{"id":33375,"date":"2023-10-30T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=33375"},"modified":"2023-10-30T10:46:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:46:48","slug":"what-to-do-when-movers-work-too-slowly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/what-to-do-when-movers-work-too-slowly\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Movers Are Working Too Slowly on Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/movers-working-slowly.png\" alt=\"What to do when movers are working too slowly\" class=\"wp-image-41090 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/movers-working-slowly.png 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/movers-working-slowly-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You may have noticed that your local movers are working too slowly. It\u2019s rare but it can happen.<\/li><li>Local moving companies charge by the hour so it\u2019s possible that some less-than-great movers try to prolong the moving job on purpose.<\/li><li>You will now learn how to spot the red flags that your movers are working too slowly on purpose.<\/li><li>And, of course, you will also learn what you should do if that unpleasant situation does occur during your house move.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-d336bb\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Why_would_movers_work_slowly_on_purpose?\">Why would movers work slowly on purpose?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Red_flags_that_movers_are_working_too_slowly\">Red flags that movers are working too slowly<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_take_too_many_breaks\">1. Your movers take too many breaks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_are_constantly_on_their_phones\">2. Your movers are constantly on their phones<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_talk_too_much_among_themselves\">3. Your movers talk too much among themselves<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_waste_too_much_time_in_pointless_discussions\">4. Your movers waste too much time in pointless discussions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_seem_too_slow_in_completing_simple_tasks\">5. Your movers seem too slow in completing simple tasks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_are_just_not_enough_for_the_job\">6. Your movers are just not enough for the job<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_have_arrived_with_insufficient_moving_equipment\">7. Your movers have arrived with insufficient moving equipment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_never_have_enough_packing_supplies\">8. Your movers never have enough packing supplies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_don\u2019t_have_the_right_tools_for_furniture_disassembly\">9. Your movers don\u2019t have the right tools for furniture disassembly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_movers_have_arrived_with_a_moving_vehicle_that\u2019s_too_small\">10. Your movers have arrived with a moving vehicle that\u2019s too small<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_you_should_do_when_your_movers_are_working_too_slowly_on_purpose\">What you should do when your movers are working too slowly on purpose<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Step__Remain_calm\">Step 1. Remain calm<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Speak_with_the_foreman\">Step 2. Speak with the foreman<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Call_the_moving_company\">Step 3. Call the moving company<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Leave_a_negative_review\">Step 4. Leave a negative review<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Additional_pro-active_steps\">Additional pro-active steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, hiring professional movers to help you out with your local move will prove to be very beneficial for you as the pros will complete the move in record time and will do whatever is necessary to prevent property damage of any type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, however, you may notice that the movers you\u2019ve hired are definitely not trying to break any speed records and their overall efficiency is far below the moving industry standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some rare cases, you may even realize that your movers are stalling &#8211; that is, working way too slowly and they do it with intent. And while you may not realize right away the real purpose of deliberate slow work, you\u2019d definitely not be too happy to have the move extended by a few hours because of it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out the major reason why your movers may be packing and moving so sluggishly and what to do when movers are working way too slowly on purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why_would_movers_work_slowly_on_purpose?\">Why would movers work slowly on purpose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first thing you need to understand is that local movers and cross-country movers charge their customers in a completely different way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local moving companies charge on an hourly basis &#8211; that is, they charge by the hour. What that means basically is that the longer the house move takes, the more money you will owe to the moving company you\u2019ve picked to help you move over a short distance. By definition, local moving is when the move stays within the state of origin and the move distance stays within a radius of 100 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, long-distance movers charge their clients a flat fee calculated on the basis of the specific move parameters. What that means is that how much the cross-country move will cost will depend on a number of variable factors such as move distance, total weight of the shipment, and any extra services performed by the cross-country mover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you are aware of the different ways in which local moving companies and long-distance moving companies charge for moving, it should become clear why some local movers would try to prolong the moving job for as long as possible. That\u2019s right &#8211; the more hours your local movers spend on the job, the more money you will owe the moving company once the move is finally completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hard-working-movers.jpg\" alt=\"What to do when you hire slow movers\" class=\"wp-image-33384 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hard-working-movers.