Sample Moving Contract
This document established a contract between (CLIENT) and Seattle Moves & More LLC. It confirms instructions and authorizes the carrier to move, pack, store, and/or perform services described.
On this date, __________________ , the parties to this agreement, (CLIENT) and Seattle Moves & More, hereby agree that Seattle Moves & More will provide moving and/or packing services to the customer in accordance with the terms set forth. This contract is subject to conditions specified by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (Household Good Moving Permit # 67503).
SERVICES
Seattle Moves & More will facilitate the load, transportation, and unload of the client’s requested items. Seattle Moves & More will load belongings on (DATE), and will provide safe storage and delivery of belongings until unloading on (DATE).
Rate: _________ per hour for ___ Crew x ______Estimated Hours + _____ Fuel Charge +
_________________ Supply Cost + 3% Payment Processing Fee =
_________________________ Total Estimate.
A non-refundable deposit of _______________ is required to secure the moving date(s) on our calendar. This amount will be billed by separate invoice once this agreement is signed, and the deposit amount will deducted from the final invoice. Not all moves require an up-front deposit; only moves larger than 2 – 3 bedrooms or commercial moves.
The following terms & restrictions apply:
The Client will pack their property into appropriate boxes and other containers unless otherwise agreed upon by Seattle Moves & More.
Seattle Moves & More will disassemble and reassemble furniture as required.
Seattle Moves & More will provide materials and prepare furniture items for safe transport.
Seattle Moves & More will supply sufficient employees during the moving process to ensure the safe completion of the job.
In the event of damage to an item(s), Seattle Moves & More is held responsible for any external damage. If no external damage is present, the party that packed/prepared the item is held responsible.
Seattle Moves & More is not held responsible for any breakage or damage to any specialty items such as marble, granite, appliances, artwork or sculptures, or any items listed on a Fragile Item Waiver.
There is a minimum of 4 hours billing Monday through Friday and a minimum of 5 hours billing Saturday, Sunday and holidays March through October, unless otherwise agreed and approved by Management.
PAYMENT
The client is responsible to provide full and complete payment upon the completion of the job. Any late or incomplete payments are subject to a 10% monthly finance charge.
The final moving cost will be determined by the number of crew members provided and trucks/equipment utilized for the entirety of the time required to complete the job, as well as costs for time and fuel to arrive at the job site and return to the headquarters (“Port-to-Port” billing).
Payment is due the day of your move. Payments will be made to Seattle Moves & More via: Personal or Business Check, ACH or credit card* via QuickBooks. *Credit card payments have a 3% processing fee unless the fee is waived. ACH has a $10.00 processing fee. Please let us know ahead of time how you would like to pay so we may bill you accordingly.
Seattle Moves & More hereby agrees that it understands the requirements and intricacies of the client’s move and that it will not charge the client for any additional costs or for any services not described in this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed upon prior by the customer.
If Seattle Moves & More has not received payment from the customer within 15 days of the date of the invoice, Seattle Moves & More will refer collection of the unpaid amount to its corporate attorney.
SIGNED & DATED
The Parties have read and agree to all stated terms.
Federal Rules & Regulations
In addition to Washington State Law, the laws of the City of Seattle and the laws of King County, all policies and procedures of Seattle Moves & More fully comply with UTC Tariff 15-C, located here: https://www.utc.wa.gov/MoverRates