A moving quote is an estimate that a moving company will give you upon receiving the details of your planned move. When you contact a mover, to plan your relocation, they will be able to give you a general idea about what it will cost you to move. This will usually entail an estimate of how much man power and equipment will be needed, as well as how many hours it will take to complete the job.

The best way to obtain a moving quote is to contact your prospective mover by phone in order to get an over the phone estimate, or arrange an in home estimator to come out to your home or place of business. Some companies offer an online estimator which will calculate your moving expenses, however, such electronic estimates are rarely accurate representations, and it is recommended that you speak to someone over the phone. This way, you can be filled in as to the details and particulars of your mover’s business policies.

When you speak to a company representative over the phone, you will need to provide as many details about your move as possible. It will be important to detail the quantity, size, weight and value of the items which you would like to have moved. You will also need to be as detailed as possible about the parameters and layout of your home or business. These details will make your estimate as accurate as possible. Failure to provide such information will likely result in you having to pay higher prices than your original quote specified.

Over the phone quotes are always ballpark estimates, they are meant to provide you with a a general idea of moving costs, but are rarely precise. With a ballpark phone estimate, you will be able to get a general idea of the minimum price of your moving job. Your mover will be able to tell you what minimum estimated moving costs can be expected. This is based upon the information which you provide to the mover over the phone. This is only a tentative estimate, and in combination with the actual inventory assessment, will be part of your final bill.