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hard-working-movers-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>In an ideal world, you&#8217;d get great movers who would be working hard from start to finish. Sadly, things are seldom ideal in real life.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But let\u2019s get something straight &#8211; reputable, upright, and honest moving companies will not even think about trying that pitiful tactic to get more money from their customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? It\u2019s simple: their work schedule will be tight, so their major goal is to get a house move completed as fast as possible so that they can move on to the next one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, stalling the moving process on purpose can only hurt their moving schedule and is likely to stain their excellent reputation as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if the local movers you\u2019ve hired happen to be far from being the best moving companies in your area and if they don\u2019t have another job booked after your move, then they may attempt to extend their billable hours deliberately so that you pay (much) more money in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on average local moving costs, hiring 2 movers and a truck for a local move will cost you between $90 and $120 per hour. What this may mean for you is that if you\u2019ve failed to do your homework (thoroughly researching your movers) and have booked the services of mediocre or even bad local movers, then you may easily be paying an average of $100 for each hour your dishonest movers are wasting purposely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s the bad news when you\u2019re dealing with bad local movers &#8211; one hour of purposeful slow work by \u201cthe pros\u201d can easily turn into several hours, and before you know it, your final moving bill will be much higher than what you were promised by the local moving company during the price calculation stage. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers\/#local-movers-cost\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Local Movers?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Red_flags_that_movers_are_working_too_slowly\">Red flags that movers are working too slowly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the majority of cases, it won\u2019t be easy to know for sure that your local movers are trying to rip you off by wasting too much time on the move. The problem is that it\u2019s not an exact science and even though you may suspect your movers of dawdling and dilly-dallying, you may find it very difficult to prove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, there are a number of tell-tale signs that your local movers may be trying to waste valuable time intentionally so that you pay them more money when the move is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be on the lookout for these 10 red flags of movers working too slowly on purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_take_too_many_breaks\">1. Your movers take too many breaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your movers are not robots so they will need to take occasional breaks &#8211; bathroom breaks, rest breaks to catch their breaths, coffee breaks, or maybe even cigarette breaks outside your house. And that\u2019s OK, that\u2019s normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you may notice that those break times occur too frequently and follow a suspicious pattern of repetitiveness with the purpose of increasing the downtime as far as it can go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, even though there\u2019s no set limit on how many breaks your movers are OK to make, you\u2019ll usually be able to tell pretty quickly when the pros are clearly abusing their right to take a breather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_are_constantly_on_their_phones\">2. Your movers are constantly on their phones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mover-on-the-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Slow movers. What to do?\" class=\"wp-image-33388 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mover-on-the-phone.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mover-on-the-phone-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>All phone calls are urgent, but some are more urgent than others.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another red flag that your local movers may be wasting time on purpose is their excessive use of phones during the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it\u2019s understandable for a mover to stop working for a while answering an important call. But when those super-important phone calls become too frequent, aided by a couple of emergency calls, then things suddenly become a bit fishy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, if you notice that your hired workers are constantly checking their smartphones every 10 minutes or so for critical (Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok) updates, then that\u2019s all the proof you need that the local movers are not working as fast as humanly possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_talk_too_much_among_themselves\">3. Your movers talk too much among themselves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with moving and talking while working &#8211; it can actually help them increase productivity when handling a largely mundane task such as packing for a local move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem comes when the work is frequently interrupted so that one entire \u201cserious\u201d conversation gets finished, only to be resumed within 10 minutes or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All talk and no action from your local movers is never a good sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when you hear that your moving team members are constantly talking to each other, see if they are also working while the conversation is going on and on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_waste_too_much_time_in_pointless_discussions\">4. Your movers waste too much time in pointless discussions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, your movers will be discussing move-related issues all the time, actively looking for good solutions at any given moment. Discussions about the safest way to pack fine china or about the best way to take a large furniture piece out of the home are perfectly normal, and oftentimes &#8211; necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a 10-minute discussion among the packers and movers about whether they should use soft white packing paper or brown Kraft paper to pack up the drinking glasses in the kitchen should sound the alarm that maybe something weird is going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be vigilant about too much precious time being wasted in senseless discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_seem_too_slow_in_completing_simple_tasks\">5. Your movers seem too slow in completing simple tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"227\/400\" width=\"227\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/furniture.jpg\" alt=\"Packers and movers working very slowly\" class=\"wp-image-33390 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/furniture.jpg 227w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/furniture-170x300.