Relocation professionals can pack, load, transport and set everything up at the new property. It’s up to the homeowner to decide which of these services will be necessary. A client can save a lot of money by handling some of the work without help, but this will also take extra time.
Some relocation professionals are able to transport everything through the air. This will be much faster than freighting them by truck, but air travel costs rise quickly as weight increases. Cross country moving companies should be notified as soon as possible if a homeowner wishes to transport their belongings by plane. If a hitch will be needed to transport a vehicle to the new property, the business should be notified as soon as possible. Guaranteed availability will often depend on the amount of notice given.
Before signing a contract, the homeowner should verify that the business has enough insurance to cover everything being transported. Standard insurance covers about $.60 per pound of cargo, which will not be enough if there is significant damage done to anything. A homeowner with special valuables should either carry them in another car or ask about purchasing full value or declared value protection for his or her items.
