Scope
- Crew size and truck count
- Hourly minimum or flat-rate terms
- Travel time and fuel charges
- Furniture wrapping and disassembly
Quote checklist
Questions to ask before a deposit or move date is locked.
Use this list when calling movers from the ledger. The goal is to turn a vague estimate into a written scope.
Access
- Stairs, elevator, and long carry fees
- Parking, loading zone, and building rules
- Certificate of insurance requirements
- Weekend or after-hours availability
Credentials
- Florida mover registration where applicable
- DOT or MC authority for longer routes
- Company name match on quote and payment
- Insurance and valuation explanation
Money
- Deposit amount and refund rules
- Payment methods accepted
- Claims process and timeline
- What triggers a revised price