Drawing up contracts for removals with movers and packers to make the whole process as easy and stress-free as possible

Drawing up contracts for removals  is a delicate and negotiation phase between the Removals Adelaide and the customer. There are some parameters to establish, such as the assignment of roles, the division of the work into phases and, obviously, the price. The contract is written and signed by both parties after the inspection and the estimate calculated by the company.

Therefore, it is likely that some information will be requested that allows the company to get an idea of ​​the type of move; such as the distance between the two homes or any parking difficulties, or even if the move is taking place in the same city or within the national territory, because this implies a different type of assistance compared to an intercontinental one that requires significantly higher costs. The number of rooms in the current property may be requested, in order to have an estimate of the objects and furniture that you want to bring. The optional services can be requested depending on the particular needs (packing service, packaging material, disassembly-assembly of items, storage).

Let's see what elements need to be included in a precise and detailed contract.

• Preparing the material
• Transport and storage
• The second phase
• Date and price
• Damage insurance
• How to change a contract

Preparing the material

In  moving contracts,  it is first necessary to specify who will be responsible for packing the items , which include clothing, ornaments, books, lamps, and various tools. Often the customer asks to personally take care of this phase to save money, leaving the burden of taking care of the furniture to the company. Once emptied, the company will take care of dismantling them, packing them with professional material, and placing them properly inside the truck, ready for transport.

Just as it is foreseen who will take care of the boxing, it must be identified whether the material necessary for the packing will have to be provided by the moving company or whether the customer will procure it himself. At this point, it is evident that even in the final phase of unpacking, the material will have to be correctly disposed of by one or the other party or, alternatively, based on what is established in the contract stipulated previously.

Transport and storage

The  moving contracts also specify the transport methods , the route and the times. In the case of a deposit , the contract also contains the agreed price and the conditions. In fact, many factors must be taken into account at this stage. The times can vary greatly depending on the distance between the two houses. They are not always present in the estimate, but it is better to specify them beforehand, in order to understand if the move will have to be done in one or more days. They can take from a few hours, in the case of very close destinations, to weeks for intercontinental ones. Furthermore, in the case of short distances, a van or a truck is sufficient, while if we are talking about international moves, instead, the transport will be by ship or air, with a considerable increase in costs.

The second phase

The second phase of the work consists in the arrangement of the furniture and objects inside the new home. In this case too, it is necessary to specify who will take care of what. The furniture mover will take care of repositioning the furniture in the desired position and removing the packaging. The customer will take care of opening the packages and arranging his personal effects.

Date and price

Finally, the date and price are agreed upon . The date of the first phase and the second, if they are different, the price for each service and the overall price. The final cost may vary if unforeseen events occur during the work or if the customer has not given the company all the precise information about the work to be done. For this purpose, we advise customers not to clean, hinder in any way during the work of the workers, causing delays, an increase in working hours and therefore an increase in the price.

Also make sure you know what means of transport the mover has. If you live on the ground floor or at most on the first floor, platforms are not necessary, while for those above the third floor they are essential and therefore, obviously, will affect the final price. Also check whether the company will take care of the necessary paperwork to request a permit to occupy public land, if necessary, and to drive in limited traffic areas.

Damage insurance

The company has insurance coverage for damage to material or location if caused by workers. For this purpose we recommend our customers to check and report any damage before the workers leave. Any complaints made after the fact will not be taken into consideration.

Of course, there is also the possibility for the customer to take out a more complete insurance with additional coverage, paying a surcharge. There are forms of insurance for every need, just think of insurance on goods with significant monetary values ​​such as a painting or a very valuable object. Depending on your needs, the company may consider offering you additional elements to add to the existing basic insurance.

How to change a contract

Both parties have the right to change the contract if necessary. The important thing is that the changes occur at least 15 days before the agreed date (including the change of the date itself).

If, in any case, situations arise that are different from what was agreed upon or problems and unforeseen events of any kind, the first thing you should do is contact the best movers adelaide as soon as possible and explain what happened. They have every interest in their customers being satisfied, so they will try to accommodate you no matter how reasonable the requests or problems that have arisen may be, also trying, in every way, to avoid sudden or excessive price increases.