Glossary for Moving Terms


Moving to the new location is a huge task as it requires lots of minute things to take care. Especially if you are hiring a professional help like choosing packers and movers than it is important to know how their reputation is and how much they are charging you for the moving. To get the better understanding it will be helpful if you grab the basic knowledge of the glossary for the moving terms. Like any other field, the packers and movers too have their own vocabulary. Understanding the moving terminology will make the moving process easy for you. It will be immensely helpful in choosing the right moving company for your household and other valuable items.

 

Below Mentioned Are Some OF The Common Moving Terms

 

Auxiliary Services- It is an added fee charged if the moving is delayed because there has been no adequate parking given, or your stuff needs to move in the small truck for various reasons.

 

Appliance Service Charges- Extra fees are charged for transporting heavy good/appliances like dishwasher, refrigerator, washing machine etc.

 

Bill Of Lading- This is the final receipt that you will be receiving in the end when the entire moving is done. This receipt act as a final service contract, therefore it is important to review it before you settle the payment.

 

Binding Estimates- It is a precise price quotation that is binding the packers and movers to a certain figure decided for moving.

 

Interstate Moving Charges- These are the charges charged when the moving is done from one state to another.

 

Line Haul Charges- These kinds of charges are charged for more than hundred miles difference.

 

Flight Charges- These are the charges that are charged extra if the goods are to be carried up or down from the flight of the stairs.

 

Storage In Transit- This is the fee that is charged for storing your goods and other house hold items temporary.

 

Shuttle Service Charges- These charges are levied by the moving company when they need a shuttle service to reach your place, this happens due to access problems.

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