How to choose a moving service provider?

How to Choose a Moving Service Provider: The Criteria That Actually Lead to a Good Decision

Moving often looks like a simple “transport job,” but in reality it’s logistics, property protection, time planning, and a responsible team. When choosing a moving provider, the key factor isn’t just price—it’s how the company works: whether they have a clear process, can manage risks, communicate transparently, and keep your belongings safe.

At Mes Jau Čia, we organize moves so the client can stay calm, and we carry clear responsibility for the result. We provide moving services for both private and business clients—apartments, houses, offices, warehouses, and single items—working by proven standards where the priorities are discipline, property protection, and a smooth process from start to finish.

1) Experience and Reputation: Can the Provider Actually Deliver the Project?

The first criterion is experience. In moving, experience isn’t about the number of years—it’s the ability to:

• assess the situation quickly (floors, stairwells, access, volume of items),

• plan the right team and vehicle,

• avoid mistakes during loading and securing,

• meet deadlines and keep agreements.

We deliver this because we work consistently and follow a standardized process. Discipline and property protection matter to us, so we evaluate every project responsibly—from planning to unloading.

2) Clear Service Scope: What Do You Actually Get?

When choosing a provider, answer one question immediately: do you need only transportation, or a complete solution?

Most common service scopes:

• transport only (vehicle + loading/unloading),

• end-to-end moving (planning, loading, transport, unloading, placement),

• additional services (packing, furniture disassembly/assembly, non-standard items).

We provide the full moving process—from systematic planning to safe relocation of your property. We handle apartment and house moves, offices, commercial spaces, special cargo, and international projects.

3) Property Safety: Packing, Securing, Responsibility

You can recognize a good provider by the fact that they talk about safety first. In practice, that means:

• knowing how to load properly (weight distribution, fragile items),

• securing the load so it doesn’t shift,

• protecting not only your belongings but also stairwells, walls, door frames,

• clear responsibility if something still goes wrong.

We do this—and state it clearly: our services are insured, and property protection is one of our core principles.

4) Transparent Pricing: Not Just “€/hour,” but What’s Included

Pricing becomes transparent when it’s clear:

• what team is coming (2/3/4 movers),

• what vehicle will be used,

• whether there is a minimum time,

• what counts as additional work (especially many floors, no elevator, long carry distance to the vehicle).

On our website, we present pricing by team size and vehicle type, so it’s easier for clients to choose the right option and understand the pricing logic upfront.

5) Speed and Deadlines: Can You Actually Plan Your Life Around It?

In moving, time is critical: rental handover, key return, work schedules, daycare, school. So it’s worth checking whether the provider:

• responds quickly,

• agrees on time clearly,

• has enough resources (teams, vehicles) to avoid last-minute cancellations.

We do, because we handle many types of projects and have built a process that makes moving as effortless as possible for the client—from the first contact to the final result.

6) Special Cases: Heavy Items, Non-Standard Moves, “Impossible” Situations

If you need to move a piano, a safe, large display furniture, or items that can’t be carried safely via stairs, it’s crucial the provider offers not “we’ll try,” but a concrete solution: equipment, experience, and a clear plan.

We do—offering crane/manipulator (“fiskaras”) solutions for heavy loads when lifting through a balcony/window is needed or logistics are more complex.

Moving in Vilnius: Why Local Experience Matters Here

Vilnius has its own moving “specifics”: Old Town access limitations, courtyards, parking restrictions, narrow stairwells, high floors, and rush-hour traffic. These details quickly turn into time loss and higher risk if a team doesn’t assess them in advance.

That’s why we have a separate page about moving services in Vilnius—we work in the capital constantly and know what to consider when planning the route, arrival, and workflow:
Click here to learn more about moving services in Vilnius.

Quick Checklist: How to Choose the Right Moving Team in 3 Minutes

Before booking, ask 7 questions:

1. Is the service insured?

2. Is it clear what’s included in the price?

3. What team size will arrive and what vehicle will be used?

4. How will you protect fragile items and furniture?

5. How do you secure the load in the vehicle?

6. What do you do if access is difficult (Old Town, courtyard, long carry distance)?

7. Do you have solutions for heavy/non-standard items?

We answer these questions in practice through our service descriptions and our workflow: property protection, insured services, and clear solutions for different types of moves.

In Closing: When You Want More Than “Just Transport”—You Want a Calm, Safe Move

If you want a clear, safe, stress-free move—contact us. We are Mes Jau Čia, and we’ll take care of the entire process: from planning to smooth relocation of your belongings to the new place. All moving services under one roof.