How do I find a moving company in Oslo?
Offers, contracts, liability for damage and reporting your move.
Short answer
To find a moving company in Oslo, collect offers from several firms, for example through a tender portal such as Mittanbud, and check them in Brønnøysundregistrene. Forbrukerrådet advises a clear written contract with the total price. The Craftsman Services Act does not cover moving, so what you agree in the contract decides your rights.
Why
- Forbrukerrådet advises getting offers from several moving companies and describing the job in detail.
- The moving company is liable for damage, and any upper limit on that liability must be written into the contract, according to Forbrukerrådet.
- Skatteetaten says you must report your move no earlier than 31 days before and no later than 8 days after you move.
Details
Photograph your belongings before the movers arrive and go through the fragile items with them. Your contents insurance (innboforsikring) will often cover the goods too, and you can agree on a price reduction if the movers are late. If something goes wrong, complain in writing and ask for a reply within 14 days; if you cannot agree, Forbrukertilsynet can mediate.
Tip
Make sure you have the company's full contact details before you accept an offer, and read other customers' experiences online.
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Sources
- Forbrukerrådet: moving servicesChecked at:
- Mittanbud: find tradespeople and servicesChecked at:
- Skatteetaten: reporting a move within NorwayChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Forbrukerrådet before you sign a contract.
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