subject: Cleveland Moving Company - What To Look For In Moving Quotes? [print this page] 1. Actual weight of the shipment or labor time- The final charges on interstate relocation will normally be based on the actual weight of the shipment, whether it is more or less than the estimated weight. The quote that you simply receive should be depending on an onsite estimate (unless waived) or a list of items that you simply want to move. Anything that will be added in or taken off the list will have an effect on the price. The final charges will be depending on the actual weight of the objects to be shipped. Be sure to check what the charge per any additional pound is, since it may be different than the basic charge the quote is calculated by.
2. Packing materials- You will usually have 2 choices for packing:
Full packing- The carrier (moving company) packs everything for you and is responsible to offer all the essential packing supplies. All of the packing materials and packing labor ought to be included in the price. Make certain that the charge isn't calculated individually for the packing charges rather than a price per pound (interstate) or price per hour (intrastate), as that indicates that your cost will be based upon the actual use of packing materials.
No packing- You are expected to pack everything yourself and the mover will usually only offer moving pads/blankets to protect your furniture. Some companies will need specific packing for particular objects, like shrink wrap for fabric, bubble for glass etc. A few movers won't accept any container packing other than boxes (like bags, totes, suitcases or plastic bins) Constantly be sure to go through your quotes and see if any needs are stipulated as you will be charged extra by the movers for re-packing those objects and for the packing materials they will provide.
3. Extra services- Such as additional insurance, storage, additional labor, taxes, fuel surcharges and processing fees. Additional services such as further insurance coverage and storage will be included to your total cost and are most likely very clear and acceptable by you. However, movers may charge you extra for stairs, elevators, bulky objects, extra stops, hoisting of furniture, disassembly and reassembly of furniture and so on. Constantly be certain to check if your quote includes any mentioning of these charges and otherwise, be certain to get that in writing from your mover as part of your quote.
In summary, movers may pretty much charge you for anything. Take some time to read and understand your quote, from beginning to finish, including all the small fine print. If anything is unclear or not specified, be sure to check with your mover.
