Hiring a household mover is a transaction built on trust. You’re handing over every valuable thing you own to people you’ve never met, expecting everything to arrive intact at a new address. Most moves go fine. But the ones that don’t—damaged furniture, surprise charges on moving day, or belongings that arrive far too late—usually trace back to the same place: someone chose based on a low price and a quick phone call. A bit more diligence upfront changes the outcome. Get At Least Three Written Estimates For any significant move, collect written estimates from at least three companies. For a local move, a proper estimate means an in-home walkthrough. A moving company should see your