Dependable Fort Worth Local Movers

With just a few simple steps, you can vet local moving companies and make the choice that’s right for your needs. Although getting a great price is important, remember that the lowest moving estimate may not come along with the professional moving service and dependability you deserve.

1.) Get Recommendations

• Hearing what past customers have to say about their experiences with a moving company is one of the best ways to quickly pare down your list of movers. See if your friends, family, or co-workers have moved recently—they may be able to recommend a good local mover and steer you clear of any companies you’ll want to avoid.
• Check out online reviews. Keep in mind that most companies will publish positive testimonials on their own websites, so look beyond those to other sources, such as Google. Make note of which companies take the time to respond to negative reviews and offer to rectify any mistakes they may have made, indicating these movers care about their customers and reputation.
• Take time to visit sites such as protectyourmove.gov, a consumer protection website offered by the Federal Carrier Safety Administration (FCSA).

2.) Ask About Certifications

Once you have a short list of local moving companies in Fort Worth, ask each company what kind of certifications and/or endorsements they have. At Daryl Flood, we’ve been recognized by the Southwest Movers Association as a Pinnacle Mover, and we have certification as a ProMover from the American Trucking Association (ATA). Our sales team members have met the requirements of AMSA to become Certified Moving Consultants, a designation earned for adherence to ethical standards and professional competency.

3.) Ask how the company ensures your home and goods are safe

At Daryl Flood, we invest in our employees and moving crews, because we know that having trained, professional movers is the best way to ensure our customers' homes and items are safe. Beyond training, we provide our crews with the materials they need to do the job right.

All of our crews have door and floor protections to ensure your home remains in the same condition it was in before we arrived.

Beyond training and materials, we also perform background checks on our crews, to ensure we know exactly who we’re hiring. We also have many tenured employees and crew members in Fort Worth – our crews are people we have worked alongside for years, because they enjoy working with the best local moving company in Fort Worth.

If you have some flexibility in booking a moving day, it’s best to avoid the busy season from May through September. If, however, you do need to move between late spring and early fall, try to get on a mover’s schedule as far in advance as you can. Otherwise, we recommend booking a mover four to six weeks ahead of the date you want to move.

Rogue moving companies are here one day and gone the next, taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers who may have been lured in by rock-bottom prices. With moving scams a consistent local news storyline, it’s a legitimate fear of many customers.

You can get a good idea of companies you should avoid by watching for these signs that they may not be reputable:

• The company doesn’t have a physical address, website, or any other type of online presence.
• They ask you for full payment upfront, which is not a standard moving industry practice.
• You can’t get a moving quote in writing.
• The company only accepts cash, which is a serious sign of fraud.
• The company gives you an estimate without doing a virtual walkthrough or an in-person survey, neither of which is sufficient for arriving at an accurate price.
• The company doesn’t have a TxDMV or DOT number.

In addition to checking online reviews and finding out what type of certifications or endorsements a moving company has, you can ask each moving company these questions to determine if they’re right for your move:

• How will you calculate my moving estimate?
• Will my estimate omit any fees or costs that I’ll be charged for later?
• How do you handle lost or damaged items?
• Do you have storage facilities, and are they secure?
• How do you vet your moving crews and drivers?
• Who will be available if I have questions during my move?

Definitely. Our team is trained in how to handle unique items such as large and heavy gym equipment, including tanning beds, and even home entertainment items such as a pool table or arcade games. The benefit of our over 40 years of experience is that we have moved nearly every item imaginable and have the playbook for how to do it safely.

We are also able to move delicate items, such as antiques, art or wine collections, among other items.

Daryl Flood has 100,000+ square feet of warehouse space locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and we are ready and able to safely store your goods locally for short or long-term until your new home is ready. This is a service that is easy to add onto your move if the need arises.

We also offer an easy declutter and store program where we can help you store unneeded items if you’re staging your home prior to selling or redecorating. Either way, if your items are with us, you can relax knowing your belongings are safe in our secure moving storage facility 24/7-video monitoring service and first-rate fire suppression system.