We thought you might ask… The most common questions about how we move you, what we cover, and how we charge.
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Our Great Movers Specialists will protect your furniture with our heavy duty storage blankets in your home prior to transportation. We also carry shrink wrap if your items need an extra layer of protection. Don't worry; your stuff is safe with us.
Our flat rate, one time travel fee covers us getting to your move location, and getting back to our office from your drop off location. We pride ourselves in giving upfront pricing, no surprises.
In addition to the hourly rate, we charge a flat travel fee. This fee covers the time spent and gas used to getting to the first location of the job from our Houston office, and getting back to our office once we’ve completed the job to your satisfaction.
Some movers charge “lot-to-lot,” meaning they begin their labor clock upon leaving their office and stop upon returning. So, if they hit traffic on the way to you, this could result in unexpected added time/costs to your bill. Also in this scenario, the labor clock starts running before the movers arrive, so you can’t know if you’re being charged accurately or not.
We never do this. With our flat fee, you know exactly what you’re being charged for. It’s the cost for us to send you movers, a truck, and all the supplies necessary to complete your move. The hourly rate clock covers the move itself.
Standard Valuation:
We are federally mandated to pay $.60 per pound for any "damaged" item. We do reserve the right to fix any item, or replace any item if it is not able to be fixed.
Full Coverage:
We highly recommend purchasing additional coverage known as “third party insurance” through www.movinginsurance.com, www.bakerintl.com or www.emoveinsurance.com. Their rates are very affordable, costing between 1% to 2% of the total value of your item(s) value, and insures them at their full value.
Both insurance companies will offer you a quote for 100% replacement cost coverage. Please contact either company directly for additional information or to get a quote. These are independent agencies not associated with Great Movers, LLC. You’ll need to remember to call them at least 48 hours before your move date to obtain and bind coverage.
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We will fix any cosmetic damage to walls, floors, and ceiling. Structural damage if not easily fixed will be subcontracted out through our insurance agent or a settlement will be arranged.
COI Moving
What is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and why do you need it?
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is an official document that serves as proof that a moving company is fully licensed and insured.
Property management often requires a Certificate of Insurance from moving companies to ensure that the company you hired is fully covered to legally protect their buildings from accidental damage that may occur during the move.
Subsequently, when you are planning to move into a new apartment, whether it’s an apartment building or a condo, you may require a Certificate of Insurance. A Certificate of Insurance should be submitted by your moving company while finalizing your relocation plan.
Obtain a COI in a few simple steps:
Great Movers LLC has extensive experience in providing Certificates of Insurance for our clients. We make sure to check all the details before finalizing the documents to meet all the requirements listed by your building management team, including the minimum insurance value. Request a COI.
Yes, we move in all "non severe" weather conditions. All items will be covered by storage pads or shrink wrap as they exit your home, and wiped dry as they enter the truck or your new home.
Our Great Movers Houston Specialists really, really care. We will protect all your hardwood, and tile floors when we get to your home at no extra cost. If you need full carpet shield we offer that as well for a small fee. Our goal is to make your move stress free. Your home is safe with us.
Each Great Movers location has different size trucks to serve you. Our clean, shiny trucks range from 20' to a 24' mover's box.
Our trained agents will estimate how many trucks your move will need. In the event that all your items will not fit in one truck, the crew will make an additional trip or send an additional truck. This could have an extra charge.
No, if distances are less than 20 miles, one flat-rate upfront travel fee is charged for each truck required to complete your move.
We are an hourly rate mover, however for large moves our local franchise owners can give you a flat rate estimate.
We don't start the clock until we arrive at your home, and we stop the clock once you confirm we've moved everything you need us to move.
Yes, but plants can be tricky to move so we recommend you move them ahead of time so they don't get damaged.
All boxes must be covered, if there is no cover available, we ask that you repack or allow our Great Movers specialists to provide boxes for a small charge.
We used shoulder harness straps and padded dollies to help prevent any damage to large furniture items. If necessary our Great Movers Specialists will wrap your items before we move them to further protect them from any damage.
Great Movers uses only our own employees, who are thoroughly trained and certified to be Great Movers Houston Specialists. Our movers are awesome!
Great Movers Houston may charge peak pricing during the busiest times of the year due to higher operational costs; however, we always provide upfront rates during the estimate process and you will know the hourly rate before booking your move. No surprises on move day!
All our local Great Movers Houston locations are fully insured and licensed to provide you worry free service. All our Great Movers Specialists are trained to make your day stress free and easy, almost fun!
Great Movers Houston only gives upfront pricing. We have no hidden fees, our prices are all inclusive. We charge an hourly rate for your move that is quoted to you upfront, and the only other charge is our flat-rate one time travel fee, which is explained to you ahead of time. No surprises, just awesome movers with a smile!
Great Movers Houston accept credit card payments, while some may also accept cash.
Great Movers Houston moves upright. Baby Grand pianos may be moved, but we need to come and give you an on-sight estimate just to make sure we can keep your piano safe and secure during the move.
Great Movers Houston Specialists will disassemble and reassemble all standard beds. Custom made beds or baby cribs will need to be disassembled before we arrive, and then we will move them with care to your new home.
We provide all discounts through advertisements we send out, or you find online.
Here is a list of things that we do not usually move for you, however, please give us a call at 1.281.810.25.95 to discuss your specific move needs and we will do our best to accommodate them:
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