In this blog entry, the professional Charleston residential moving service team here at NoFlex Moving will detail the most important questions to ask when preparing for your residential moving service.
Ask About What Services Are Extra
- Moving quotes should include essential moving services such as packing, furniture disassembly work, stairs navigation, and long-distance transportation.
- Ask about heavy item handling or extra packing services
- Check for Add-on fees related to elevator usage, furniture disassembly, and storage
Understand the Value of Your Belongings
- Ask about basic coverage protection plan – which costs the least but pays a predetermined rate
- Ask about Optional Protection Upgrade, which can compensate for full replacement value or complete protection for damaged items.
- Check Your Insurance Coverage by reaching out to your insurance agent to determine if your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance will protect your possessions during the move.
Moving Estimates
In-Person or Video Estimates: Movers provide the most precise estimates when they evaluate your belongings through in-person or video assessments
- Verify that your moving estimate is flat, transparent, and contains no hidden fees
- Ask for a detailed cost breakdown of the charges associated with your moving service
Verifying Payment Logistics
- Ask your movers if they will require an initial deposit
- Ask whether the company takes credit cards or accepts checks and cash as payment methods.
- If you have to pay a deposit, check to see if it will be refunded or subtracted from your total charge for the move
- To prevent last-minute issues, verify your payment information ahead of time.
