If you pick a moving service only on the basis of
the lowest moving estimate, you may end up regretting it. Your
moving experience will depend on the moving company you choose,
so look for a service provider with a good reputation.
You need to get moving company estimates in writing from a few
reputable service providers. Compare their offers and verify
their credentials and reputation before you select one of them.
Some crooked movers offer lowball move estimates to lure unwary
customers. If you get a moving cost estimate that’s a lot lower
than the others, watch out for hidden charges.
Most movers prefer to provide non-binding estimates, which help
to protect the interests of both parties. The law says that a
mover cannot ask you to pay more than 110% of the value of a
non-binding move estimate, or 100% of the value of a binding
estimate at the time of delivery. If an additional amount is to
be paid, a separate bill will have to be raised by the city
movers.
If you want to be certain about how much you will have to pay at
the time of delivery, ask for a binding moving company estimate.
However, remember that moving services may add on a margin to
compensate for estimation errors.