LONG DISTANCE

Crown Relocations Inc. can arrange for any size of shipment to be delivered to any address in the US, including Alaska and Hawaii. Crown is one of the leading agents for Carlyle Van Lines, a major interstate carrier. You can find out more about Carlyle at www.carlylevanlines.com or by calling (800) 356-4194.

Once again, the moving process for interstate shipments begins with a call to Crown to set up a home visit for a written estimate. Initially, our staff can provide a rough ballpark price for your interstate move, but it is essential to get a written estimate.

Allow at least a month between getting estimates and your proposed moving date. Crown advises having three separate estimates from different Moving companies. (Movers, International Movers)

Crown’s representative will compile a survey based on what furniture, artwork, electronics and other goods are being moved. You will also be asked if you require any packing services. This involves one of Crown’s experienced packing staff being in your home at least a couple of days before your scheduled moving date to carefully box and carton all your loose belongings such as glassware, dishes, paintings, stereos, computers etc.,. Certain items such as glass-topped tables or particularly delicate pieces may require special care and attention in the form of crates.

Choosing between having Crown pack your things or doing this yourself will also have an impact upon the valuation option you select. In very general terms, anything that is packed by the moving company becomes their responsibility in terms of loss and damage protection. Items packed by the customer are not subject to the same strictures. Please see our section on Valuation for more details.

After the survey is completed and your packing requirements have been discussed, Crown’s representative will give you a written estimate. This will detail the estimated weight of your shipment and its resultant cost, packing charges, valuation and any other incidentals. In most cases, Crown will offer a guaranteed price for your interstate move. This will be binding and you cannot be charged more than the bottom line price even if your shipment weighs in excess of the estimated poundage.

It is important to get the same kind of quote from all your potential movers. If they make no mention of a price being guaranteed, make sure you ask them to provide this. Otherwise, you may end up being charged for the exact weight of the shipment, which could well be heavily in excess of the estimate. If the charges are more than the non-binding quote, you will be asked to pay the estimated cost plus 10 per cent of the balance when your shipment is delivered. Any outstanding costs are liable within 30 days.

Payment for an interstate move is usually required either in cash, certified check or money order and is payable before delivery. Crown will accept personal checks for certain interstate moves; please ask your Crown representative for precise details.

You will normally be offered a two-to-three day window for the delivery of your shipment. This will vary depending upon where the shipment is going and how much it weighs.

It is also important at both loading and delivery to be aware of the contents of the driver’s inventory of your shipment. This is a list of everything in your shipment that is loaded on the truck. Each item has a unique identifying number which relates to an entry on the inventory sheets. It is the customer’s responsibility to note any damage, omissions or losses when the shipment is delivered. You will be asked to sign as to the content and conditions of the shipment. Inventory sheets should be attached to the Bill of Lading, which is the governing document for the actual duration of the move.

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