It is very favorable for customers to get true Binding Not-To-Exceed estimate. This means that even if the actual weight of your items will be higher than the estimated weight, you will not be charged for the extra weight. Before hiring a moving company, you should ensure that you get a free quote, basing on the weight to be moved, type of items and the distance in which they are to be delivered. Advancement in technology has made it very easy to obtain moving on quotes online. However, in most cases, the rates will depend on the amount of property to be moved, man power to be employed, type of transport and distance to be covered among others. In addition, if your property is heavier than usual, or if you might require more assistance to move the property, you will require a quote that is higher than usual. All in all, moving companies handle their quote depending on the circumstances of each case.