In this Alpha Moving and Storage ‘Essential facts you simply must know about…’ we will discuss moving estimates and how you should read and understand them.
The various ways in which moving service providers present moving estimates can get pretty confusing. However, it is important not to look only at the bottom line price and check the details and possible extra fees.
Checking the Basic Charge Unit
The most common mistake people do when checking moving estimates has to do with checking only the final price. Not checking the basic charge unit and the possible extra fees may result in additional charges.
It doesn’t matter if you are moving local or long distance, the basic charge unit the relocation service provider offers you is crucial for the understanding of your estimate.
Some movers may estimate higher or lower weights of a different number of hours. This will obviously influence the bottom line price. By comparing apples to apples, or in other words, by comparing the basic charge units, you will avoid unnecessary and sometimes very unpleasant surprises on the moving date.
Comparing Additional Fees
It is also important to read the ‘fine print’ and familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the estimate and possible additional fees. Packing will play a major part in most relocations. Each and every mover charges a bit differently for packing services. Receiving prices for boxes, materials and packing labor in advance, will help you in making an educated decision about whether you should do your own packing or allow the moving company to do the packing for you.
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My experience using Alpha Moving and Storage was excellent. The crew was courteous and professional. They took their time to ensure that everything was … More covered and packaged before the move so there was no damage. They made sure everything was positioned correctly in our house, and even helped to move a few pieces of furniture that were not part of the original move. I would highly recommend
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