- Each move is different. Many factors add up to make move coordination complex: the intricate
timing associated with home purchase and sale; the amount and type of furnishings to move; the
number of pick-ups and drop-offs required; the physical conditions of the home and surrounding
area; the total move distance; state and/or international borders.
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- When a carrier moves goods across state borders they are subject to different regulations
than apply to in-state moves. These differences can impact your cost.
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Interstate
Moves
- An interstate move is a shipment moving between two states. Interstate moves are priced
according to a tariff, total weight of all items to be shipped, and distance from the point
of origin to your new home. Interstate moves are federally regulated under specific tariffs
(published schedules of rules, rates, and charges for the transportation of goods). The tariff
provides the schedule of rates and charges from which the van lines compute the total cost of
the move. Our van line partners offer many advantages for you on the shipment of your household
goods, among which are discounted rates on transportation and savings on insurance by providing
free excess replacement value coverage for interstate moves.
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- Intrastate
Moves
- An intrastate move is a shipment moving within the borders of one state. Intrastate moves
are state regulated and are generally priced according to an hourly rate filed with the state's
regulatory body. The cost of an intrastate move will be determined by time and manpower required
to accomplish the move. Discounting the hourly rate for an intrastate move is usually not
allowed. Our van line partners offer competitive pricing on intrastate moves as well as
attention and care for your belongings.
- Items
Movers Usually Will NOT Accept
- Even at additional cost, movers might decline to handle certain items:
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- Watches, jewelry, precious metals, or stones
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- Articles of extraordinary value, such as rare collector's items
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- Coins, stamps, valuable papers, or legal tender of any kind
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- Articles of inherent or sentimental value, such as heirlooms
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- Livestock, pets, plants, and perishables
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- Weapons
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- Explosives, or dangerous items that could cause damage to the mover's
equipment or your belongings, such as aerosols, gasoline, kerosene, paint, matches,
and ammunition.
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- Non-Standard
Moving Services
- The following services performed by the moving company are
not standard and will incur additional cost:
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- Any additional stop between origin and destination
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- Sunday/holiday delivery, overtime labor, or exclusive use of the van
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- Packing/transporting any unusual items not normally found in a home
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- Storage
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- Shipment of firewood, and construction/building materials such as wood,
cement, bricks, and stones
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- To learn more about how professional assistance can help ease your move,
contact an Encore Move Coordinator.
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