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Movers have their own words for various parts of their business that are shared throughout the industry. If you plan to use a moving company for your next relocation, it is a good idea to learn some of their phrases to make understanding the process easier. Below, the Honolulu movers at M. Dyer & Sons, Inc. share five terms to know.

Moving Terminology to Learn

Binding Estimate

When you hire movers, they should give you a price for the contents of your space. When the estimate is marked “binding”, you will not pay extra if your belongings exceed what was quoted. However if it is a non-binding estimate, you will be on the hook for the difference.

Bill of Lading

This is a written contract between you and your movers that lists everything on their moving truck and asserts that it will arrive in good condition, along with additional terms of your move. Lading is an older word used on cargo ships to describe the list of everything being sent, allowing the receiver to ensure it’s all there at the arrival point.

Flight Charge

A flight charge is the fee assessed for any stairwells movers will encounter, both at your old place and at your new one. Be sure to ask your moving company how they charge this fee—by flight or by step—and request that it be included in your initial estimate. They may ask you to count the steps and also may inquire about elevators and escalators on the premises.

Consignor & Consignee

These terms are used to describe your relationship with the moving company. The consignor sends and the consignee receives. In most moving situations you are both, since you are sending your shipment with the movers and then receiving it at the new location. Movers may also be referred to as shippers.

moversDunnage

You use dunnage every time you move; you just didn’t know it was called that. Basically, dunnage is shipping material that protects your items while they are being relocated. This includes blankets and pads that protect furniture and fragile items, as well as any boards, blocks, brackets, or plastic bags and filler used to secure pieces.

For the most reliable Honolulu movers, call M. Dyer & Sons, Inc. for your moving and storage needs. Residents and businesses in Pearl Harbor, Kapolei, and surrounding areas trust this moving company for both local and long distance moves. Their team is trained to handle all your belongings with care, ensuring you receive your belongings on time and in top shape. Visit them online or call (800) 922-2490 today.

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