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What to Look for in Moving Quotes?

1. Actual weight of the shipment or labor
time- The final charges on interstateNo packing- You are expected to pack
relocation will normally be based on theeverything yourself and the mover will
actual weight of the shipment, whether it isusually only provide moving pads/blankets to
more or less than the estimated weight. Theprotect your furniture. Some companies will
quote that you receive should be based on anrequire specific packing for certain items,
onsite estimate (unless waived) or a list ofsuch as shrink wrap for fabric, bubble for
items that you wish to move. Anything thatglass etc. some movers will not accept any
will be added or taken off the list willcontainer packing other than boxes (such as
affect the price. The final charges will bebags, totes, suitcases or plastic bins).
based on the actual weight of the items to beAlways be sure to read through your quotes
shipped. Be sure to check what the charge perand see if any requirements are specified as
any additional pound is, as it may beyou will be charged extra by the movers for
different than the basic charge the quote isre-packing those items and for the packing
calculated  by.materials  they  will  provide.
On intrastate relocations the charge is3. Extra services- Such as additional
usually based on the actual time of the moveinsurance, storage, extra labor, taxes, fuel
with a specified minimum of hours and asurcharges and processing fees. Additional
travel time or truck fee that covers theservices such as additional insurance
driving time from the moving company'scoverage and storage will be added to your
facility to your origin address and back.total cost and are probably very clear and
Check what the minimum charge is for theacceptable by you. However, movers may charge
hours, if the travel time is fixed or actual,you extra for stairs, elevators, bulky items,
what would be the charge per hour over theadditional stops, hoisting of furniture,
estimated time and what increments of timedisassembly and reassembly of furniture etc.
you are charged by. You may be offered a flatAlways be sure to check if your quote
fee for the move, usually based on anincludes any mentioning of these charges and
inventory list. Make sure the quoteif not be sure to get that in writing from
specifically indicates that the charge is ayour mover as part of your quote. In
flat fee and find out what the charge per anyaddition, other taxes and charges may apply
additional  item  would  be.and will normally be calculated as percentage
of your total cost, such as taxes, fuel
2. Packing materials- You will usually havesurcharges or processing fees for the use of
two  options  for  packing:credit cards to pay for your move. These will
not always appear in your quote but should be
Full packing- The carrier (moving company)mentioned under the terms and conditions or
packs everything for you and is responsibleexplanation of your quote/services. Again, be
to provide all the necessary packingsure to check if these are added to your
materials. All the packing materials andprice.
packing labor should be included in the
price. Make sure that the charge is notIn summery, movers may pretty much charge you
calculated separately for the packing chargesfor anything. Take the time to read and
rather than a price per pound (interstate) orunderstand your quote, from start to finish,
price per hour (intrastate), as that meansincluding all the small fine print. If
that your cost will depend on the actual useanything is unclear or not specified, be sure
of  packing  materials.to check with your mover.



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