While picking a mover to relocate from one place to other, it is important to consider the types of moving quotes or estimate from a mover. The free moving quotes not only help in better negotiation but also keep you well updated about the spam movers who charge higher rates that the usual one. Moving estimates online are categorized into three different types. Here are the following:
The fist category of moving estimate is known as binding estimate. The binding quotes, as the name indicates bind the company to the price set forth in the binding agreement. The mover closely evaluates the moving items and gives a fair estimate of the move. The good thing about such quotes is that they are concrete and the cost of the move will not increase. On top of that, the company cannot put on extra charges after the completion of move.
The second type of quote is non-bonding estimate. Here after a thorough evaluation of the moving items, the mover provides you with the estimated or approximated cost. Although the mover will offer you the best possible deal, but still it won’t be able to provide you the actual cost of the move, until and unless everything gets weighed on the moving day. So, there is always a level of uncertainty in such estimates.
The third type of estimate is binding not-to-exceed, which seems undoubtedly the best option. With such estimate, the costs of moving will never exceed the estimated price quote. What is so good about it is that if the sum total of the weight of the shipment is lower than what is estimated, the total price automatically gets adjusted by the mover.
So, now that you get to know the three types of free moving quotes, make sure you ask every potential mover about which types they are offering. This will certainly help you grab the best possible deals and ensure a budget move.