Use the same inventory
Give each company the same list of furniture and approximate boxes, with the same collection and delivery details. Identify items you are still deciding about. Ask which inventory version the quotation covers and what happens if the contents change.
Check packing and handling
Confirm the packing labour, materials and specialist tasks included. If you need dismantling, assembly, unpacking or room placement, ask for those tasks to be specified. An item described as delicate does not by itself establish a particular handling service.
Read the collection and delivery scope
Compare the collection and delivery addresses, access assumptions and unloading arrangements. Check who handles the different stages and whether the service reaches the property or a particular room. Explain stairs, lifts and restricted parking before accepting a proposal.
Compare timing on the same basis
Ask what any timing estimate measures: collection to departure, transport only, or the whole journey to delivery. Discuss fixed dates, flexibility and receiving arrangements. Confirm how changes or delays are communicated and any commitments recorded in the proposal.
Clarify charges and terms
Ask which charges are included and which depend on the route or circumstances. Read the terms and any relevant protection arrangements before agreeing the move.
- Packing, materials and specific handling work.
- Collection, transport, delivery and access-related charges.
- Document handling, relevant duties or other third-party charges.
- Changes to dates, inventory or addresses and any cancellation terms.
Keep the agreed details together
Keep the quotation, inventory, terms and correspondence with your reference. Raise unclear points before booking. If your plans change, ask for the scope and price to be reviewed rather than relying on an earlier version.
Your questions answered
How should I compare international moving companies?
Ask each adviser to explain the proposed work against your actual inventory and route. Check where their responsibility starts and ends, who handles destination delivery and how changes are charged. Keep the written scope beside the price when deciding which proposal suits your move.
Is the lowest headline price always the lowest total?
The total depends on the included work and any additional charges. Compare the same inventory, route and service scope before making your decision.
Can I upload an existing quotation?
You can attach supporting documents to your enquiry if they help explain the work you need. Share only information you are comfortable providing, alongside your own contact and moving details.