Why won’t a mover cover boxes you packed yourself?
A mover can refuse to pay for damage inside a box you packed when your packing caused the damage, not simply because you packed it. Georgia's…
Georgia moving FAQ
Georgia Moving FAQ
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86 questionsWhy should you never pay a large cash deposit up front to a mover?
Because a large sum paid before any work gives away your leverage and leaves little record of what you paid. If the company inflates the price,…
Why does a verbal quote mean almost nothing, and what makes an estimate official?
A price given over the phone binds no one and is hard to prove later. In Georgia, an estimate becomes official when it is written, and…
Who is responsible if movers damage a building common area?
If the crew damages an elevator, hallway, or lobby during your move, the mover can be held responsible for damage it caused, but your lease or…
Where do you file a complaint against a Georgia mover, in-state versus interstate?
For a move that started and ended in Georgia, file with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, whose CVE Regulatory Compliance unit regulates household goods carriers;…
When is the best time to move in Georgia, and what does peak season cost you?
The easiest dates to book are weekdays in the middle of the month, outside summer. Peak season, summer and month-end, costs you mainly in availability, and…
When does homeowners or third-party insurance cover a move better than the mover’s plan?
Outside insurance covers a move better when it pays more for the losses you are worried about, at a lower cost, than the mover's valuation does.…
What will a moving company refuse to move, and why?
A mover will refuse hazardous materials, items that could damage its truck or your home on the way out, food that needs refrigeration on a long…
What weather windows should a Georgia move avoid beyond summer heat?
The main ones are spring severe-weather season, summer afternoon thunderstorms, hurricane season with its September peak, and the occasional winter ice event. None of them makes…
What should an out-of-state buyer relocating to Georgia line up before moving day?
Line up four things: a properly registered interstate mover and its delivery window, a closing date that fits that window, utilities and mail at the new…
What red flags signal a rogue or unlicensed mover in Georgia?
The clearest red flags are a missing or unverifiable DPS certificate number, a large payment demanded before any work, a price given without seeing your home…
What records should you keep after the move, and for how long?
Keep the estimate, the bill of lading and its valuation Addendum, the inventory, the delivery receipt, your payment records, and every photo and message about damage.…
What parking and permit rules affect a move in Atlanta or Savannah?
In both cities, a moving truck that needs to occupy curb space, a metered spot, a loading zone, or a lane of the street may need…
What packing supplies do you actually need, and where do movers add cost?
The core supply list is short: boxes in three or four sizes, tape, packing paper or bubble wrap, markers, and a few specialty containers such as…
What makes moving in Savannah’s historic district different?
The district was laid out around squares and narrow lanes long before moving trucks existed, so the hard part of a move there is getting a…
What is the walkthrough at pickup and delivery, and why does it matter?
The walkthrough is the joint review you and the lead mover make of your home and the condition of your belongings, once at pickup and again…
What is the Georgia Maximum Rate Tariff, and how does it limit what a licensed mover can charge?
The Georgia Maximum Rate Tariff is the price ceiling the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) sets for licensed household goods movers on moves that begin…
What is the difference between a moving company’s storage and a self-storage unit?
The difference is who handles your goods, who is responsible for them, and how much access you have. With a moving company's storage, the crew loads,…
What is storage-in-transit, and when does a move need it?
Storage-in-transit, or SIT, is temporary warehousing you ask your mover for when you cannot receive your goods on the delivery date. The goods stay part of…
What is released value versus full value protection, and which should you choose?
Released value is free and pays $0.60 per pound per article, so it pays by weight, not worth. Full value protection costs extra and makes the…
What is Georgia’s 110% rule on non-binding estimates, and how does it cap what you can be charged?
Georgia's 110% rule caps what a licensed mover can demand at delivery on a non-binding estimate, not what you may owe in the end. Once you…
What is a USDOT number, and how do you use it to vet an interstate mover?
A USDOT number is the federal identifier the U.S. Department of Transportation assigns to a motor carrier or broker. For an interstate move, look the company…
What is a shuttle fee, and when does a long-distance move trigger one?
A shuttle fee pays for moving your goods between the mover's large road-haul truck and your home in a smaller vehicle, when the large truck cannot…
What is a physical survey, and why must an interstate mover offer one?
A physical survey is the mover's look at the goods you are moving, done in your home or by video, before it writes your estimate. Federal…
What is a military PCS move, and how does it work through a Georgia base?
A permanent change of station, or PCS, is the military's relocation of a service member from one duty station to another, authorized by official orders. It…