Usually a truck is weighed before and after loading the items. The price depends on the difference in pounds. The binding estimate cannot be changed if everything weighs more than the movers thought, but if it weighs less, you ll get a refund. Not every moving company offers this option and some that do charge extra for it. A non-binding estimate is what all movers offer a rough idea of what it will cost but no guarantee.
Movers can t charge for giving a non-binding estimate.
The downside is that the final price is often more usually hundreds or thousands more than the initial estimate. Make sure the estimator includes the costs of putting together an inventory. An inventory lists everything that s being moved and its condition. It will help settle any disputes about damaged goods. Review the inventory list with the mover, so that every scratch and nick is recorded accurately.