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Complete Guide - Choose a Reliable Removalists Company in Adelaide

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Ask for an on-site estimate. Once you're sure a company is legitimate, it's<br />

time to f<strong>in</strong>d out about pric<strong>in</strong>g. Contact the company to request an on-site<br />

estimate, <strong>in</strong> which the company sends an employee to exam<strong>in</strong>e your<br />

belong<strong>in</strong>gs and estimate how much the move will cost. Ask for a "b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g"<br />

estimate if possible, which will clearly list the cost of each service. A<br />

"nonb<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g" estimate could become significantly more expensive when the<br />

company actually charges you.[6] The exact laws govern<strong>in</strong>g b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

nonb<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g estimates vary between states and countries, so look up laws <strong>in</strong><br />

your area if you want to be sure what the estimate tells you.<br />

• Show the estimator everyth<strong>in</strong>g he needs to make an accurate estimate.<br />

This <strong>in</strong>cludes closets, basement, the backyard and sheds, and anywhere<br />

else where movable goods are stored. If the estimator doesn't make a<br />

thorough exam<strong>in</strong>ation, don't trust the estimate.<br />

Inquire about all extra charges. Read the f<strong>in</strong>e pr<strong>in</strong>t carefully to work out<br />

how much the move will actually cost. Ask the company to disclose all fees,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g fees for mov<strong>in</strong>g certa<strong>in</strong> items, pack<strong>in</strong>g and unpack<strong>in</strong>g each carton, or<br />

us<strong>in</strong>g additional pack<strong>in</strong>g material if a carton comes apart. If the fees seem<br />

unreasonable, move on to another company.<br />

Learn about how to get reimbursed for damaged or lost items. Ask the<br />

movers for <strong>in</strong>formation on valuation or liability, which will tell you how much<br />

the movers will owe you if items are damaged or lost dur<strong>in</strong>g shipment.[7] A<br />

mov<strong>in</strong>g company may offer several valuation services at different prices, and<br />

if you do not specifically sign a document agree<strong>in</strong>g to one service, they may try<br />

to charge you on a more expensive plan.[8]<br />

• Some valuation services are <strong>in</strong>cluded at no extra cost. However, these<br />

may only provide you with a small percentage of the damaged item's<br />

value. For <strong>in</strong>stance, the Released Value plan, provides only 60¢ per<br />

pound of weight damaged, no matter how much the item was actually<br />

worth.<br />

• More comprehensive plans may require the movers to replace, repair,<br />

or pay for damaged items <strong>in</strong> full. However, these typically cost more and<br />

may be limited to certa<strong>in</strong> expensive items. Be sure to list every item you<br />

want covered on the valuation agreement.[9]

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