate the effort, and then charge you more after the move has been completed. 


    Mr. Mover is always available for free, on-site estimates. 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

  • 11. Does the mover offer packing and unpacking services?

    Mr. Mover of Ohio, Inc. does! 

  • 12. Does the moving company offer storage services in a secure temperature-controlled storage facility with a sprinkler system?

    Mr. Mover of Ohio, Inc. offers excellent storage services to meet your needs.

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