This might be useful if you are planning to sell or leave behind many large items and expect the total load of your move to decrease. Understand, for example, that most movers do not unpack, but simply deliver the boxes to the designated rooms in the new home. Although it will never be in a written contract, movers expect tips when they have finished unloading. Broken or lost possessions are the biggest complaints against movers. Interstate movers are liable for only 60 cents per pound of damaged, lost or stolen goods, and some local movers pay even less.
Movers do provide extra insurance for an additional cost.
There is the Full Replacement Value where you receive the amount you originally paid for the time, and Depreciated Value where the goods are valued at their present day value. Most movers will not insure items against damage that you have packed yourself, but in this situation, at least make sure the mover is liable for lost or stolen goods. The best insurance deal may be to check with your homeowner's agent. Some movers offer breaks for moves after Labor Day, or weekday pick up and deliveries. They are not likely to come forward with this information, so be sure to ask.