subject: Do You Receive Moving Offers? [print this page] Do You Receive Moving Offers? Do You Receive Moving Offers?
If you are moving in the near future you will want to receive moving offers that make sense to you and are also the best price you can get for the move. This has to include boxes for packing or the use of a tape machine or any other upgrades that may not cost you extra money when you receive moving offers. These extra items can really make one offer look much better than another.
You also have to allow the moving companies the time to work up a correct estimate. One thing moving companies may do different is how they intend to move something very large or awkward, such as spa or ATV or other awkward lawn or other equipment or machines and equipment. If you intend to have them transport your car instead of driving it yourself then make sure you understand how this service is being priced. A reliable moving company will work with you on how they plan to transport these items. Whereas a moving company just in it to make money may pay only lip service to them and when it comes to the moving day you may have to find different transportation for these items. And this would really blow that moving budget and any moving plans you have for completing the move that day. So when you receive moving offers make sure you read them carefully.
If you have a lot of awkward items, not only refrigerators or washer and dryer units, but items such as a gazebo that may have to be dismantled and even when dismantled is awkward. Or various motorized items like an ATV or dirt bikes or other bulky items which are rather light in weight compared to the amount of space they take up in the moving van. The moving company will generally assess a bulky article charge or assess a weight additive based on the length of the item. You need to make sure the movers see these items when they do the initial walk through for your estimate because a dedicated mover will want you to understand what the additional costs will be for those items. Again make sure you read any moving contract and understand it before you accept it. Any unexpected costs can really make that moving budget go up quickly. You wan to make sure your household goods are moved in a safe and efficient manner and not just thrown into a van and hauled off.
One thing you can do to make the move cheaper and go quicker is to dismantle any bulky or awkward item yourself so that the movers don't charge you for the time it takes them dismantle it themselves. Have these items set aside in one place if you can so the movers see them as soon as they arrive and make sure they put them in the van efficiently and safely. Also make sure any gas or diesel tanks are drained so that there is no risk from explosion from excess fuels.
