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Is the service you offer door to door? |
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Yes, it is a door to door moving service |
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Do you sell packing materials? |
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Yes. We have everything you need for self packing or
full service packing services. From boxes to bubble wrap, the materials
you need are available at our warehouse with competitive prices |
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Do you have any storage facilities? |
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Yes. Montreal (16 000 sq/ft), Toronto (5500sq/ft), Vancouver
(6500sq/ft) |
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How do you protect the furniture? |
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All the furniture are professionally wrapped with
special thick moving blankets (this service is included in the price) |
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Are the taxes included? |
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No, between the provinces in Canada, %7 GST will be
added to your bill |
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Are you insured? |
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Yes |
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What kind of insurance do I have? |
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Your are covered by Basic Liability Coverage for loss
or damage to any of your property that we transport.
Your entire shipment is valued by weight at "X" cents/lb., regardless of value.
Weight is determined by scaling. Should
anything be claimed, it is repaired or replaced up to the "X" cents/lb. of the
item's weight.
Currently legal liability of the carrier is 0.60 cents/lb. This means,
an item's replacement value may be $1000 but, if its total weight is 10
pounds. The total amount paid by
the MultiCités Moving Inc. would be 10 pounds x .60 / lb., or $6.00. |
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Can I purchase additional protection for my belongings? |
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Yes, we also offer extended coverage program for items
that exceed our liability protection. For extended coverage protection, you must complete a
Value Declaration Form prior to
pickup. In this form, you have to declare reasonable replacement values for the
items that you want to be covered. Cost of extended coverage is $7.00 per $1.000 declared
value.
Note: Currency, stocks, bonds, jewelry and irreplaceable documents cannot be
shipped with household goods. Deductibles may reduce the cost of the liability
coverage. |
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What is the deductible on my contract? |
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Like most of the other types of insurances, our Basic
Liability Coverage and Extended Coverage are subject to a deductible
which is currently $ 250. |
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What happens if any of my furniture gets damaged? |
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We are affiliated with many furniture companies
throughout Canada and USA. Any damage furniture will be fixed before
being replaced |
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How can I file a claim |
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MultiCités Moving Inc. takes great care and preventive measures to keep
claims low and satisfaction high. However, sometimes even with the greatest
care, the unexpected occurs. As a privately owned company, MultiCités Moving
Inc. prides itself in cutting through bureaucratic red-tape to save you time and
frustration.
In the rare instance of a claim:
During delivery if you think some of the items that you are shipped are
damaged, note any damage on the Inventory Sheet BEFORE you sign it. This step
will not be replaced by any other written or verbal step in the communication
process. Pay your full moving cost. Request a printed
claim form from our moving
crew or from our office. Fill the form and fax or mail to our
office. Alternatively , you can fill
our online claim form and submit your
claim via internet.
Upon receipt of your completed claim form, a customer representative will call
within 72 hours (business days) to confirm its acknowledgement and discuss the
issue.
Notes:
Within 30 days after delivery any residential/property claims must be submitted
in writing or via internet. DO NOT dispose of any damaged item before MultiCités
performs a visual inspection. DO NOT replace or begin repair on any damaged item
unless the MultiCités authorizes you to do so
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What is a consolidated trip? |
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In order to keep your moving costs down several
customers are moved within same trailer. The average trailer holds from 18,000 to
24,000 pounds; the equivalent of three to four full household shipments. |
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How do you differentiate my belongings from other clients? |
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At the time of pickup, our crew put stickers on all the
items that are being shipped. These stickers have different lot numbers & different
colors. He also prepares a list of your items and provides you with a copy so
that you know exactly how many pieces are being shipped |
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Do you own your trucks? |
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All our units belong to MultiCités Moving Inc. |
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How do you determine the actual weight of my shipment?
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We take the weight of the truck before coming to the your address,
we load it up with your belongings and take the weight again, the difference
between the two scale tickets is the actual weight of your belongings. |
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What happens if I have to reschedule my move? |
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As soon as you realize there may be a problem with your moving
date, you
need to contact MultiCités Moving Inc
for a new pickup/delivery or trip date. |
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How soon can I schedule my move dates?
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We prefer you to call us at least 15 days prior to you moving date.
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What time will the moving crews arrive to pickup or deliver?
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MultiCités moving crews start their pickups at 9:00 A.M. and continue through
out the day. We will call you the business day before your agreed
pickup date to confirm their arrival time. If you are expecting a delivery, our
driver will call you 8-24 hours prior to the estimated delivery date to confirm
exact arrival time.
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Do I need to be available during the pickup?
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YES. We strongly suggest you be present to identify
which goods are staying and which are going, items requiring special
handling, and to answer any questions. Most importantly, you must be present at
pickup and delivery to assist in
the Inventory Process.
The Inventory Process involves the pickup crew preparing an inventory of all your
furniture and packed containers as they are loaded onto the truck, noting
existing conditions. You will be required to sign the Inventory paperwork
agreeing (or refuting in writing on the paperwork) with the conditions noted by
the crew concerning all items loaded on the truck. At delivery, you will participate in this process again. You will check off
unloaded items. Your participation in this process is critical to any claim
resolution, if applicable.
If you absolutely cannot be present, we recommend someone familiar
with your household goods represent you.
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What's the best way to prepare children for a move? |
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Experts generally agree that you should discuss the
move openly and frequently about the move and what it means to them.
Keep to your normal routines as much as possible. Keep familiar items
(toys, books, blankets) available. If possible, visit the new community
with your children before the move to acquaint them with the new
surroundings. Above all, listen to what your children have to say, and
keep communications open and honest |
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Can you transport pets to our new home? |
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We do not transport pets. Ideally, pets and plants
travel best in your own car. |
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Can you move my plants?
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If your plants are very dear to you, we suggest you
take them with you. Please refer to the section on houseplants in our
Packing page. Moving plants to
USA requires special forms and quarantines periods. Therefore we suggest
you not to move your plants unless your are absolutely can not leave
them behind. MultiCités Moving Inc. is not liable for plants. |
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Can I move my pets to US? |
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As a general rule, there are no restrictions on
bringing domestic cats into the U.S. There are no vaccination
requirements for cats, although cats arriving in Hawaii or Guam are
subject to that state's/territory's quarantine requirements. While a
rabies certificate is not required for entry into the U.S., domestic
cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when
examined by an inspector at the port of entry. If the animal is not in
apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may
be required at the owner's expense. If you are bringing your cat to the
U.S. on an airplane, you should check with the airline about their
requirements for transporting animals. Many airlines require a
certificate of health from a veterinarian. |
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Can you suggest a link about pets and moving? |
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Please visit www.petswelcome.com |
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Can you move perishable food items? |
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Perishable food items cannot be safely shipped in moving
trucks. Please dispose of
or give away perishable foods before the move. |
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How will you ship my car?
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MultiCités Moving Inc. uses pre approved, dependable third party car
carriers to transport your car. You can arrange a car moving company
independently or let MultiCités Moving do this arrangements for you. In
this case, we will coordinate dates with the car carrier so your vehicle will be
delivered within a reasonable timeframe of your household goods. |