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| Before the Hilshire Village mover leaves, make sure you understand all the paperwork before the driver departs for your new apartment. If there is something that is confusing to you, ask your driver to explain it before you sign it. |
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| If you temporarily need to store your items in storage, your Hilshire Village mover may charge for Storage-in-Transit (SIT): This is a fee for Temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending further transportation. For example, if your new home isn't quite ready to occupy you might use SIT. You must specifically request SIT service, which may not exceed a total of 180 days of storage, and you will be responsible for the added charges for SIT service, as well as the warehouse handling and final delivery charges. |
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| If you are going to have friends or family help in the moving process, line these people up ahead of time, as people need time to 'fit' your moving day into their day. Have someone on standby, as people get sick. Have your Hilshire Village movers ordered as far in advance as possible. |
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| Apartment moving often comes with the extra burden of scaling stairs. A Hilshire Village mover may charge you a Flight Charge, which is an extra charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs. |
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| Ask your Hilshire Village mover if they are apartment of the ASMA ASMA are Members of the American Storage and Moving Association offer relocation services. The association provides certification to companies that meet its requirements. |
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| You should receive a Bill of Lading from your Hilshire Village mover. This is the receipt for your goods and the contract for their transportation. It is your responsibility to understand the bill of lading before you sign it. If you do not agree with something on the bill of lading, do not sign it until you are satisfied that it is correct. The bill of lading is an important document. Don't lose or misplace your copy. |
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| Your Hilshire Village mover will have you sign an Order for Service. This is the document authorizing the mover to transport your household goods. |
