The ABC's For Getting Moving Estimates

When a family moves to a new home, many expenses need to be considered. One of those is the cost of movers, which are necessary when there is a household of heavy furniture and boxes to move from one place to another. Getting moving estimates may seem confusing for someone who has not moved before, but it is actually quite simple.

One common form of moving estimates is the non-binding estimate. This means that, prior to the move, the moving company will assess the items being moved and give an estimate of how much it will cost. The final price will not be known until the day of the move, however, because it will be based on the actual weight of all of the items.

Another way that some companies provide moving estimates is through a binding estimate. This means that they do a preliminary estimate, and that is the definite price. This works out great for a customer whose items end up weighing more than the company thought, but if the movers overestimate, the client will still have to pay the quoted price.

The best situation for the customer receiving moving estimates is when a company will provide a quote that is binding but not to exceed a certain amount. This means that they will provide a quote and, even if the items end up weighing more, the company will not charge more. In this situation, the price would be lowered if the weight actually ended up being less.


When getting moving estimates, use the easy quote form on this page and get moving quotes from several companies. When you receive their quotes ask them questions (binding, non-binding, etc.) and determine the best fit for your moving needs.