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When to use and what to include

Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this before a residential or commercial move so both parties agree on dates, pricing structure, liability coverage, and what happens if the scope changes on moving day.

What to include

  • Origin and destination addresses, move date with backup date, and access details for both locations (elevator reservation, parking permits, loading dock hours, stair count).
  • Detailed inventory list of items to be moved with total estimated weight or cubic footage, and items the movers will not transport (hazardous materials, perishables, valuables).
  • Pricing structure: binding estimate vs. non-binding, hourly rate vs. flat rate, charges for packing materials, long carry, shuttle vehicle, storage, and any fuel or travel surcharge.
  • Valuation and liability choices: Released Value for covered interstate moves (the no-cost, minimal option measured by weight per article), Full Value Protection terms, high-value article notices, and any separate insurance evidence if a policy is sold or procured.
  • Claims process: how to file a damage or loss claim, the filing deadline that applies (nine months for covered interstate loss or damage claims), inspection requirements, and the company's settlement timeline.

Common questions

Can I edit this Moving Services Contract / Agreement online before both parties sign?
Yes. Update scope, payment terms, and timeline clauses in-browser before locking the final text.
Can I save this Moving Services Contract / Agreement as a reusable contract baseline?
Yes. With an account, save it and reuse the structure across projects while customizing client-specific terms.
Can I generate a sign-ready PDF from this Moving Services Contract / Agreement?
Yes. Export a clean contract PDF suitable for e-sign workflows or manual signatures.
What is the difference between a binding and non-binding estimate?
A binding estimate fixes the price for the goods and services listed in that estimate. A non-binding estimate is approximate; for covered interstate moves, final charges follow the mover's tariff and shipment basis, with federal limits on what can be collected at delivery.
What does basic liability coverage actually cover?
For covered interstate moves, Released Value is not replacement-cost insurance. It provides minimal protection, commonly no more than 60 cents per pound per article. A 50-pound TV worth $1,000 could be valued at only $30 under that option, so explain Full Value Protection and any separate insurance clearly.
Can I move my own high-value items separately?
Yes. List any items the customer is transporting themselves so your crew and your insurance know exactly what is and is not on the truck.
What if the move takes longer than estimated?
For hourly-rate moves, state the estimated hours and the overtime rate. For flat-rate moves, define what counts as an extra stop or excessive stair carry.
Do I need a written contract for every job?
Use a written agreement or state-required moving document for any serious booking. Interstate household-goods moves have federal estimate, inventory, bill-of-lading, valuation, and consumer-document rules, while local moves may have state forms and not-to-exceed language. A verbal move booking is too thin for pricing, claims, and delivery disputes.
What happens if the customer breaks the contract?
A signed contract gives you legal standing to collect payment for completed work and recover costs. Without one, you have very little recourse.
How do I handle a customer who refuses to sign?
Pause before loading or dispatching and find out what term is unclear. If the customer will not accept the estimate, bill of lading, valuation choice, payment terms, or required state form, do not move the shipment under undocumented assumptions.
How do the estimate, bill of lading, valuation choice, and tariff fit together?
The estimate explains the price basis, the contract sets the service terms, the bill of lading controls the shipment record, and the valuation choice defines the loss-or-damage protection. Use the moving bid workflow in [Moving Service Bids: Estimates, Bills of Lading, Valuation, and Tariffs](/blog/moving-service-bids-bill-of-lading-insurance-tariffs) to keep those documents consistent.