So, you’ve decided to remove some junk?
Chances are, you’re not looking to do the job alone but want the services of a reputable and economical junk removal and hauling company. The junk removal and hauling service you choose should be able to handle the scale of the job, its nuances and know what to do with the material on their hands instead of just chucking it into a landfill.
But here is a catch!
You should be aware of scammers and companies that do such a lousy job that you often end up wishing you had the done this task yourself. Worst case, you might even end up regretting having hired the junk removal company!
So, how do you know if you’ve chosen the right junk removal service?
Here are some tips to help you select a good junk removal and hauling company. Once you’ve ticked off all these points on this list for every candidate, you’ll know just which junk removal service to call.
Let’s get started!
- Is their customer service any good?
The first time you contact any junk removal company, be on the alert! Is their website functional? Do they have multiple contact points or options? Are they willing to work around your timing? Are they eager to take on your job? Do they sound knowledgeable about the task?
If all these questions are answered with a big fat affirmative, you’ve got a winner! The first point of contact usually gives you an idea if these guys are plain old shady or functional bosses of the junking world!
2. Are they capable of doing the job?
Most junk removal company websites should have some testimonials about their body of work. So, if you are in doubt whether company X can handle dismantling and hauling the garden shed away, you need to check! The easiest way to do this is to just ask. Has your company handled a project of this scale and size?
While there is a first time for everyone, they’ll understand if you don’t want to trust them with something that takes a lot of attention.
3. Are you on the same page with the budget?
Junk removal companies in the US charge according to the size and scale of the task. Companies also charge according to weight and space occupied by each item. When you’re still in the vetting stage of all your options, talk extensively about the budget to make sure you and the company are on the same page.
Try to get the best service at the best price possible. Remember, it may be junk, but you’re still paying to have it removed. Get your money’s worth.
4. Check if they’ve got the right equipment?
A big part of junk removal is having the right tools to do the job. And one of the tools to check out is the size of the trucks. If they haven’t got trucks of the right size to remove that mountain of office equipment, you need to check in with another company.
If they’ve got the right trucks, ask them about other necessary tools that you might especially need to remove the waste.
5. Has the junk removal service got insurance protection?
While it may not come to that if your junk removal job goes smoothly, it is worth knowing if the junk removal service is protected by insurance. Should any mishaps or accidents occur, it is better to have a clear idea of who will pay for the mistake rather than figure it out later. You don’t want to have to deal with the service once the job is complete. Make sure the company has insurance, or else go your separate ways, maybe?
6. Do they have ties to recycling companies?
We get that everyone wants to do their best for Mother Nature, so once the junk leaves your venue, where does it go? It goes into a landfill, and from there, it could take a couple of hundreds of years to decompose.
Wouldn’t it be better, though, if the junk service knew or had ties with recycling companies, so they minimized the amount of trash going into landfills? Find out if every salvageable item could have a new life elsewhere instead of becoming the Earth’s problem.
7. Testimonials
Look around the company website to see if they’ve documented any previous jobs. Check if they’ve got testimonials from customers and companies who have used their services and come away impressed. Also, read their reviews on Google if they are listed.
While you may wonder whether to believe all the reviews on the website, bear in mind that most reviews are authentic and written by real customers. This is the best way to get information about the company, short of calling up every person they’ve ever worked with to get the inside info on them.
8.Check out what associations they belong to
Nothing leads to the credibility of a business more than their association with reputed local groups. For instance, you are more likely to trust a company that is associated with Better Business Bureau or Yellowpages, than you are with those companies that aren’t.
Do some investigation and check out whether the junk removal service you have zeroed in on is legit or not!
9. Environmentally friendly
When a junk removal company is hired, expect them to do all the loading, clean-up and dumping of the unwanted junk. The whole process should be as environmentally friendly as possible. Since recycling is an effective strategy, the company you choose must be ecologically friendly.
In conclusion, these are 9 tips that we wanted to share with you before you set out to choose a junk removal service. Print out this guide and check to see which company fits the criteria and gets the highest points. The one with the most points win!
Now that you are on your way to choosing the best junk removal service for your tasks start dialling those companies ASAP!
Hope these tips help you to select the best option for junk removal.