If your moving to or from Dallas, Atlanta or Florida, you will find that a growing number of moving companies are offering a moving option that blends the conveniences of the full-service mover with the pricing of truck rental. Once a reservation is made, a trailer is dropped off at your home.
You generally have two days to load and secure your belongings in the trailer. When you have finished packing, your trailer is picked up and driven by professional drivers to your new home. You still need to be aware of hidden costs so if you get to know some terminology of moving, this is a good start to be in the know.
If a deductible is applied, that value is stated next to the cost-per-$1,000 figure. For example, 7.50/100 means that the consumer must pay $7.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to cover the load against loss, and the first $100 of damage is not covered. Keep these terms in mind to help you understand your contract better.
1. Agent -A local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company. Appliance Dolly -Supplied by self-service movers to help you load and unload large items like appliances and over sized furniture.
2. Bill of Lading -This is the contract between the mover and the customer. It also acts as a receipt. It is important to understand everything on the bill of lading before you sign it. As the name suggests, these estimates are subject to change. With hourly rates, customers are charged by the hour per man, per truck.
l find that professional moving companies that offer free online rate quotes and interactive space estimators on their web sites help you quickly determine moving costs. This is an indicator that when a moving company offers you tools to help you calculate costs they have your best interest in mind.