COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moving and choosing the right mover can seem like a daunting task if you are not familiar with the moving industry. In an effort to give you full transparency into the moving process, the moving industry, the costs of moving, and a general company overview, we have created this page to answer any question you may have. Please click on a category/section below for a full explanation. Should there be any questions that might not be answered below, you may give us a call (or email) anytime and we'll be more than happy to answer them for you.

Brookline Moving Company - Overview
How Costs are Calculated
Valuation Of Your Posessions - published by Mass Movers Asscociation
Mass Bill of Lading (blank example)
Packing Materials - Price Guide
Packing Services - Price Guide
USDOT: FMCSA: Your Rights And Responsibilities
OUT OF STATE - Increase Declared Value
OUT OF STATE - Bill Of Lading
Storage Contract (blank example)
Storage Declared Value

Brookline Moving Company - Overview (back to top)

• Brookline Moving Co. has proudly provided “Nothing but Service” to residential and commercial customers just like you since 1920. During the last 90 years, our staff of dedicated men and women has worked diligently to build and maintain a reputation of professionalism, second to none.
• Everyone involved with Brookline Moving Co. is continuously trying to improve themselves and our company, so as to serve you better.
• We consistently produce the highest level of professionalism in what we refer to as the “three A’s”: Attitude, Actions and Appearance. This is all done to make every aspect of your relocation as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. It is our intention to be the benchmark to which the moving industry is compared.
• Brookline Moving Co. is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau. We are also members in good standing of the Mass. Movers Association, the American Moving and Storage Association and the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce.
• Brookline Moving Co. is licensed by the state of Massachusetts and has Federal Government authority to operate in all 50 states: MDPU# 1178, (one of the oldest, continuously run numbers on file), USDOT# 1565317, MC# 586694.
• Brookline Moving Co. is fully insured; we meet or exceed all State and Federal insurance requirements. All vehicles, employees and warehouses are properly insured to mutually protect you and us. Certificates of insurance can be provided.
• All employees are tax-paying, American citizens and speak English fluently. All of our crew members are full-time professional movers. All are subject to background checks, credit checks and drug testing. Our movers have an average of over 10 years in the industry.
• Brookline Moving Co. prides itself on running well-maintained, modern equipment. This assists us in providing our customers with the most time and cost-efficient services possible.
• We operate several storage locations, creating more options for our customers. All locations are clean, dry and secure. Each has state of the art, monitored alarm systems. Business is conducted and crews are run from all locations, allowing for constant supervision.

How Costs Are Calculated (back to top)

• All rates and charges and related information for intrastate moving services are contained in our tariff, approved by and filed with the State of Massachusetts. All rates and charges and related information for interstate moving services are contained in a separate tariff as required by the Federal Government. Both tariffs are available for your review as required by law.
• Below is a general synopsis of how the cost of our most popular services are calculated. This information is provided for your review and understanding. It is the intention of Brookline Moving Co. to make all of our charges known to you in advance in the most transparent way possible. If you have any question at all, please do not hesitate to contact us.
• Intrastate moving services are calculated on an hourly basis. Time starts upon arrival at the origin address, continues through any pick up(s) or drop off(s), if applicable, and ends upon completion of services at destination address, plus a mileage charge, based upon the mileage from origin to destination. Mileage charge will be in terms of time, such as .5 or 1.0 or 1.5 hours, etc. Collective total of labor time and mileage charge will be multiplied by a specific hourly rate. Hourly rate will be determined by number of people and number of vehicles used to provide service. When scheduling your moving appointment, we will provide you with current hourly rate(s) and specific mileage charge.
• Interstate moving services are calculated much differently. Estimated costs are based primarily on weight of shipment and mileage involved. Normally, an in-home estimate will be provided. A written estimate based on weight will be presented, outlining requested services and related costs. Final cost will be calculated on an actual weight basis, usually subject to a specific minimum weight charge. Payment terms vary. Most often, we request 50% of estimated cost at pick up and remainder of actual costs, in certified funds, at delivery.
• Packing materials, packing services, unpacking services, shrink wrapping, bagging, custom crating, unpacking services, etc. are calculated on a per item or per carton, actual usage basis. At time of estimate or order, specific, current price(s) will be provided. Note: we offer free delivery of materials, on account, for all confirmed moving customers. Pick and choose, use what you need, return what you don’t, and settle up on moving day.
• Storage services are calculated on a space consumption basis. Storage terms are quoted on a monthly basis, with the monthly charge due in advance. Storage charges are for rental of space only. We offer regular and controlled storage services. Controlled storage services typically result in about a 25% increase in cost. At time of estimate or at conception of storage services, current price(s) will be provided.
• Delivery services are usually performed on a contract service basis. We would appreciate the opportunity of discussing your specific needs. If applicable, we would present you with an initial written cost analysis. Upon your approval, we would provide an extremely specific services and rates contract, for our mutual benefit.
• Related services, such as piano moving, hoisting, lowering, disposal, drop off to charity, etc. will vary greatly by circumstance. Prices will be quoted on a case by case basis.
• Payment terms are most frequently COD. In most cases, cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Generally speaking, payment is due incrementally as service(s) are provided. Any payment terms, other than COD, must be approved by Brookline Moving Co. prior to the services being rendered.

Packing Materials - Price Guide (back to top)

Packing Services - Price Guide (back to top)

Please Note: Packing prices include labor and materials. Unpacking prices include labor and removal of packing materials. Custom packing and/or crating services can be quoted.

Storage Declared Value (back to top)

Storage Valuations

On the "Warehouse Receipt and Storage Contract" you will have the opportunity to place a specific value on your stored items.

Per your contract, your stored goods have a limited warehouseman's liability set on them. Specific liability limitations are set by you, as the storage depositor.

The three available liability limitations are as follows:

1. 60 cents per pound, with $2,000.00 maximum liability per lot. This liability limitation is provided at no additional cost. If no option is specifically chosen, this option will apply by default.
2. Declared depreciated lump sum valuation. This liability limitation is available at a cost of $4.00 per $1,000.00 of lump sum valuation, per month. Depreciation would apply to any claim under this option.
3. Full replacement valuation. This liability limitation is available at a cost of $7.00 per $1,000.00 of lump sum valuation, per month. Depreciation would not apply to any claim under this option.

NOTE:

The above offered limitations of warehouseman's liability are not insurance. Your stored goods are not insured. The property you have in storage is not covered by insurance against fire or theft. You may contact the warehouseman for instructions on placing insurance coverage for fire and theft on your stored goods.

An actual insurance policy can be arranged through your warehouseman's insurance carrier. The policy will be in your name, between you and the insurance carrier, not the warehouseman. Premiums vary significantly with level of lump sum valuation and deductible chosen.

Limitation of warehouseman's liability and, or level of insurance protection, are at the sole discretion of the storage depositor. Brookline Moving Co. does not and will not make recommendations on the type or level of protection that any storage depositor should place on their goods.

Price rates quoted are current, but are subject to change without notice.