Tips for Hiring a California Moving Company
The Calfornia Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates moving companies that perform moves within California. These moving companies must be licensed by the CUPC prior to operating. Here are a few tips (from the CPUC) to follow before you choose a moving company.
Moving companies that are hired three or more days in advance must provide you with a copy of their moving services agreement, and also an Important Notice About Your Move document, and the Important Information For Persons Moving Household Goods (within California) booklet. The booklet provides rules and regulations that a moving company must follow and information about your rights.
• A moving company may provide you with an estimate in writing only after they conduct a visual inspection of the items you need moved.
• Verbal estimates or estimates given over the Internet are illegal and may not be enforceable.
• A moving company must provide a “Not to Exceed” price for all household moves. This is the maximum amount you can be charged unless you request additional services and those changes are then detailed in a “Change Order for Moving Services.” A Change Order cannot be used simply because a mover underestimated costs. Pay close attention to these
documents because if a fee dispute arises, the moving company may demand that you pay the cost quoted on these documents before releasing your goods.
• You may choose to purchase additional protection and set the value of your belongings for an amount that makes you comfortable. The Important Information For Persons Moving Household Goods (within California) booklet has more details on options.
• Verify that a moving company is authorized to operate by calling 800-877-8867 or you can check the company’s status from the CPUC’s website at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov and click on transportation.
• To file a complaint against a moving company, call 800-366-4782, or follow the “File a Complaint” link at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov. Loss or damage claims must be filed in writing within nine months after your goods have been delivered.
Checklist for Hiring a Moving Company in California:
When looking for a moving company:
Check with the CPUC to verify that a moving company is authorized to operate by calling 800-877-8867, or visit our website at www.cpuc.ca.gov and look under transportation.
Thoroughly research a moving company before hiring. When possible, visit the company’s place of business.
Check the company’s complaint history with the Better Business Bureau.
Do not accept a telephone or Internet “estimate”- they are prohibited and may not be enforceable. Estimates must be in writing only after inspection of goods to be moved.
Before anything is moved, make sure you receive and understand:
The booklet, Important Information For Persons Moving Household Goods (within California).
A moving service agreement.
The Important Notice About Your Move document showing a “Not To Exceed” price.
Any “Change Order for Moving Services” (if applicable).
Also, photograph or video tape your belongings to refer to if a dispute arises concerning charges and/or loss or damage.
Get copies of everything you sign before the move begins. At the end of your move, the moving company should also give you copies of the completed documents.
Here is what a licensed movers results will look like:
This is for Priority Moving
About Priority Moving – San Diego Movers:
Priority Moving is an Award winning San Diego moving company. Priority Moving performs over 3,700 moves per year including local San Diego moves, long distance moves as an agent for Wheaton Van Lines and international moves. We can be contacted at:
Priority Moving, Inc.
9755 Distribution Ave #A
San Diego CA 92121
858-689-2525
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Galerie Versailles works with Priority Moving – San Diego Movers to Handle Hand Crafted & Custom Luxury Furniture
Galerie Versailles works with Priority Moving – San Diego Movers to Handle Hand Crafted & Custom Luxury Furniture
Galerie Versailles is a Unique and Exquisite Purveyor of Furniture, Located in San Diego, CA
Fine classical period furniture & antiques in the French & European tradition. Direct importers of hand-crafted French and European style furnishings. Baroque, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Rococo, Venetian, Louis XVI, Directoire, Empire, Restauration, Louis Philippe, Napoleon III and Victorian. We offer one of the finest selections in North America and sell retail as well as wholesale to the trade. Recreate the splendor of French and European palaces of the 17th, 18th, & 19th Century.
Each piece of furniture offered by GALERIE VERSAILLES is created using many of the same techniques employed by French and European master cabinetmakers and ebenists over 250 years ago.
Only the finest solid woods, primarily beech chosen from healthy mature trees is used to create the frame or “carcass” of each piece. Panels and veneers are carefully matched for color and grain with special care given to avoid natural defects.
GALERIE VERSAILLES furniture has pinned mortise and tenon joints for strength and elegant detailing. Our armoire’s cross rails are dovetailed into end panels to fortify their doors side to side. Tongue and groove paneling makes tabletops and doors feel seamless. Most carving is hand done, giving each piece its’ own individual beauty.
The innate splendor of every piece of furniture is enhanced by its’ finish. every piece of GALERIE VERSAILLES furniture is finished using only high quality European lacquers and natural shellacs. Depending upon the particular piece and finish called for, it may also be hand-rubbed using the French Polish method. French Polish and beeswax create a lasting color and a rich, warm patina that will continue to enhance over time.
Here are some photos of some of the one of a kind furniture sold by Galeri Versailles:
Recently Galerie Versailles had a large 40′ container shipment of expensive furniture and hire Priority Moving’s San Diego furniture moving specialists to assist.
Below is Galerie Versailles Comments regarding this service:
“Hired to unload & unpack the contents of a 40′ container, the contents…..hand-crafted & custom luxury furniture with customers awaiting delivery. Over the years we used several movers, some very good, but none that STOOD OUT. Policy dictated each piece be removed from the container by hand, no hand trucks, dollies, or other tools. Without these common implements our move would be tough, take longer, and take its toll on the crew. During the move, a high level of professionalism was noted; careful coordination, attention to detail, special care & stellar service & the crew’s well- groomed appearance added sparkle. During the backbreaking 12 hour move on a hot day, the crew worked consistently stopping only for a short lunch & water breaks, peppering it all with humor. After completion, it was obvious Priority had STOOD OUT from previous movers. Conservative when putting our name behind a recommendation, our experience with Priority allows us to recommend them with no hesitation”
Galerie Versailles is located at
3780 Fifth Avenue #A
San Diego, CA 92103
About Priority Moving, Inc. – San Diego Movers:
Priority Moving is a San Diego Moving Company with professional San Diego Movers. Priority Moving performs over 3,700 moves per year and is an award winning San Diego Moving Company. They are located at:
Priority Moving, Inc.
9755 Distribution Avenue #A
San Diego, CA 92121
http://www.prioritymoving.com
9755 Distribution Avenue #A San Diego, CA, 92121 USA
info@prioritymoving.com • 858-689-2525