Insurance Options for Your Bryan-College Station Move

Keeping Your Belongings Safe

Sarge’s Moving Services, LLC assumes liability for the value of the goods we transport. The levels of liability differs and clients should understand the amount of protection provided by our team and the charges associated with each option they choose. Sarge’s Moving Services, LLC offers a liability of pursuant to the TXDOT and USDOT regulations which governs the moving industry.

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Every move with Sarge’s Moving Services, LLC is covered automatically under our Basic Coverage Plan (RELEASED VALUE) and an is covered for up to $1,000.00 for any damages at no additional costs to our clients. In the unfortunate event that damage does occur during your move we will file a claim electronically and start the investigation into how the damage occurred and how to proceed with repairs or replacement. In accordance with Valuation Insurance that is provided with each move we may first attempt to repair the damage at our cost. If that item is not repairable, we will reimburse you for the value of that item or replace that item with like item.

Sarge’s Moving Services, LLC. is not liable above and beyond the standard $0.60 cents per pound per item for damages caused to the following excluded item list.

• Particle board, pressed wood or items containing similar materials.
• Artwork, glass, marble, stone, or other similar materials that is not inspected, packed and crated to our standards before shipment.
• Electronics, appliances, or other similar devices where visible damage is not noticeable to the exterior of the item in question and or the mechanical condition in question is unknown to us.
• The contents of any box not packed by Sarge’s Moving Services, LLC which there is no visible damage to the exterior of the box.
• An entire set when only one piece is damaged.
• Antiques, fine furniture, furs, and/or other items of high value not declared as such before the move.
• Items that have been previously broken or repaired.
• If the damage occurs as a result of Acts of God (rain, earthquake, flood, hurricane, tornado, etc.)
• If the items are damaged as a result of defects or inherent nature of the property, as in changes in atmospheric conditions such as temperature or humidity.
• If you, as the shipper, neglect to prepare properly for shipment.

Claims

In the unfortunate and rare event that you have to file a claim with Sarge’s Moving Services, LLC please try to do so within 72 hours of your move. We will promptly have our claims person identify and document the damage that has occurred and begin the repair or replacement process. We attempt to resolve any issues or damage within 2 weeks from the time the damage has occurred. We will communicate to you quickly and effectively in order to resolve any issues as soon as possible. If we pick up the item for repair or replacement there will not be any charges for that pickup or drop off.

Moving Company Insurance Types Summarized Directly from Protectyourmove.Org

Released Value

The most economical protection available is Released Value, since it is offered at no additional charge. However, the protection is minimal. Under this option, the mover assumes liability for no more than 60 cents per pound per article. For example, if your mover lost or damaged a 10-pound stereo component valued at $1,000, you would only receive $6.00 in compensation (60 cents x 10 pounds). **(Again, Sarge’s Moving Services, LLC offers, at no additional cost to the client, $1,000.00 of Full Replacement Value on every move above the standard RELEASED VALUE). There is no additional charge for Released Value. However, you must sign a specific statement on the bill of lading or contract agreeing to it. But remember, it compensates you according to the weight of the item, not its actual value. And, if you do not select Released Value, your shipment will automatically be transported at the Full Value Protection level of liability and you will be assessed the applicable charge.

Click here to view the costs of our Basic Coverage Plan and our Full Replacement Coverage Plan, to determine the best option for your needs.