Moving is a difficult task for one to undertake. Not only you have to relocate your whole life to another address, but you also need to find a good moving company. However, the stress of the move does not end here. If you plan to hire a moving company, you will need to sign a moving contract. Furthermore, most people do not read them or even understand everything listed there. It is extremely important to understand what are you paying for since it is not in your interest to lose money. For this reason, let’s break down the moving contract and see what it contains.
Why you should hire a moving company
You might want to avoid all the hassle with a moving contract, and just do it on your own. However, that might not be the best idea. Unless you have the previous experience and you are competent enough to handle the move, you should leave the job to the professionals. For example, if you are planning to move to Hawaii, then you should consider hiring the Maui Moving Company. They will provide the best service for the reasonable rates. They will take care of almost everything, all you need to sign the moving contract. Therefore, you should be able to understand it. Every moving contract consists of the following elements:
• Mover Estimate
• Order for Service
• Bill of Lading
• Inventory Sheet
• High-value Inventory Sheet
Mover Estimate
Once you decide which company will be responsible for the move, they will come for a visit. As the title suggests, the movers will do the estimate of your house and your belongings. Afterward, they will give you a copy of the moving estimate. It can be binding or non-binding, but in any case, it will tell the final amount. For this reason, it is important to find a decent moving company in order to avoid possible frauds. Additionally, this is the time when you should specify if you have any items that require special handling. This will affect the estimate since any additional service increases the price.
Read the documents carefully.
Non-Binding Estimate
When movers come to your house, they will assess your things. Afterward, they will give you the mover estimate as mentioned above. However, non-binding one gives you the approximate weight of your household belongings. They will include everything in the estimate, such as all the heavy furniture, stairs, the distance to the parking spot, and so on. Furthermore, this is not a moving contract. The movers will only give the maximum price, which can be changed if you add more things. Additionally, the non-binding estimate must be written, and to describe accurately the shipments and all the fees included. Most importantly, do not accept the bill of landing without the accurate estimate in order to avoid a moving scam.
Binding Estimate
A binding estimate is less used when compared to a non-binding estimate. Unlike non-binding estimate, you have to pay the fees written on the binding estimate. If you add more things, you will be billed separately. Similarly, the binding estimate should also be in writing and attach to the bill of landing. Once the movers deliver your goods, you need to pay. If you do not, they will put your things in storage, which you will have to pay. Whichever option you choose, just make sure you have everything in writing, signed and sealed.
Order of service
Once you agree to the estimate with the movers, you will get the order of service. This represents the official moving contract between you and the moving company. Here they will specify all the service they will provide for you. This includes the date of pick-up, the time of delivery, the estimated fees, insurance coverage, terms of the contract, and everything else you need to know about your move. Additionally, it might include the types of items mover will not move, cancellation policy, the details about the moving truck, and any additional fees you might have. Furthermore, if you do not agree with everything listed, you should speak with the person in charge. This is your chance to change certain details.
Bill of Lading
The most important part of the moving contract is the bill of lading. The mover will give it to you on your moving day. The mover cannot move your things without this document. You will need to sign this bill of lading but first read it very carefully. The terms listed here should be the same as you already agreed upon. You should pay special attention to the fees written here. If they do not match with the previous ones, you should discuss it with the movers. Furthermore, the movers need to sign the same document, and you should keep it with you. This will be your receipt of service. If you are moving to Kihei, then you should bring the bill of lading with you.
Check all te details before accepting the formal agreement.
Inventory Sheet
The moving contract also consists of an inventory sheet. It lists all your items that movers will relocate. The movers will fill out the inventory sheet as they start removing your things. They will tag each item and write the number on the sheet. However, just because the movers are responsible for inventory, it does not mean you should let them do it alone. You should be an active participant in order to make sure they record every item properly. Additionally, once they deliver your items, see if something is damaged or if it is missing. Immediately notify the movers in order to claim insurance easily. If you forget something, you can always find a cheap way to ship heavy items.
Pack everything carefully.
High-value Inventory Sheet
Lastly, the mover will give you a separate list of high-value items, and their fees. Just like with inventory sheet, make sure that the movers tag everything properly. Sometimes, you will need to measure and pack them. Furthermore, you have to inspect the items once they reach your new house in order to see if they lost something or damage it.
