Moving Quotes: Compare Apples to Apples

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Weight, Mileage, and Hours

Examine the details of your quotations to make certain that they all are for a similar estimated weight, miles, number of personnel, and expected hours. If you are acquiring quotes for a long-distance move to Colorado Springs, make certain you are quoting with a distance moving company instead of a moving company who cannot move items interstate. Computations for quantity of workers and also hours may differ depending on the company. Some movers charge you a flat rate for up to a particular amount of hours, after which charge you a per hour price per crew member for each hour thereafter. This may lead to a costly raise in your moving costs. Likewise, distance ought to be clearly shown and calculated for all quotations, to ensure that there is no per-mile addition to the estimate afterwards.

Storage, Insurance, and Supplemental Services

While comparing your quotations, look for added services which do not appear in all your estimates. You can't complete a legitimate apples-to-apples assessment if one quote incorporates packing and materials, and the others don't. Keep an eye out for any alternative add-ons, like insurance, storage time and space, mileage and gas. Whenever each of the quotations are structured similarly, sticking with the same inclusions, you're less inclined to be taken in by a mover who delivers a lower quoted price and after that nickels and dimes you with buried fees and extras. If distance or fuel prices are to be added, make certain that estimated rates are in the same range on all estimates.

Other Considerations to Look Out For

When examining your moving bids, be suspicious of quite high or extremely low quotes. You should have a range of 4-5 prices, to offer you a clear idea of the average charge for your move. If a rate is significantly less than the others, investigate to make certain that the details of that price match the rest, and that there won't be any additional fees, distance costs, or hourly charge restrictions that may add to the price once your move is underway. Similarly, when a quote is substantially more than the rest, make certain they are not overestimating hours or distance, and they haven't included services or products that are not found in the other estimates. Check to ensure that all your moving companies have followed any licensing polices, and that they are quoting enough manpower to accomplish the move in a prompt fashion. Bear in mind, if an estimate appears too good to be true, it likely is.

Make Inquiries and Do not Hesitate to Inquire about Adjustments

If you feel that you are not able to make an accurate comparison for the reason that several or all your quotations possess inconsistent services, you needn't be worried to reach out to the moving companies with exact revisions to the quotes. This is your move, and it is crucial that you've got all the information you'll need in order to make the correct decision. Ask for a copy of every estimate in writing, so you're able to quickly make comparisons. Make sure that all your quotes have the same provisions. Finally, look at online reviews. Former customers will often leave good and bad reviews, which includes specifics of obscured fees or things they ignored in their own quotes. Verifying the ratings is a good last step before you decide on an estimate.

For additional information on finding the optimum moving company in Colorado Springs for your move, look at A-1 Freeman Moving Group today! We provide long distance and local moving for various residential, commercial, and corporate customers. Give us a call today for a quotation, and allow our skilled staff assist you with your next move!