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 | CHOOSING THE RIGHT MOVER |  |
- will be licensed and insured
- will have an established place of business for at least three years
- visit a prospective mover's facility to see if he can serve you properly
| GETTING AN ACCURATE ESTIMATE | |
- final prices paid may vary from the cost quoted on non-binding estimates
- get a binding estimate to guarantee your price won't change
- an accurate survey is the first step in receiving a realistic price quote
- don't forget an accurate box count
| HOW YOU ARE CHARGED FOR PACKING | |
- based on the number of boxes packed by the mover
- this is the most variable portion of your cost of moving
- have a concise list of what you want packed
- gets you closer to an accurate packing estimate
| ISSUES THAT CHANGE THE PRICE OF YOUR MOVE | |
- may have additional charges if unconventional delivery required
- costs more if movers have to use an elevator
- costs more if access to your residence is more that 75 feet from the truck
- costs more if your shipment must be carried up one or more flights of stairs
| ITEMS YOU SHOULD NOT SHIP | |
- do not pack or ship certain items...
- FLAMMABLE items, propane tanks, liquid detergents, aerosol cans, etc.
- any items that may cause damage to your shipment
- could void insurance coverage if there is an unforeseen accident
| NOTICE TO BOOK A MOVER | |
- a mover can accommodate most moves if he has at least two weeks notice
- best if you have a firm date
- more time is preferable, particularly in the busy season (May to September)
- with less notice, call before agreeing to a firm date
| PAYING FOR YOUR MOVE | |
- have cash, a credit card, or a certified check to pay the driver
- personal checks are not an acceptable form of payment
| PROTECTING AGAINST DAMAGE | |
- movers generally do not assume responsibility in several situations...
- articles of extraordinary value not listed on the bill of lading prior to moving
- loss of documents not listed on the bill of lading prior to moving
- breakage of fragile items unless packed and unpacked by the mover
- breakage unless visible exterior damage documented on delivery
- items previously broken, repaired, or glued
- mechanical operating condition of appliances and electronics
- missing items not specifically inventoried and documented on delivery
- damage to items not documented on delivery
| SUBMITTING A DAMAGE CLAIM | |
- you have nine months to file a claim
- should document damage on delivery and file immediately
- most likely to receive an equitable settlement
This consumer information topic was presented by the Moving Information Bureau, a public service of the Long Island Moving & Storage
Association. Reprinted with permission
from Austin Verity & Son, Inc. Copyright © 1999
and Produced by Ray Schumack & Associates for the Moving Information
Bureau -- (631) 765-6097
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