Before the deal is locked the #moving company have to give the written estimate comprising the total cost of the move to the customer. As a customer you should ask three different companies for the particular move so you can compare and choose the best for yourself. If you are moving interstate than the cost of your move is based on the total weight of your shipment and total distance you wanna cover. It's your right to get a written estimate from your Movers, a verbal estimate is not valid and in case of any emergency how will you prove the verbal communication deal. So avoid signing in incomplete or blank document because non professional or fake movers can change the condition after your sign without informing you. Wanna know how to distinguish between good movers and bad movers read #Packers and #Movers guide.
Is estimate binding or non binding:
At the mutual consent of yours and movers it will be decided whether estimate is binding or non binding. If you are agreeing to the estimate then you are bound to pay the total cost written in the estimate. If you ask for more services than it's the responsibility of your Movers to provide you new binding agreement or change the current one in non binding, if movers doesn't provide you any of these then your original agreement stands still, also ask for binding agreement fee.
Non binding agreement is a estimate but not ultimate guarantee, but final charges will be depend on the weight of your shipment and moving services you took. Still its your responsibility to take the written non binding estimates, including services. At the time of delivery movers can charge up to 110 of original percentage and can collect any remaining cost up to 30 days from the delivery. Looking for additional insurance services than get in contact with Local Packers and Movers in Pune.
Movers degree of liability coverage.
All movers are assumed to take care of certain degree of liability for the value of household goods they are transporting. Under moving contract there are two types of moving liability coverage-Full value Coverage and waiver of full value protection. Full value protection is more comprehensive and the price of each article should be listed in the initial agreement, if during movers custody, the goods get lost, damaged or destroyed, then they can repair it, to bring it in original form, can replace it, pa the cost to purchase the same items. If you opt out of full value coverage then in case of damage you will provided only till 60% of the goods value.
Option of additional insurance.
While your movers is providing you with the above two insurance you always have to option to purchase the additional insurance for the safety of your goods, you can purchase that from third party or from your movers and don't forget to read the terms and condition written on it, before you do the agreement on writing. Looking for safe and sound storage and warehousing facility in Pune, so what are you waiting for call Packers and Movers Pune and ask for your requirements.
Things reduce your movers liability:
There are three conditions where your movers right's to liability coverage get reduce. You opt out from full value protection, the loss or damage caused to goods it’s due to non fulfilment of action to be preformed by the customer, like packing hazardous, perishable and dangerous goods and your declared value of goods is less than the actual cost.
Right to file for loss or damage:
Customer have the right to file a claim for the goods lost or damage in the #moving process, claims must be submitted in writing within the nine months from the date of delivery and the information of the same must be communicate to the movers within 30 days. After that they have 120 days to provide you with some type of solution which can be extended by 60 days. Know how to proceed for claiming the compensation in case damage through Packers and Movers guide.
Check inventory of your shipment:
Your Movers is required to provide you with the detailed inventory of your shipment, when your shipment is loaded in the truck. The propose here is to list the items and also there present condition, also this will be helpful while claiming for compensation in case of damage.