When you request a quote from a moving company, the number you receive is one of three types: binding, non-binding, or binding not-to-exceed. The type determines whether that number is a guarantee, an estimate, or a ceiling. Understanding the difference before you sign anything is the most straightforward way to avoid a surprise bill on moving day.
This matters more for long-distance and interstate moves than for local Manhattan moves. But even for local moves, knowing what kind of estimate you’re getting — and what it does and doesn’t cover — protects you from the most common moving billing disputes. Continue reading “Know the difference between binding and non-binding moving estimate”
