Glossary of Moving Terms

Extra charges for services such as packing, unpacking, and extra pick-ups.

Charges for services provided by a professional other than the mover.

A local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company.

Bubble cushioning wrap used for packing delicate or fragile items.

The cost incurred in preparing major appliances for safe transportation.

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The amount of much money you pay per $1000 of assessed value to cover your household items to their fully assessed value.

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The contract between the mover and you for the transportation of your household or business goods.

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A flat rate is quoted for the given inventory. The mover quotes a flat price no matter how long the job takes.

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The moving company you are working with.

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The amount the move will cost without including the extra charges and insurance. Cost of move estimations are calculated based on information gathered at the estimate/sign-up interview.

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A moving term that describes insurance coverage.

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A quick list and explanation of mover contracts and documentation.

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This applies when you pay a higher minimum rate in exchange for the mover transferring your household or business goods on a specified date.

When is the final walkthrough performed and by whom? Does the seller have to be there, or just the buyer? Information on the final walkthrough of the house before moving out.

An extra charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs either at the place of origin or at the destination.

A low-cost moving service where the mover delivers your things at the door step of the address you specify.

Definition of fuel charges.

The amount of money per $1,000 of item value you will need to pay to protect your household goods for their full replacement value.

The most common type of move, with the carrier moving your household items from your old address to your new address.

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Describes what high value means.

Describes the purpose of a high value inventory sheet.

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Describes what an IDP is and when you need one.

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Basic charges for long distance moves, calculated by mileage and weight of your shipment.

An additional charge when the mover has to carry goods from the truck or van to your residence.

Large storage containers that are delivered to your home.

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Contains all the essentials needed to pack an entire house or apartment.

What is the final walkthrough and when is it performed? Does the seller have to be there, or just the buyer? Information on the final walkthrough of the house before moving out.

The certification issued by a state or federal governmental department authorizing a mover or carrier to move household goods between designated geographical areas.

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Contains all the essential supplies needed to pack a particular room in your home.

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Heavy-duty tape usually constructed with a polypropylene backing and rubber resin adhesive.

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Refers smaller vehicle haul goods location not accessible large trailers

By law moving companies must provide a minimum amount of free coverage, and refers to the amount of money you will receive per pound of damaged goods.

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Refers to temporary storage of your items pending further transportation.

When hiring movers, you need to know what a tariff is and what it should contain.

Definition of third party charges.

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Definition of transit insurance.

Definition of transit time.

Moving glossary term that describes a government registration program for movers.

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An additional charge applicable each time storage-in-transit service is provided.