Moving vocabulary
Moving house can be a stressful and anxious time. This feeling can be reinforced if you’re unfamiliar with the vocabulary commonly used in the field. Find out in this article, the key terms of moving.
Technical visit
A technical visit for a move is a meeting between a representative of the moving company and the customer. The objective is to assess the customer’s needs in terms of transportation, packing and handling of their belongings. During this visit, the representative will carry out a complete inspection of the property to be moved. This will enable him to determine the volume and weight of items, as well as identify those requiring special attention during packing and handling. Consequently, this technical visit will enable the moving company’s representative to provide an accurate estimate of the cost of the move. This estimate will depend on the quantity of goods to be moved, the distance to be covered and the additional services required.
Cubing
Cubing is the measurement of the volume of an object or space in cubic units. In short, cubing is used to measure the volume of goods to be moved.
Carrying distance
The portage distance is the distance between the moving truck and the entrance to the property to be moved. It can include the distance from the street to the entrance of the house or building, or the distance from the parking lot to the entrance of the building if it’s located in a courtyard or pedestrian zone.
Consignment note
A consignment note is a legal document used in the transport of goods, particularly for moving goods. It is issued by the carrier and handed over to the customer before transport begins. The customer must sign the consignment note to confirm that the information on the document is correct.
Declaration of value
A declaration of value is a legal document. In this document, a moving company’s customer declares the value of the goods to be moved. The declaration of value is used to determine the moving company’s liability in the event of loss, damage or destruction of goods during the move. Consequently, if goods are lost or damaged during the move, the moving company will be liable for the declared value, up to the amount indicated on the declaration of value. It is therefore recommended that customers make an accurate declaration of value and take out insurance for their belongings before the move, to ensure adequate protection in the event of loss or damage.
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