Two moving quotes can look similar while covering very different jobs. Compare the details of the service before comparing the final figures.
Start with the same inventory
Give each company the same room count, item list, photos, addresses, floor levels and lift or stair details. Tell them about outdoor furniture, storage rooms, fragile pieces and any items that need specialist handling.
Ask what the written price includes
- Packing labour and materials, including protection for delicate items.
- Dismantling, reassembly, mounting and any limitations.
- Loading, transport, unloading and placement.
- Appliance handling, extra stops and temporary storage.
- Applicable taxes, access charges, waiting time and other potential additions.
Understand what can change the price
Ask how changes to the inventory, timing, parking or access are handled. A useful quotation explains what happens if the scope changes, rather than relying only on a promise of no hidden charges.
Confirm responsibility and cover
Check the provider’s identity and ask for the relevant licensing and cover details. Ask who is responsible for your items at each stage, what limits or exclusions apply and how a concern is reported. This is a comparison checklist, not an interpretation of an insurance policy.
Keep the agreement together
Save the accepted quote, scope, date, payment terms, cancellation terms and contact person in one place. If a detail is important to your move, have it confirmed in writing.