Use the services of a professional for a move is often a guarantee of safety and comfort. Must still be able to choose between different options traditionally available: deluxe, standard or economy?
services rendered by a professional mover can be very different depending on the formula chosen by the customer. The latter usually has the choice between three types of benefits that can embellished options.
- An economic formula, wherein the carrier is responsible only for loading, transporting and unloading boxes and furniture. In this case, the client must make and break the boxes. The mover may eventually dismantle and reassemble the furniture should be. In this option, it can also provide boxes or sell. The minimum budget for such a service is generally 400 to 500 euros.
- A standard formula or classical in which the carrier provides the board and / or cases in two to three weeks before the move. The client range which does not break. The mover packs for its dishes and fragile items. According to professionals, this option is the most frequently chosen. It increases the rate of economic formula of about 20%.
- Finally, a complete formula or luxury wherein the carrier is responsible for all (or almost). It usually comes on the eve of the move for packing boxes. It may, on request of the customer, disassemble and reassemble the shelves, tables, lamps, curtain rods ... In general, his speech ends where a craftsman is likely to occur (removal of carpet, installation of plumbing fixtures, electrical or electronic). This option costs about 15% more expensive than the previous one.
Many criteria determine the price
These formulas define an initial price range. Many criteria come into play then to determine the actual cost Moving: the distance, mode of transportation, the volume transported, guarantees contracted, ease of access to housing, or the period of the year.
On this last point, the costs can be 15% over the base rate during periods of high demand, namely summer (mid June - early September) and the second half of December. Conversely, in low season (November, February), it is possible to benefit from a reduction of about 10% over the base rate.
Once these criteria are taken into account, with prices free, the cost may still vary greatly from one carrier to another for the same service. To make his choice, it is recommended to prepare a detailed estimate by several movers.
choose what carrier?
It is best to contact a company certified by AFNOR under the label "NF Service. This guarantees that the company has the technical and human resources required for quality delivery. Most of the certified companies are combined in the Chambre Syndicale moving companies and furniture from France. Important detail : It is best to choose a company located near the site to move to reduce travel costs. Choosing a certified company ensures that the estimate is free, detailed and prepared after a visit from a moving consultant. It was after this visit that the formula and the options can be selected in full knowledge of the customer.
