People normally obtain quotes to check which removals company is offering the best deal in the market. However, you would only get the best offer if you have accurate quotes.  That is why you should always make sure that you are comparing binding and written quotes. By getting such type of quotes you are assured that prices will not go any higher as long as you stay within the offered services in the quotes. To give accurate quotes the removals company would send representatives to do an ocular inspection.  So if the company does not do so, you are more or less getting a non-binding quote. You should be wary as such types of quotes could vary in price widely making you spend even more than that most expensive binding quote.
For this reason you should always be careful when dealing with removals companies. A quote that is too low is never to be trusted. The company is either just offering a low price to victimize you into getting them. They would later on ask for extra charges. The company may also just be out there to get your things.
So again, always go with a binding written quote. Even if it seems more expensive up front, you are guaranteed of a fixed price.