Big Difference Between Estimates?
This is an important subject that I would like all of my customers to be aware of concerning estimates. The difference between a binding price estimate, and a probable cost of services is like night, and day. The binding price estimate, the photogragh on top should include the term binding price, that is the legal terminology utilized by the New York State Department of Transportation. (They are in charge of oversight of moving companies who do work inside of New York State) It is very important that this language is on your order for service/contract/estimate, this particular paperwork fulfills three functions. It acts as the order for service, the estimate, and the actual bill of lading. Its the old adage better get it in writing. The photograph below is a probable cost of services. This paperwork is an estimate of the time it will take to do the job plus the material required. Unfortunately, this estimate is an open ended service contract. If you closely read the language it states that the mover, ie. carrier, must relinquish goods only when the probable cost plus 25% of the bill