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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. How long do I have to inspect my belongings for lost or damaged items after the move? You generally have 60 days to perform this inspection and notify your moving company of any problems. Why do you ask for my email address and phone number? We require an email address and a valid phone number so our partner moving companies can contact you and quote your move. Most companies will schedule a time to come to your location and write up an estimate on what your move will cost with that specific moving company. What is full-value coverage? If you purchase this type of coverage, your moving company will either replace a damaged or lost item with an article of similar kind and value, pay you for the replacement cost, repair the item or pay you the cost of any necessary repairs. Why is the cost for traveling higher for moving trucks? The costs of driving time are normally higher because moving trucks can’t travel at the same speed as regular vehicles on highways. They also can’t access any non-truck routes which results in longer mileage. What is a bulkhead? This is a divider or partition that separates your items from the rest of the trailer or moving truck. What is a local move? This usually refers to moves that are less than 100 miles and within the same state. What is basic coverage for released rate liability? This type of valuation means that your moving company will pay $0.60/pound multiplied by the weight of the item if it is lost or damaged during the move. What is a local move? This usually refers to moves that are less than 100 miles and within the same state. ? What are the options for coverage of any lost or damaged items during transit? You can choose your type and level of protection from the following: cash value liability, full replacement liability or weight based liability. If I have a limited budget, can I hire movers to pack and move some of my items? Yes, you should hire professional movers and packers to transport large, awkward items such as desks, pianos and sofas and breakable items such as china and glasses. Make sure to hire movers for heavy items that must be hoisted into or out of your home because you risk serious injury if you try to move them yourself. |
