Long Distance Moving – also know as Interstate move |
| Any move that crosses the state lines is considered as a long distance move, although in cases that the move distance is still in the radius of 100 miles and then it could still be considered and treated as a local move. Be sure to select a moving company that will answer all your needs and have a good reputation. Read more about trusting a mover and selecting a moving company. Long distance moving has a lot of different parameters influencing directly or indirectly on the move cost, and there fore should not be considered lightly. The following issues will probably find their place in your final long distance move bill: - Household goods volume / weight – click here to see examples
- Distance – The mileage between your current residence and your new residence.
- Packing:
- Material Cost– click here for more information
- Packing Work
- Insurance – default insurance given free by law by the moving company is 60c per pound per article. click here for more insurance information
- Additional / Special Charges:
- Long Carry – when the distance between your residence and the closes possible parking for the movers' truck is greater then a specific amount of ft.
- Flights – usually moving company offers 1 st flight free and a supplement cost for each extra flight.
- Shuttle – when your long distance movers' truck cannot enter your neighborhood or your residence area - a van will be rented to transport your good between them.
- Multiple pickups or deliveries – if you are in need for your moving company to pick up or deliver any or all of your household goods from or to several locations an extra cost will be charged – check for the cost with your moving company before getting the final estimate.
- Storage – long distance moving in a lot of cases involves storing your household goods for a certain period, at least until you have arrived your new residence. Different storing options has different charges – click here for more information
- Tipping the crew – it is acceptable to tip the entire movers crew for about 10% of the total moving cost. Keeping your moving crew happy will make the move more pleasant for you.
You should go over our section of reading the estimate to make sure you understand each part of the estimate. The better you prepare the less you will be surprise when you get the bill. | Long distance move included several features that are important to notice to keep your move as smooth as possible: - A guaranteed pick up and delivery date. Although it is always a good suggestion to be as flexible as possible.
- During the move your goods are being tagged by a sticker with a unique color and serial number in order to keep your items from accidentally mixing with another move items and for keeping a record of the items loaded on the moving truck and to check they all unloaded to your new residence in the same condition. The inventory list has a special column for item condition such as: scratched, dented, burned, etc.
- The movers will use special moving blankets to pack your furniture. This kind of packing does not cost you any extra charge not for packing material and not for packing work.
| | The household goods transportation form is a complicated one and should be read and understood thoroughly. Notice you sign only on pages you fully understand their content and accept it. |
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