Binding Moving Estimate - Is This The Wise Choice For You?


Are you trying to decide if a binding moving estimate is the smart choice for you when you hire a moving company to help you move to a new location, but can't make your decision? Then you need to be sure you understand as much information as you can about it, so you can be sure you make your choice with confidence.

The first thing to understand is that a binding estimate is also known as a guaranteed price quote. This estimate type means that the final price you pay will be the price you are quoted because the estimate is guaranteed and binding.

So, even if the weight of your items being moved is less than what you were quoted, the charges will still be the same. The same is true if the weight of your items exceeds the quote you were given. The price you were quoted, no matter what, will be the price that you pay in the end.

You just have to be very careful when you get this estimate type because there are some companies that will charge you a very low cost, just so they can get your business. Then you find that you end up with all kinds of problems during the move because the company is not offering you the best service they can, since you are paying a low cost.

This doesn't happen with every company that offers you a low cost, just with a few of the companies that don't have good reputations.

It is always smart to spend some time doing your homework for each company, before you make your decision and be sure to compare their estimate to others so you can know if the cost is too low, too high or around what other companies are charging.

Another thing to understand about the binding estimate is that you will not be able to add on extra services or items, once you have received the binding estimate. This will alter the price that you were quoted, with any moving company.

So, you have to be sure that you know up front, all of the items that will be moved and what services you will need from the company. This will help you guarantee an accurate cost, after you receive the binding quote.

It is wise to take time for comparing a binding estimate with a non-binding estimate, which is more flexible, before you can make your final choice about which type of estimate would be the smart choice for you. Now that you have all of this information in mind, you are more prepared to make the right decision for your move to a new location.