First and foremost, the move is only as good as the mover him or herself. Going with a larger company you are more apt to get an independent owner. An independent generally will be a lot more professional then a company driver. Main reason being, is the independent is responsible for any damage to your furnishings. The independent will be the one paying for repairs or replacements out of his or her own pocket. Prior to your mover arriving at your home, they are required to get a tare weight. A tare weight is the weight of the vehicle prior to loading your household items. Upon arriving at your home the movers will take an inventory of your items to be moved. The driver or independent usually does this chore and number tags all your items and also using shorthand references any scratches, dents, gouges, over all condition, etc…to all unboxed items.Once this is done, you need to review his or her inventory and sign off on the inventory. Take your time at this point and look it over thoroughly. If you see a gouge or scratch on an item and you disagree, now is the time to work it out with the driver. Once you sign off on the inventory sheet you are agreeing with his or her findings. Not doing this is the difference in a possible claim at destination or not.Once you agree on the inventory, the crew will begin loading. The truck is loaded in a tier, starting at the bottom and working to the top of the truck. Heavier items on the bottom tiers and lighter as you go up.Make sure items, not boxed are properly padded. All parts of wood furniture should be “diapered or padded” to protect from possible damage. In the event the furniture is not being diapered you need to question the driver as to why not. Again, these are your belongings and you need to make sure the loading is done properly.Once loaded, make sure you get a copy of all the paperwork. Don’t sign anything unless the paperwork is filled out completely. Too many will sign paperwork and not read what they are signing. If you disagree with a charge, call his or her office before signing off on the paperwork.Next, if possible follow the driver to the nearest scale for the gross load of the load. Make sure he or she doesn’t stop for fuel along the way as this will add to YOUR added cost in weight. Also ensure the driver and helpers are off the truck with this weighing. Again, by staying on the truck the weight can be “bumped up” and you will pay for that extra weight.Following these simple steps should help your move go smoothly. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society
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