Understanding moving contract
In conclusion, it is not that hard to understand the moving contract. Just make sure you have everything in writing, and keep the document with you.
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Working with Wailea Movers has been a wonderful experience! They are incredibly easy to work with and always go the extra mile to help find the best solution.
What more can a review say!? These guys were amazing. We were done before I could even realize what was happening. I’d recommend to anyone moving to Maui!
Great company!!!Was a pleasure working with this team of very professional people. the process was very smooth and stress free , I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for Movers that cares.If you looking for honest , quality , and completely serious service satisfaction don’t hesitate to reach out to them.
10/10 service10/10 communicationThese guys are the way to go when moving to Maui. We moved 3 fully packed PODS from California to Maui. They went to the port and unloaded our stuff on to their trucks and brought it over to our place. It was easy to schedule, they were really careful with our furniture and boxes and they were quick and so friendly. We could not have asked for better moving experience. You hear all these stories about terrible movers and they are the opposite and set the standard for sure. Extra Mahalo to Tom and David who did our move.
Ryan and CJ were top notch! They were on time, worked hard throughout the entire process and were true to their word on price! I would highly recommend them for any move you need local, inter island and across the country!
My experience with Wailea Movers was great. They were flexible and patient through the scheduling process and the guys showed up on time with a great attitude, ready to go. They took good care of our stuff and I knew I had nothing to worry about. Thank you Isaiah and RJ for the excellent service!
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I'd been trying to find a mini container to self pack and ship my things from Maui all the way to Michigan. All the services were either too expensive, too elusive, or too restricted. I met James at Wailea Movers and he just seemed like a friend from the start trying to help me get my things shipped. The pricing was great, simply based on cubic feet, no worry about weight, and there were no hidden charges... "just give me your boxes and I'll ship them wherever you need them to go." He urged me to buy heavy duty boxes, and I took my chances on what I had at my disposal, and I swear, everything showed up in my driveway as if I'd done it myself. My pallet was so well packed and better than I could've done myself. You never know what you're getting into with shipping a ton of stuff off Maui, and I literally shipped a ton, but James was very cool & confident about his services, and gladly in hindsight I can say that he and his team were wonderful and I couldn't be happier.
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Ryan coordinated my whole move perfectly and him and Taylor were awesome on move day. I have used Wailea Movers 6 times and already have another move planned with them. They have great workers and always take the time to protect my furniture. Very professional. I highly recommend this company.
I was more than pleased with wailea movers! All three men were kind ,courteous and efficient. they got the move done less than the time we had booked for! They were friendly and very easy to work with. I would use them again if I ever were to move and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for good help!
These guys are always first class. Had my third experience with their service and they never disappoint. Great communication ahead of my move and the morning of. They carefully and individually wrapped up all of my dishware items, protected the space I was leaving and my furniture and set everything just where I needed it in my new home. Highly recommend.
The guys at Wailea Movers did an excellent job picking up and delivering our pool table. There were 7 of them and they were professional, friendly, knew what they were doing and took the time to carefully wrap everything so that it wouldn't get damaged. I would DEFINITELY use them again. Thanks for doing such a great job guys!
Second time using these folks. Prompt. Courteous. Great communication. Fabulous moving experience definitely recommend. Thank you for the help and making a normally stressful situation almost fun! Mahalo
My name is Joseph, I am the owner of Smooth Movers LLC out here in Pahrump NV. James called us to unload a client of his moving to Pahrump. He made it very clear before using us that he valued quality over speed. 👉The items wrapped on this move was hands down one of the best we have seen. Today we took notes! After the move I called to discuss the bill. We quickly sparked a similar interest and spoke for an hour. We had a great conversation about some very positive things. Today Smooth Movers made a friend in the moving business. We are a newer company, these things mean alot to us. Thank you Wailea Movers 🙏
Top tier service! James was extremely accommodating with great communication throughout our experience. If you need a ramp to unload your container, they got you covered!
I recently had the opportunity to work with Daniela at Wailea moving and could not be happier. Communication was superb and the process was a breeze. Look forward to working with them again very soon!
Timely arrival and efficient workflow. The staff was communicative with great energy. Very polite . Moving is NOT fun, but the Wailea team made it a lot less painful !!😃