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><figcaption>Half of the furniture piece is wrapped up. Time for a deserved break.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not a professional mover so you can\u2019t really know how much time a move-related task should take to complete. Maybe you can try to guess but that\u2019s not good enough for any satisfactory conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet, you find it really odd that it took your local movers 15 minutes to wrap up your work desk in furniture blankets. Somehow you can\u2019t help but feel that you could have done it in 5 minutes, all by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you should do is observe your movers while they work and, instead of jumping to hasty conclusions, use the obvious signs to build a case that\u2019s worthy of a complaint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_are_just_not_enough_for_the_job\">6. Your movers are just not enough for the job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sign that the local moving company could be trying to rip you off is when only 2 movers arrive on Moving day when you were assured multiple times that you\u2019d get 3 workers for faster and more efficient completion of the moving job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why have only 2 movers arrived in your home? Don\u2019t worry, they\u2019ll always think of a good excuse so that you can\u2019t blame them for being understaffed right there on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trick is that with fewer professionals taking care of the house move, it\u2019ll take longer, sometimes much longer to get the job done. And as you already know, the longer a local move takes, the deeper you\u2019ll have to dig into your pocket to cover the higher moving cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_have_arrived_with_insufficient_moving_equipment\">7. Your movers have arrived with insufficient moving equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Great local movers will want to get the job done as quickly as possible simply because they\u2019ll have a tight schedule to keep &#8211; as long as they\u2019re done packing and moving your stuff, they\u2019re going to another address to do the same thing all over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regrettably, local moving companies that are not that great could choose to use dishonest tactics to get more money from each customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way local movers can prolong the move hours is to come with only one moving dolly that, miraculously, will have one of its wheels come off during the actual move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_never_have_enough_packing_supplies\">8. Your movers never have enough packing supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your local movers are likely to be working way too slowly if they haven\u2019t brought enough packing materials to complete the packing job in one go. And if that\u2019s the case, then the inevitable multiple interruptions to go and get more boxes or packing paper will surely stretch out the billing hours more than you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One good way to prevent such an unpleasant scenario from unfolding before your own eyes is to pack whatever you can by yourself and to leave only specialty items to be packed by the pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_don\u2019t_have_the_right_tools_for_furniture_disassembly\">9. Your movers don\u2019t have the right tools for furniture disassembly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/two-men-assembling-wardrobe.jpg\" alt=\"What to do when movers are slow\" class=\"wp-image-33394 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/two-men-assembling-wardrobe.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/two-men-assembling-wardrobe-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Great movers will come fully prepared. Mediocre or bad movers will always have something missing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Furniture disassembly is a specialized job that you may not be able to complete on your own due to a lack of required skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s exactly why you are advised to let professional movers tackle the task, especially when it comes to large and heavy furniture such as a king-size bed or an enormous dresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the local movers you\u2019ve hired may use the furniture disassembly task as the perfect opportunity to prolong the house move by at least one hour, particularly when they don\u2019t have the right tools for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/furniture-disassembly-moving\/\">How to Disassemble Furniture When Moving: Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_movers_have_arrived_with_a_moving_vehicle_that\u2019s_too_small\">10. Your movers have arrived with a moving vehicle that\u2019s too small<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though rarely used, another classic trick that some local moving companies may resort to in order to extend the move hours is to arrive on Moving day with a moving vehicle that can\u2019t possibly fit all the household items that you\u2019re moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only, you\u2019re about to be informed of that unfortunate fact much later, right after half of your things have already been loaded into the truck. Sure, the company will send another moving vehicle, bigger this time, but you get to wonder who\u2019s going to pay for all the wasted time in the meantime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/protect-yourself-from-moving-fraud\/\">Moving Fraud Prevention Guide: Protect Your Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_you_should_do_when_your_movers_are_working_too_slowly_on_purpose\">What you should do when your movers are working too slowly on purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you do happen to have your local movers working way too slowly intentionally, then you shouldn\u2019t just stand there and do nothing &#8211; after all, it\u2019s your hard-earned money that\u2019s at risk in such an unfortunate situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, instead of just watching your local movers ripping you off by working too slowly on purpose, you should do something about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Remain_calm\">Step 1. Remain calm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"400\/400\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/man-box-head.jpg\" alt=\"How to deal with slow movers\" class=\"wp-image-33397 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/man-box-head.jpg 400w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/man-box-head-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/man-box-head-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>Anger is a bad advisor. Count to fifty before you speak with the foreman. