Before Talking with a Dallas Mover Decide Ahead of Time Which Goods Will Be Shipped
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Before talking with a Dallas movers, decide upfront which goods may be shipped. Consider whether you require the mover to pack and what other kinds of services you might want. Take into account that packing can be another bid. An estimator may come to your house and create a proposal or make an estimate by meeting with you on the telephone. Moves that are under 50 miles away usually are priced per hour. For longer distance moves, estimates are based on weight.
Call or email the Dallas TX movers you happen to be considering for the job and ask for an estimate. Get involved with the estimating process and try to meet with the relocation consultant to survey your personal property and prepare a written estimate. Ask each prospective mover how long his or her estimate is valid for and question whether the estimate is binding or non binding. Never accept an estimate over the telephone and do not ever consider using a company that offers you this service.
Inform the mover of any possible unusual situations on either end so that your estimate is more accurate. Make the mover mindful of any issues that he might encounter at the delivery in particular parking problems, road access, street accessibility, delivery time restrictions or if there can be any stairs or elevators involved. The cost of your move can increase for such occurrences. Make sure to reserve a parking space for the moving van if your new home is on a congested street. If your moving crew will have to carry your load more than 75 feet from the moving van to your door you might be charged for excessive distance. Some neighborhoods may prohibit trucks over a certain weight. The driver will offload your possessions into a smaller vehicle and the charge for that can be quite high. Advise the relocation consultant if you happen to anticipate this situation arising. Furthermore, advise the consultant in case you are moving into a high-rise building where an elevator reservation is needed. This can create problems for the delivery schedule if the mover does not find out about this ahead of time and additional charges will probably apply.
Check for the DOT license number. All Dallas moving companies must be licensed however interstate movers must meet two additional criteria.
1. Publish their tariffs or price list and make it available to anybody who request a copy
2. Engage in a dispute settlement program and to offer neutral arbitration in case a dispute arises. A dispute may arise in the event loss or damage happens to a shipment while in the hands of the mover.
Finally, get hold of your local department of consumer affairs and ask if there are any complaints registered about the movers you’re considering. In case the move is in your state, request the same information from your state’s transportation department and public utilities commission.
Ask all movers for references.
Be sure you understand the coverage for loss or harm to your shipment. All licensed movers must provide liability for the value of goods they transport. There can be different amounts of liability that you ought to understand. You must know the amount of protection provided and the additional charges that may apply.