Probable Cost of Service

When you select a moving company, your moving consultant prepares a probable cost of service document (an estimate), which states the date and time of the move and all of the services included in your estimate including any special needs, ie, additional stops, storage. All your moving charges will be based on this document. It is important to have a clear yet short probable cost of service document (estimate).

Bill of Lading

The contract for your move is called the Bill of Lading. You will sign this on the day of your move or on the day the mover packs for you. You will also sign it when the move is completed. You will need to sign at the time the movers arrive and leave, which will be the basis for your hourly charges (plus travel time).

Inventory List

During your international move, long distance moves or move into storage, your moving foreman creates a detailed inventory list. The foreman carefully lists each item that is being moved and marks these items with a special ID sticker. When packing yourself, it is important to thoroughly mark each box and identify its contents clearly, so your foreman will be able to include closed boxes in the inventory list.