How To Deal With Moving Quotes?

The more details you give, the more accurate your quote. Moving companies need information about the amount you would like to move, so that they can determine how many people and which vehicles are needed. The cheapest mover is not always the best. Some less qualified movers might overlook belongings while estimating, which might make your move more expensive then initially estimated. Be sure to provide them with all the details they need. There are many criteria for choosing a moving company. Whilst some companies provide reduced rates; others provide additional security for your belongings, or extra services that can help you more effectively. Please be sure to sum up all the pros and cons carefully, before deciding which company you opt for.

Check that they are members of a professional trade organisation! National trade associations maintain professional high standards and can give you detailed information about member companies. Members of these associations are usually vetted annually. Also, if you are unsatisfied with the services provided, you have a higher authority that you can contact. Two of the most renown trade associations include:

AMSA American Moving and Storage Association www.moving.org

HHGFAA Household Goods Forwarders Association of America Inc www.hhgfaa.org

FMWA F lorida Movers and Warehousemen's Assiciation www.fmwa.org

FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration www.fmcsa.dot.gov

FIDI The International Federation of International Movers www.fidi.com

FAIM Fidi Accredited International Mover www.fidi.com

LACMA Latin American & Caribbean International Movers Association www.lacmassoc.org

PAIMA Pan American International Movers Association www.paima.com

IATA www.iata.com

FIATA Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations fiata.com

OMNI www.omnimoving.com

FITA Federation of International Trade Associations www.fita.org

ISO International Organization for Standardization www.iso.ch

What extra services do you need? If you are looking for extra services, please be sure that these options are covered by the removal companies that approach you. If these services are not provided, you should decide whether you would like to arrange this separately, or consider another removal company as your choice. Extra services include:

Packing services Boxing Supply of Boxes Fragile packing Storage of goods Insurance for your goods Speciality Removals such as Piano or Antiques Extra charges or additional transportation charges can also be made for long carries, stairs, lifts, moving large items (e.g. cars), disconnecting electrical goods or gas stoves. How much should these extra services cost? Each removal company is different, however you can compare the amounts given to you from several moving companies.

Documentation. Make sure that you read all the fine print before signing any contracts, to prevent any extra charges.

Storage. Storage can be arranged by your removal company, or you can also arrange this separately by contacting the storage company directly.

Then, some money saving moving tips!

Book on time. Your move can be so much cheaper if you book on time. This way, the mover is notified in time and can plan your move better and more efficiently.

Packing Ask your mover early for packing material, moving boxes, stickers and how they handle packing. This because most moving companies will not insure fragile / valuable goods if you pack them yourself. For normal items such as clothing and books, this will not be the case.

Stairs cost extra If there are stairs in your new or old home, keep in mind that you will probably need to pay extra! Some possible solutions in avoiding extra costs are, to rent a lifting crane or elevator, or instruct the mover not to use the stairs and bring all your goods up or down yourself. .

Disassemble yourself! Disassembling your goods yourself will save you a lot of money. Movers can disassemble them for you but this will cost you extra. What items need disassembling? Think about beds, closets, wall units. Disconnect your washers, dryers, stoves, fridge etc., yourself. Movers can charge you extra for it.

Get help from friends. Ask your mover if it is possible that you and your friends/family help during the move.

Possible extra charges & services Movers can charge you additional services for packing, appliance servicing, unpacking, or stair/long carries that are needed. You can also be charged for shuttling (needing multiple small trucks instead of 1 for narrow streets). moving a car or pianos, disconnecting washers, dryers, gas stoves dishwashers, any items that need to be disconnected for the move.

They can also charge you advanced charges for services performed by a third party at your request. The charges for these services are paid for by the mover and added to the charges on your Bill of Lading.

Posted by Kevin Johnson on December 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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Latitude: 32.468003 -- Longitude: -93.771115

ZIP Codes for Shreveport, Louisiana	71101 71102 71103 71104 71105 71106 71107 71108 71109 71110 71115 71118 71119 71120 71129 71130 71133 71134 71135 71136 71137 71138 71148 71149 71151 71152 71153 71154 71156 71161 71162 71163 71164 71165 71166
Area Code for Shreveport, Louisiana	318
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Shreveport, Louisiana, is the third largest city and the third largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the seat of Caddo Parish. As of 2004, the city's population given by the U.S. Census Bureau was 198,675, a decline from the 2000 census levels. Bossier City lies across the Red River in Bossier Parish and the Shreveport-Bossier City Metropolitan Area population exceeds 375,000. Shreveport is the commercial and cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex, the area where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. Some call it the "Gateway to East Texas;" others claim that Shreveport sits on the border between the South and the West. The city exercises a great pull over this region. A good example of this is that people in East Texas watch and donate money to the Louisiana Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) because no PBS station exists in northeast Texas. -- Source: Wikipedia.com

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	Shreveport	Louisiana	United States
Population	200,145	4,468,976	281,421,906
Median age	34.3	34	35.3
Median age for Male	31.9	32.6	34
Median age for Female	36.4	35.3	36.5
Households	78,662	1,656,053	105,480,101
Household population	194,754	4,333,011	273,643,273
Average household size	2.48	2.62	2.59
Families	50,442	1,156,438	71,787,347
Average family size	3.12	3.16	3.14
Housing units	86,802	1,847,181	115,904,641
Occupied units	78,662	1,656,053	105,480,101
Vacant units	8,140	191,128	10,424,540

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