When it comes to residential movers in Houston, it’s important to remember that there are a variety of choices available. With so many options, it’s important to do a bit of research to make sure the company chosen is reputable and provides the services you will need to make moving day successful and stress-free.
Johnnie T Melia can provide a full complement of residential moving services, including:
Our experienced crews can assist with anything our clients need to move, including furniture, appliances, instruments and delicate items. In short, we work with our clients to develop a customized solution to meet all their moving needs.
That includes organizing and executing a full-service move. If needed, our moving professionals can handle every step of the moving process, from packing to unpacking and everything in-between.
Johnnie T Melia is a full-service residential mover that’s handled countless moves not just in Houston but also around the country and around the world. In addition to local Houston moves, we can do the following:
Apartments can often pose additional challenges for the professional mover, which explains why some crews avoid moving apartments if they can. Parking may be tighter, there may be stairs or elevators to navigate, and smaller spaces are common. This can slow down a lot of movers, but our trained teams have performed hundreds upon hundreds of apartment moves smoothly and successfully.
Long distance moves, whether the next city or next state over, require additional organization and professionalism on the mover’s part. Without both, your belongings won’t arrive on time and they may arrive in poor condition. We have the manpower, equipment and truck space to ensure punctual, safe delivery.
International moves are some of the most complicated, as there are international customs to consider, as well as the involved logistics. Without relevant experience, it’s unlikely a mover will execute an international move successfully. Your belongings could end up delayed in customs for weeks or lost altogether if the wrong mover is chosen for the job. Johnnie T Melia has successfully accomplished moves all over the world, so we are familiar with the process and what’s involved.
Professional movers in Houston can speed up the process for their clients, ensuring everything arrives on the client’s timeline. Whether you’re moving for a new job, for new schools or just to start a new chapter, experienced residential home movers will be a valuable partner in the process.
Here are a few more reasons why a professional Houston mover makes sense:
Keep your things safe
If you’ve ever driven a DIY moving truck or relied on friends to do the packing, you’ve likely had to part with a few things away that were broken in transit. Without the proper training and experience, packing and loading mistakes are common. Packing the wrong things together, not using proper packing materials, not making efficient use of the truck’s hold – these are frequent issues that may result in things shifting around and sustaining damage.
Local professionals work for their reputation
The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) recommends that families consider a local moving professional first. That’s because a local mover relies on word of mouth and positive reviews from local customers to guarantee future business. For this reason, hiring a local Houston mover like Johnnie T Melia ensures you get the strongest version of customer service and professionalism the industry can offer.
Move things that require additional resources
Even if you have the time, inclination and energy to move everything on your own, it may still be an impossible task if there are particularly heavy or delicate items to move.
For example, moving a grand piano or pool table will require an entire team of people, along with special equipment to prevent damage. If delicate lighting or artwork needs to be moved, additional packing materials and space are essential for safe transport. Reputable moving professionals have these resources ready to deploy.
There are hundreds of people in Houston that call themselves moving professionals, but only a handful can prove it. Here’s how to tell you’re working with reputable residential movers in Houston:
Branded uniforms and trucks
Experienced Houston moving companies will always have their branding plainly visible on employee uniforms and on all moving trucks. It’s an easy way for moving services to advertise the business, so if the movers you select don’t have branded materials, that could be a red flag. It could mean that the moving company subcontracted the move, possibly to people who aren’t trained to do the job properly.
A detailed, in-home estimate
Reputable residential moving services often provide a rough estimate over the phone or via e-mail, but this is always a starting point. To develop an accurate estimate, it should be done in person and at the property. During an in-home estimate, a representative from the moving company will survey the home, take note of everything to be moved and determine what resources will be needed to get the job done safely and on time.
During this process, the moving company’s representative will also answer any questions and concerns, so it’s valuable for establishing a line of communication.
Insurance and licensing
Residential movers are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DoT), under the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA). To remain in good standing with the FMCSA, professional movers are required to maintain a valid DoT license. Reputable moving companies will provide their DoT license number upon request, and this number can be verified at the FMCSA’s website.
The residential moving service you choose should be provided by an insured company. This will protect you should damage or an injury occur. This can also be verified through the FMCSA’s website, using the company’s DoT license number. Without insurance, you may be held responsible if a worker is hurt while moving things on your property, and if anything is damaged, you’ll have no recourse without insurance or a license present.
Johnnie T Melia has more than a half-century’s worth of experience as a residential mover in Houston. With a solid reputation and upstanding practices, we truly are the movers that care. Contact us today to get a free quote on our residential moving services and move one step closer to settling into your dream home.