True with any contract, it is in your better interest to know what you are signing before you sign it. When you hire a long-distance moving expert, generally you sign a contract with your home’s specific details. There are many elements to the contract you should be aware of before you sign the binding contract. With any company you do business with, it is ideal to ensure they are properly licensed and insured within the standards of the industry, they generally have a mostly positive reputation, and you understand the service cost, fees, and other billing details. Today, we at Excalibur Moving & Storage would like to offer some more insight on the contract to help you avoid being the victim of fraud and ensure you picked the right long-distance moving company for you.
Common Moving Contract Terms
In addition to the aforementioned elements of the contract, below are a few terms commonly used in a moving contract.
Estimates and Quotes. An assessment that the moving company will send you after a quotation request is the first documentation you have to deal with. There are 2 types of moving estimates that include non-binding and binding.
Non-binding: An assumption of what the moving cost will be is a non-binding estimate. The extra services you requested and estimated weight of the household’s contents is the where it is based. The actual weight of your shipment and the actual services provided is the basis of the final payments. The moving company may require a bill of 10% more than the original estimate.
Binding: Depending on the weight of your items and services you ask for, the binding estimates guarantee a total cost of moving. To organize a survey at home and provide you with a written assessment, the binding estimates guarantee a total cost of moving. On-site estimates are far more accurate than estimates provided by email or phone. Since the home inspections are advisable, we recommend finding a new moving expert to assist with your move as this can indicate they are fraudsters. You should get an estimate and also be informed of all potential increases in your account, like hoisting, handling bulky items, and so forth.
Bill of Lading. Every authentic moving service provider ensures you receive a “Bill of lading.” A contract between the movers and their customers is the bill of lading. To limit their liability, you should pay attention to the provisions concerning the right of movers. The bill of lading should include the following:
– Your Contact Information
– The pickup and delivery agreed date or time period
– Shipment’s origin and destination
– Dispute resolution program
– Service cost and payment method
– Mover’s contact information and license
Before signing a moving contract, ask workers to provide you with all paperwork.
Inventory List. On the inventory list your movers made, ensure that the status of all your items is correctly marked. You cannot prove that it is the carrier’s fault otherwise if it turns out that the item was damaged during the move. Also, you can’t prove the actual loss of your property if you want to file a claim in case of a problem. When checking inventory lists on the day of the move and on the day of delivery, you should do it with great care.
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