Factors That Affect Moving Company Quotes
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– Different moving companies offer you a different quote for the same move. Know about some of the factors that affect the moving company’s quote.
You are always advised to ask for quotes from at least 3-4 companies. One thing that you must have noticed is the difference in their quotes. Some charge higher for the same stuff and the same distance while others charge a lot lesser. The reason can be the kind of services they provide in the package.
The most popular service that you can avail of a global moving company is the full-service moving where the professional movers do everything from packing your stuff to transporting it safely to its destination. The factors that affect the quotes of moving company are-
• The distance of the journey
The longer the route, the more expensive the move will be. If you are moving to the nearby locality, your stuff is packed according to it but if you’re making an international move, everything needs to be packed with extra care. Also, you have to pay for the gas as well as for the driver’s time on the road.
• Packing cost
Professional packers and movers have the experience to pack things in the best possible manner. They not only pack and unpack your belongings but also assemble and disassemble furniture to pack it efficiently. You may need to spare some extra hundred dollars for the service.
• Weight of your items
It is quite simple to understand that that the more items you have, the more it will cost. Loading all the stuff of a three-bedroom apartment and a one-bedroom apartment takes a different amount of time to pack them, load them, and unload them. A large household also requires a larger truck.
• Labor costs
Labor costs are never fixed as they differ from state to state. Every moving company charges a different amount for labor costs. Usually, this cost is not included in the quote but when it is an international move or interstate move, it forms a part of the moving quote.
• Storage cost
It is quite common for an international move or an interstate move that you need moving company to store your things before, during or after the move. This storage cost is to be paid along with the estimated cost. It differs from movers to movers, so do ask your mover about the rates before asking for this service.
• Valuation coverage
You always need to be prepared for any mishaps. Thus, do ask your moving company about the valuation coverage option they provide. Generally, moving companies offer two valuation coverage. The first one is Full Valuation Protection where you are compensated with the current cash value of the item lost or damaged by the movers. The other one is Released Value Protection which comes cost-free with your moving quote. It stipulates that you get 0.60 cents per pound of cargo in case of damage or loss.
Next time, when you get a quote from a global moving company, do clear your doubts about the services that come in package with it.
