When looking for a junk hauling company, what should you ask?
Posted by Andy Greider on Fri, Nov 05, 2010 @ 01:15 PM
Well, of course, being that we're a junk hauling company, we may be a little biased on the question you should ask - first of all "is this 'JustTrashIt'? Seriously, though, if we're not in your city or even if we are, there are some basic questions to be sure you ask so you know what you are getting:
1. What size are your trucks in cubic feet? Most companies use trucks that don't require DOT inspections, hence they are smaller.
2. How do you charge for your services? Most companies charge by total volume in the truck.
3. Is your company bonded, insured and licensed? This protects you when workers are in your home and moving heavy objects out of your house.
4. Can you give me an estimate/range over the phone? This allows you to know immediately if this type of service is something you would like to further explore. Many companies will tell you they need to come out to give even an idea - and once they are there - they hope showing up will get the business. We suggest trying to give a good description of the items and get a range.
5. Will you hold to your estimate? Is there anything it doesn't cover? Oftentimes, there are extra charges for tires, for mattresses, or for computer monitors. Be sure you know what surcharges are possible if you have these types of items.