Humboldt Storage and Moving Provides Recommendations on Moving Contracts

BOSTON - April 9, 2013 - PRLog -- Humboldt Storage and Moving has over 100-years experience relocating people and their belongings. As the oldest moving company in Boston (http://www.humboldt.com/), the experts know what elements create a successful move; beginning with a moving contract.  

A contract sets expectations between customers and moving companies to ensure events go as planned on moving day. Below the experts from Humboldt moving (http://www.humboldt.com/) offer a few tips on what to look for in a moving contract to make the process less stressful right from the start. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2h9_EhPgtc



Company information: An official contract should contain basic company information such as: logo, name, address, website and other contact information. This seems quite basic but can easily be overlooked or omitted from a contract.

Information about relocation: Specific details about the relocation day from agreed pick up date and time to the cost of items either by the hour or by weight should be included in the contract. Every move is unique so be certain details exclusive to the relocation are included.

Services: Be certain services discussed such packing, storage or additional details which may have been agreed upon before the move date are included in the final contract.

Valuation: Assess the value of items being transferred and decide if valuation or guarantees need to be added into the contract to protect from loss or damage.  Federal laws require all movers to offer $.60 per pound coverage at no cost but it is highly recommended to consider the full valuation option for peace of mind during the moving process.

Cost: Review the overall cost in the contract to make certain it is commensurate with what was discussed with the moving company representative. Also, expect to pay a deposit when the final contract is turned in. This is not always the case but it is best to be prepared.

Read thoroughly: Although moving can be a stressful process, take time to carefully read through a contract, understand it and do not assume items discuss are included. When items in the contract are in place, customers and a moving company representative can sign and date the document. Each receives their own copy which acts as a blueprint plan for moving day.  

Find out even more on the Humboldt Blog including a how to video on what to look for in a moving contract; http://www.humboldt.com/blog/moving-advice/do-i-need-contract-moving-company

About Humboldt Storage and Moving:

Humboldt Storage and Moving, founded in1905 is the oldest moving company in Boston and one of the largest United Van Lines agents in the region. The company’s philosophy is “Relax. And get moving.”

Moving is cited as one of the more stressful occasions in people’s lives and the entire Humboldt moving team goes to great lengths to ensure all customers feel at ease through the entire moving process.

Humboldt is well respected in storage and moving in Boston and is also one of the most highly regarded international moving companies in Boston. The Humboldt moving team are specialists in assisting with sensitive down-sizing for senior relocations, coordinating highly technical biotech/lab and hospital moves, fine art moving and storage, time-sensitive office moving and relocations, as well as traditional residential relocations and local moving in Boston.

For more information about Humboldt’s expertise and moving services contact them at (781) 821-8777. For additional information visit http://www.humboldt.com/