How much? When? Can I? How long?
There are many uncertainties about moving. Best Way To Move will assist you by providing the answers and solutions to your concerns. The following are questions that are frequently heard from families and individuals begin the moving process.
Question: What is the company's hourly rate per man ?
Answer: Most companies in Toronto charge hourly rates. This will of course depend on the number of men required to complete your move. This, however, is not the only charge you should be concerned with. Unfortunately, some companies that advertise a low hourly rate for the men, make up the loss on a charge for something like the truck.
Question: Is there an additional charge for the vehicle ? Answer: Many companies include the charge for the vehicle in the hourly rate. However, ask now; don't wait to find out on the day of the move. Question: What size trucks do they use, or do they use vans ?
Answer: If you have more than a "van load", request a 14 -24 foot truck. You don't want the movers to make a lot of trips back and forth at your expense. If you are moving a very small about of goods that will take up less than one "van" load, a van should suffice, and will avoid the problems associated with a trucks, such as parking.
Question: Is there a charge for the driver, or do all the men work moving ?
Answer: Some companies charge for a driver in addition to the movers that will be working. Again, ask now; don't wait to find out on the day of the move.
Question: How they determine travel time?
Answer: Travel time is "the time it takes for the crew to travel to your origin from their dispatch, and the return trip upon completion". Travel time is not the time it takes to travel from your old apartment to your new apartment; that is part of the work time. Best Way To Move determines total travel time (1 hour flat for moves in Toronto). Some movers will charge you the exact time it takes; the "start time" shown on the contract will show the time the crew lest the terminal to go to your old address, and will charge for the return trip.
Question: What is their minimum charge ?
Answer: Most companies have a minimum number of work hours. Best Way To Move has a three hour ( 2 hours of labour plus 1 hour travel time)
Question: WHAT TYPE OF TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM Best Way To Move?
Answer: Best Way To Move provides quality transportation on fully equipped, professional moving vans. These vans are equipped with furniture blankets (to prevent scratches), dollies (to speed up a loading), loading ramps (to decrease the amount of loading labor), and straps (to secure heavy items to the walls of the truck).
Question: IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE WITHOUT THE PROPER EQUIPMENT! WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO MOVE?
Answer: If you have the flexibility, we suggest you select a time other than summer or the end of the month. The heaviest demands are placed on moving trucks, equipment and personnel during these times. Allowing extra flexibility for the driver and the loading during these busy times ensures that we can accommodate the heavy schedule.
Question: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MOVE?
Answer: That depends on many factors, including the time of year, weather conditions, time required to load and unload, and the direction and distance your shipment is traveling. With the help of a centralized dispatching system, pickup and delivery dates are usually scheduled according to your needs.
Question: WHEN SHOULD I CALL Best Way To Move TO SCHEDULE MY MOVE?
Answer: The earlier - the better, however, depending on the time of the year, we could possibly accommodate you within a week. Call our dispatch office and ask the load planner about availability, if you need to move on short notice.
Question: HOW MUCH WILL MY MOVE COST?
Answer: Basic charges depend on the amount of space used in the trailer, the distance your shipment travels and a 3% fuel charge.
Question: HOW AND WHEN SHOULD I PAY FOR THE MOVE?
Answer: Our policy is that your move must be paid in full no later than the actual day we bring your trailer to your origin drop-off address. Any charges for additional space used after loading of the trailer must be paid in full before your shipment is unloaded at your destination address.
Question: HOW MUCH TIME WILL Best Way To Move ALLOW FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING? Answer: The amount of time allowed for loading and unloading depends on the amount of space you order. The more space you need; the more time we allow.
Question: CAN Best Way To Move PROVIDE LOADING OR UNLOADING SERVICES?
Answer: Best Way To Move does provide loading or unloading services. |
