Now that it’s June, the kids will soon be out of school, summer will soon be in full swing–and millions of people will soon be packing up their homes and moving. (Summer is the most popular time for people to move, you know.)

In case you happen to be planning amove and need to hire a mover, here are 14 questions that NorthStar Moving Corporation suggests you ask before hiring a mover:

1. How long have they been in business?
2. Has the company won any awards for service?
3. How many letters of recommendation have they received and can they provide recommendations to you, a potential customer?
4. What would the Better Business Bureau have to say about your moving company? (You don’t actually ask them that–this is more of a question to ask yourself so you’ll be sure to check with the BBB before signing on the mover’s dotted line.)
5. What insurance does the moving company offer? (If they don’t offer insurance, find out if you are covered with your homeowner’s or renter’s policy and if not, look into supplemental insurance.)
6. What do your rates really include and even more importantly what don’t your include.
7. Are there additional charges such as fuel surcharges or worker’s comp. surcharges?
8. Can I get a better rate if you move on a Sunday or a Tuesday, as opposed to a Saturday or a Monday?
9. Are moving supplies included? If not, how much do they cost?
10. What type of care will the moving company take with your treasures? (Grandma was right; an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure).
11. Will the moving crew wrap and protect your furniture to prevent damages?
12. How many movers will they use for the job?
13. How long is the job estimated to take?
14. What will you be charged if there is overtime?

Have I missed any important questions that you’ve asked of movers in the past?