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very important. Sure, what you\u2019re witnessing is not fair by any means, but getting angry and accusing your movers directly of trying to scam you will not usually get the issue resolved in your favor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you\u2019re trying to reach a peaceful resolution of the problem, so making a scene will not get you any closer to what you\u2019re trying to accomplish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s always a chance that you may have come to a wrong conclusion drawn from your strong desire for your movers to work faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, make a genuine effort to keep your cool and follow the next few steps for a greater chance of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Speak_with_the_foreman\">Step 2. Speak with the foreman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every moving crew has a foreman &#8211; the person who\u2019s in charge of the team. Usually, the foreman is the truck driver but that\u2019s not always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, you\u2019ll know who the foreman is from the start, so if you suspect the movers of packing or moving your items too slowly on purpose, you should go to the said foreman and inform them of your suspicion. Do it in a calm manner, without direct personal attacks that will only make things worse, and provide specific proof to support your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to mention that if things do not improve right away, they can forget about getting any tips from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, the foreman will listen to what you have to say and will do whatever is necessary to speed things up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Call_the_moving_company\">Step 3. Call the moving company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the foreman does nothing to change (improve) the situation, then the next step is to call the head office of the moving company and explain the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing: when the movers in your home are doing all they can to stretch out their billable hours, then the moving company is paying them more money for less work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the local moving company may not be too thrilled to learn that their workers are slow-dogging it simply because the company should have the incentive, just like you do, to see the moving job finished quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019ve done your homework and hired a reputable mover, then you should expect the issue to be resolved in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Leave_a_negative_review\">Step 4. Leave a negative review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the moving company is not willing to take the matter seriously, then you should move to the next step &#8211; leaving a bad customer review about the movers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a short narrative of what your local movers did wrong &#8211; give specific examples &#8211; is likely to give you a potent dispute-solving power and potentially prompt the moving company to honor your dispute and resolve the issue in a manner that\u2019s favorable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/write-a-review\">Click here<\/a> to write a review about the moving company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Additional_pro-active_steps\">Additional pro-active steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mover-woman-paperwork.jpg\" alt=\"How to find good local movers\" class=\"wp-image-33399 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mover-woman-paperwork.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mover-woman-paperwork-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>Select good local movers and you won&#8217;t have to worry about a thing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the best way to deal with dishonest movers is to be proactive and to be protected even before your local movers knock on your door. Here\u2019s now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Get multiple in-home estimates<\/strong>. Ask for at least 3 in-home estimates from different local moving companies. Moving company representatives will visit your home in person, will take an inventory of your things, and will assess the layout of the home noting down any dangers and challenges on Moving day. This way, you\u2019ll get accurate cost estimates that will have the move time estimated much more precisely to prevent any scams later on.<\/li><li><strong>Research your movers<\/strong>. Do your homework in advance and do thorough research on the local movers you\u2019re considering for the job. Check their online reputation in the form of customer reviews, then check their standings with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Better Business Bureau (BBB)<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Disassemble the furniture yourself<\/strong>. Furniture disassembly is a task that can take a lot of time to complete and that\u2019s not something you\u2019d like to hear when you\u2019re being charged by the hour. First of all, think about whether you really have to move some of the furniture you own. And secondly, whenever possible, disassemble the furniture pieces by yourself to save valuable time\u2026 and money.<\/li><li><strong>Pack by yourself<\/strong>. Packing for a move can take forever to complete and that\u2019s far from an ideal house-moving scenario for you. To cut drastically the hours your local movers will be working on your move, pack up whatever you can by yourself. 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