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Moving tips - Know before you Move !
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Packing tips and materials |
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First decide if want the movers do the packing for
you or if you want to save some money by doing all or some of the
packing by yourself. Dispose of all the items you don't need
anymore. Start packing ahead of time - pack some boxes every day. it is recommended to purchase good
packing materials such as
boxes, tape, bubble wrap and packing paper. Pack each room at a
time and label the boxes properly. Pack light items in large boxes
and heavy items in small boxes. Fragile items such as plates and
pictures should be placed vertically in the box with lots of paper
or cloth cushioning. Try the online
Box Calculator. |
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Moving Your Vehicle |
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Depends where you're moving to, you might want to
use professional car haulers to transport your car (or one of your
cars) this might prove cheaper than driving to your new home or
even selling and buying a car. Get free
car shipping quotes. |
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Take
your valuables with you |
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Your documents
and valuables can't be replaced. take them with you to your car or
plane and don't forget to take essential items for your first few
days at your new home. |
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Coverage for damage or loss |
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Your moving
company should offer you 2 kinds of coverage: the Basic Liability
is usually 60 cents per pound, per item and should cost you
nothing. The declared value coverage offers protection against
losses and damages - the cost is based on the value of your shipment
and may be subject to a minimum amount or deductible. Estimate the
replacement value of your belongings in order to apply it to your
contract. Your mover
should provide you with detailed information about your coverage
options. You might want to check your homeowners insurance
policy for coverage during a move. |
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Hidden costs |
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The charges on local moves are
usually based on labor time while long distance moves are charged
based on weight and distance,
and regulated by the federal government. However, do your research
and ask your moving company if there are extra charges for: Extra
heavy items such as piano, safe or riding lawn mowers, disassembly
or reassembly of furniture or other devices, a long walk from the
truck to the house or stairs. |
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Moving services contract |
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Always demand a
written contract to include all the items to be moved, all
costs and charges, delivery time, delivery address, phone numbers, insurance coverage and a total
cost figure. Read the contract and the fine print before you sign. It
might be a good idea to ask for a free on-site estimate before
engaging with a moving company. get several online or phone
estimates and 2-3 on-site estimates before you choose a mover.
Make sure to mention all the items to be moved for an accurate
assessment and price quotes. |
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