Hiring a moving company is an easy way to shift your home or office. Although the choice of hiring them does takes away some bucks but most of the time you are spared from the headache of getting a moving vehicle, getting your stuff loaded and unloaded, getting your possessions packed properly etc. The only problem arises when you agree to a moving company based on their moving quote but the final bills are far higher than the initial estimate.



It is always a good option to take the moving quote of three to four moving companies before you decide to choose a particular moving company. But comparing the moving quote can be a tough job as a particular moving quote may look lower than the other but when you take a closer look you find out that the company is not giving a lot of services as compared to other company that is charging a bit higher.

Basis of comparing the moving quote:

1. AMOUNT: It is very obvious that the moving quote amount is the first thing that is seen when you compare the moving quote given by various moving companies. It should be remembered the comparison should be made based on the same list of items for all moving companies.

2. BILLING STRUCTURE: This is one important aspect that need to seen while comparing the moving quote. It is should compared that how the billing is being done in various moving quotes. Some of the moving companies charge on a fixed price basis which means that your billing will remain fixed no matter the final weight is higher or lower. Then there are companies that give you the moving quote based on the approximate weight of your items. You get the final billing at the time of shifting when your stuff is actually weighed. Then there are companies that charge you on "not to exceed type" billing which means the final billing will never exceed the moving quote but can be lower if the final weight comes out to be lesser than the estimated.

3. INCLUSIVE SERVICES: When you compare the moving quote one should take into account the services that the moving company is giving inclusive of the money they are charging. You may get a moving quote that is lower than the others but they charge you extra for packing and unpacking as well as packing materials while the other gives you all these services at a very little cost. Now it is up to you to decide whether you want a service at very little cost or do things on your own and choose a lower moving quote.

4. DISCOUNTS AND FREEBEES: While comparing the moving quotes look into the discounts and other services that the moving company is offering extra than the other ones. You can take advantage of it and save a few bucks. But sometimes these discounts and offers may also be misleading and false. Beware of companies that promise to give you discount in the bill in the end. If you have such an offer, take them in writing in advance.

Just keep in mind that some moving companies charge you on the basis of volume rather than on weight. Choose the moving quote that uses the billing method that suits you the most. Its always a good idea to compare at least 3-5 movers rates and services to ensure that your getting a fair deal.