Smith also suggested asking the mover to provide the names of at least three customers the carrier moved recently. Never discuss cost over the phone. A company rep has to come to your home to provide a realistic written estimate. When You Move. The pamphlet answers questions you might have about liability in the event of loss or damage to your property.
Carriers offer customers two kinds of estimates.
With a binding estimate you know in advance what your move will cost. Final charges could be higher or lower than the estimated cost, depending on the actual weight of the shipment. The cost of a long distance move is determined by weight and distance, while charges for local moves are by the hour. If you are making a long-distance move you might give some thought to discarding some old furniture. To minimize the hourly charges for a short move, try to do as much of the work yourself as possible.