|
|
Home |
FAQ's |
About Us Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
|
FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions What is a short haul move? This is a move that is less than 450 miles. Make sure to inquire with your moving company as you may have to pay long distance charges even for short haul moves. What is a local move? This usually refers to moves that are less than 100 miles and within the same state. What is an intrastate move? This refers to a move of more than 100 miles within the same state. Do I need to provide lunch for my movers? Your moving professionals will need to eat at some point during the day. You don’t need to provide lunch, although doing so will reduce the time they require to drive to and from a local restaurant which will save you money. Do I have to tip movers? Tips are certainly not mandatory. However, you may want to consider tipping your movers and packers for the service they provide, depending on their quality and professionalism. If employees have gone above and beyond their job, they will certainly appreciate being rewarded for a job well done. What is an inventory? This is a detailed descriptive list of your household goods that is prepared on the day of your actual move. All items are numbered and accompanied by a brief description of their condition on the inventory sheet. How can I obtain a moving estimate? You can phone or email your moving company or check to see if they offer a convenient online moving quote system. How can I ensure that special items will treated with extra-special care? You can move some of the items that have high sentimental or monetary value yourself. If you prefer to let your movers complete this task, make sure you clearly indicate which items you would like them to take special care with during the move. What are “extraordinary value” items? In the moving industry, these items are ones that have a value of more than $100 per pound. You must list all of these items on the inventory form your moving company will provide. What is full packing? Your movers will pack everything in your household for you. Make sure to keep any legal papers, medicines and valuables with you during the move. What is hoisting? Certain large awkward items such as wall units or pianos may have to be hoisted out of a window instead of being carried down a flight of stairs. Check with your moving company about the availability and cost of this service. What is double-drive time? In California, all movers are required to charge double-drive time. They don’t charge you for the time required to get to your destination and then back to their moving branch. Instead, they charge double the time for the actual move. Can my movers transport my barbeque? Yes, but they can’t transport any propane tanks. You must remove any tanks attached to the barbeque grill before the day of your move. |
