Whether your move is in-state, out-of-state, in-town or out, these moving service companies are here to help you. Many offer free packing equipment. Always shop around for the best price before selecting your mover.

Although movers are not required to give estimates, most movers do provide estimates when requested. There are two types of estimates, binding and non-binding.

To be effective, a binding estimate must be in writing and a copy must be made available to you before your move.

If you agree to a binding estimate, you are responsible for paying the charges due by cash, certified check, traveler's check, or bank check (one drawn by a bank on itself and signed by an officer of the bank) at time of delivery unless the mover agrees before you move to extend credit or to accept payment by charge card. If you are unable to pay at the time the shipment is delivered, the mover may place your shipment in storage at your expense until the charges are paid.

Non-binding estimates must be in writing and clearly describe the shipment and all services provided. Any time a mover provides such an estimate the amount of the charges estimated must be on the order for service and bill of lading relating to your shipment. If you are given a non-binding estimate, do not sign or accept the order for service or bill of lading unless the amount estimated is entered on each form when prepared by the mover.

If you are given a non-binding estimate, the mover cannot require you to pay more than the amount of the original estimate, plus 10 percent, at time of delivery. You will then have at least 30 days after delivery to pay any remaining charges.

If you request the mover to provide more services than those included in the estimate, the mover may demand full payment for those added services at time of delivery.

Whether your move is in-state, out-of-state, in-town or out, these moving service companies are here to help you. Many offer free packing equipment. Always shop around for the best price before selecting your mover.

Although movers are not required to give estimates, most movers do provide estimates when requested. There are two types of estimates, binding and non-binding.

To be effective, a binding estimate must be in writing and a copy must be made available to you before your move.

If you agree to a binding estimate, you are responsible for paying the charges due by cash, certified check, traveler's check, or bank check (one drawn by a bank on itself and signed by an officer of the bank) at time of delivery unless the mover agrees before you move to extend credit or to accept payment by charge card. If you are unable to pay at the time the shipment is delivered, the mover may place your shipment in storage at your expense until the charges are paid.

Non-binding estimates must be in writing and clearly describe the shipment and all services provided. Any time a mover provides such an estimate the amount of the charges estimated must be on the order for service and bill of lading relating to your shipment. If you are given a non-binding estimate, do not sign or accept the order for service or bill of lading unless the amount estimated is entered on each form when prepared by the mover.

If you are given a non-binding estimate, the mover cannot require you to pay more than the amount of the original estimate, plus 10 percent, at time of delivery. You will then have at least 30 days after delivery to pay any remaining charges.

If you request the mover to provide more services than those included in the estimate, the mover may demand full payment for those added services at time of delivery.