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How To Get Moving Quotes
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As soon as you have an idea of your moving date you should start requesting moving quotes from your local movers. It is not a good idea to accept moving quote or estimates given over the phone. You should request that the removal companies send an estimator to visit your home to see exactly what you want to move and the physical layout of your property. It is the removal company estimator's job to visit your home and take note of all your moving and packing requirements. Upon arriving at your property he or she should be shown your entire house, garage shed, attic, basement etc. Make your request as clear as possible. Tell him or her if you want any furniture dismantled, picked up or dropped off at another address, or if you would like the movers to take any unwanted items to the dump. Be very specific as all these things are taken into consideration when working out your quote. Moving rates may be calculated base on the amount of items you want to pack and move. From his survey the removals company estimator should be able to work out the size of the van and how many men are needed for the job. He will take into account the amount of time it will take to complete your move. This will all depend on if your move is a local move or a long distance move which may require the removals men to sleep overnight. Charges may also be based on the amount of time it takes to complete the packing and moving or it may be based on an hourly rate (this is not suitable for long distance moves). Check to see what the defined hours are: Is a day's work 8 hours, 12 hours or 24 hours? Does the hourly rate vary depending on the time of day? Does the mover charge for overtime? If yes when does it start and how much is the cost? In the worst case scenario if you do not get access to your new home on time you could well find your move going into overtime. Hourly rates are normally based on a pick up to delivery principle, but meal times are usually excluded from the charge. Moving rates may be more or less expensive depending on the day of the week. For example move done on Monday to Thursday are known to cost less than a move done on the weekend. Most people don't know, but the packing of your items can take up a big chunk of your moving cost. To reduce the cost of your move you can opt to do some or all of the packing yourself. The removals company quote is most likely to be on a standard form which has the movers terms and conditions. Make sure you read the small print properly before you sign. Even though the terms and conditions are usually the same, moving quotes can vary from firm to firm. When you accept an estimate, you are expected to give a moving date, and upon booking that date you will have to give the mover reasonable notice if you want to cancel or change the date. Otherwise the removals company may charge you a cancellation fee. Before you accept a removals quote please visit The UK Movers Directory, and UK Removals Classifieds. |
