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Option 1:
30 cents per pound per item

This is the carriers minimum liability. You, the customer, are agreeing in writing, with the mover, to share liability for loss and damage, even though the mover is handling your goods.

An example of this option would be:

A 200 pound piece of furniture is damaged, regardless of the damage, you would receive $60.00 towards the repair or value of the item. (30 cents x 200 lbs.) Likewise a 10 lb. floorlamp, you would receive $3.00. (30 cents x 10 lbs.)

Cost: None. Provided at no charge

Requirements: The customer writes on the bill of lading," 30 cents per pound per article" and signs appropriately.

Option 2:
Actual Cash Value - Declared Value

The customer declares the actual value of the goods being moved and writes this on the bill of lading. This is the mover's maximum liability to you. The minimum is $2.00 x the estimated weight of the goods, as provided by the estimate, or $5000.00, whichever is more.

In an event of a claim the damaged item will be settled on the basis of its actual cash value (depreciated value).

Cost: $10.00 per $1,000 of value. ( ie. $10,000 of value = $100.00)

Requirements: The customer writes on the bill of lading the value of the goods and signs appropriately.

Option 3:
Replacement Insurance with deductible options

This trip transit insurance is from a third party insurance company and offered by Shur-Way Moving. You, the customer, receive a certificate or policy of insurance. Deductibles are available designed to save you money. The policies are available as a zero deductible, a $250 deductible, and a $500 deductible.

Cost:

  • $0 deductible = $1.20 per $100 of value.
  • $250 deductible = $.80 per $100 of value
  • $500 deductible = $.40 per $100 of value

Requirements: The customer writes on the bill of lading the value of the goods, followed by the letters "RCP", followed by the chosen deductible amount and "DED", then signs appropriately.

Option B - $250 Deductible
Under Option B, in consideration of a reduction in the valuation charge, the shipper assumes responsibility for the first $250 of any claim.
Option C - $500 Deductible
Under Option C, in consideration of a reduction in the valuation charge, the shipper assumes responsibility for the first $500 of any claim. Please note that insurance must be signed before your move begins.
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  1. When given an estimate, understand that it does not reflect a guaranteed price. You're responsible only for actual costs incurred at the time of your move, which can take more or less time than what we estimate. A special note: We cannot guarantee local moves.

  2. Shur-Way cannot be responsible for any breakage inside boxes that you pack. An obvious exception is a box that is badly crushed or dropped by a Shur-Way mover.

  3. When moving a waterbed with baffles, please pack the waterbed mattress inside a box. Make sure that you tape the box securely. Shur-Way cannot be responsible for mattress and baffle damage unless your waterbed is properly packed.

  4. Shur-Way cannot be responsible for pianos going out of tune and clocks needing to be adjusted.

  5. If your new house does not have driveways or sidewalks please be sure to use plastic covers. We cannot be responsible for tracking mud and dirt inside you house unless plastic covers are in place.

  6. Shur-Way cannot be responsible for any damage to furniture and belongings moved by a family member into our trucks during moving day. Further, we cannot be responsible for any personal injury sustained by a family member who wishes to assist us with your move.

  7. Insurance, no matter if it's full coverage or the minimum amount, does not cover owner-packed boxes. In addition, insurance does not cover electrical items (TVs, stereos, VCRs, washers and dryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) that are not in working order after the move. The obvious exceptions are boxes and appliances damaged by Shur-Way during your move.

  8. On a local as well as a long distance move, it is very important that you let Shur-Way know if they can get a truck close to your new residence. If Shur-Way is not informed of this, you may incur additional charges in the form of a shuttle service or a long carry charge. By advising Shur-Way of this, we can make arrangements to accommodate your move, i.e. smaller trucks. This will ensure your move will be performed as estimated.

  9. On long distance moves, a cashier's check is required at the time of delivery. This check must be given to the driver before the truck will be unloaded.