Moving Quotes: Compare Apples to Apples

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Weight, Mileage, and Hours

Look into the details on your quotes to ensure that they all are for a similar expected weight, distance, number of laborers, and predicted hours. Should you be acquiring quotes for a long-distance move to Wichita Falls, make sure that you are working with a interstate moving company instead of a moving company who is unable to relocate things interstate. Computations for amount of laborers and hours could differ based on the organization. Some moving companies charge you a set rate for up to a certain quantity of hours, after which bill a per hour price per crew member for each hour afterwards. This could end in an expensive hike in your moving fees. In addition, miles should be distinctly revealed and also calculated for all quotes, to make certain that there's no per-mile addition to the quotation afterwards.

Storage, Insurance, and Supplemental Services

When you compare your estimates, seek out additional services that do not appear in all your bids. It's not possible to come up with a correct apples-to-apples evaluation if one estimate includes packing and materials, and the others do not. Keep an eye out for any additional add-ons, for example insurance coverage, storage space and time, mileage and gas. If each of the quotations are arranged the same way, with the exact same inclusions, you're less inclined to be taken in by a mover who offers a cheap quoted charge and after that nickels and dimes you with hidden fees and extras. In the event that distance or fuel costs are to be added, make certain that quoted prices are in the same range on all quotes.

Other Items to Be Aware Of

When reviewing your moving quotations, be suspicious of extremely high or extremely low estimates. You should have an assortment of 4-5 quotations, to give you a distinct idea of the average charge for your move. In case a rate is notably lower than the remainder, verify to make certain that the specifics of that estimate match the others, and that there aren't any extra fees, distance charges, or hourly fee limits that will add to the price when your move is in progress. Likewise, if a rate is significantly greater than the others, make certain they are not overestimating hours or distance, and that they haven't added products or services which aren't present in the other estimates. Inspect to be sure that all your moving companies have followed any licensing rules, and that they're estimating enough manpower to complete the move in a prompt fashion. Don't forget, if an estimate seems too good to be true, it likely is.

Make Inquiries and Don't Think Twice to Inquire about Revisions

If you feel that you are not capable of making a definative comparison because a few or all your estimates possess not consistent services, don't be hesitant to reach out to the moving companies with exact modifications to the quotations. This is your move, and it is essential that you have got every piece of information you need in order to make the correct choice. Ask for a copy of every quotation in writing, so you can quickly make side by side comparisons. Verify that all your quotations have the same stipulations. Last but not least, look at online reviews. Past clients will frequently leave good and bad reviews, including information regarding hidden costs or items they ignored in their own quotes. Verifying the feedback is an excellent final step before you decide on an estimation.

For additional advice on finding the right moving company in Wichita Falls for your move, look at A-1 Freeman Moving Group today! Our company offers long distance and local moving for numerous residential, commercial, and corporate customers. Email us today for a quotation, and permit our experienced staff assist you with your next move!