How do Moving Companies Estimate the Costs?
Posted on Mar 3, 2022 by Top Movers Global
How do you know whether a moving company can be trusted? How much will be you charged for the move? Is there a good way to compare estimates from different movers?
The information in this article will help you determine the costs associated with your upcoming move.
To figure out how much your move will cost you’ll need to first know how much your belongings weigh in total and how far it is from where you live now to the new house. Then, you’ll have to factor in the costs of any other services the movers will need to provide, such as packing and unpacking. And don’t forget to add the cost of boxes and other packing materials.
Before choosing a moving company, it’s important to get several to provide you with an estimate of the cost, which should be in writing. If they ask to give you an estimate over the phone, that’s not good enough. Insist that they put their estimate in writing, so that you can compare those figures with the estimates you’ll be getting from other moving companies.
Once you receive three or four estimates from moving companies, do not automatically choose the cheapest one. If one estimate is substantially less than the others with identical services, you should be suspicious. There will likely be other charges and fees added on in the end. So, take your time and thoroughly read the fine print before deciding which company to hire.
As mentioned earlier, the estimate you will receive will depend on what your belongings weigh, the distance from your existing home to the new one, the cost of the services you plan on using as well as the supplies needed from your movers. In order for your movers to make an accurate estimate you will need to provide them with a list of every item you plan on having them move. Aside from the belongings inside your home, your list should include items in your basement, gardening shed, and garage. Your estimate will only be as accurate as the information you give the prospective moving company.
Most people these days are on a budget, so you don’t want to spend more on your move than absolutely necessary. However, it’s important that you hire a reputable moving company, and that you provide them with complete information on the items you want moved, as well as any other pertinent details for their estimate and before booking them.
