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Beware of these unexpected moving charges that are part of free moving quotes as they have the potential to hurt your budget and therefore must be carefully reviewed.
6 Hidden Moving Cost You Need to Look
6 Hidden Moving Cost You Need to Look
Out for While Comparing Free Moving
Quotes
Beware of these unexpected moving charges that are part of free moving
quotes as they have the potential to hurt your budget and therefore must
be carefully reviewed.
Packing Supplies and Labor Charges
You can either pack your items yourself or get packing services include
in your moving package and ask your movers to do it for you.
Every mover charge this differently, many include packing materials in
their cost of packing services, while others charge it separately.
So, review this hidden cost in the free moving quotes that you review or
simply contact the moving company for information.
Furniture Assembly and Disassembly
Fee
Many movers charge extra for disassembling your large furniture like
your beds, wardrobes, dressers, and sofas, wrap up the pieces securely,
in your current home and later reassembling them in your new house.
While some movers include this in their overall moving package, others
clearly specify these charges in free moving quotes.
Flight Charges
If you live in a high rise building, then you may encounter Flight charges
if your building lacks elevator or if your elevator is out of order at the
time of the move and your movers have to carry your belongings up and
down the stairs.
While usually, you may be charged a one-time flight fee of $75, many
movers charge different rates depending on your flight circumstances
and you may find the approximate flight charges on the moving quotes.
Long Carry Fees
If movers cannot park their moving truck near your doorsteps, then you
may encounter this unexpected moving expenses.
Usually, movers charge a long carry fee of around $90 and $120 for every
75Ft from the moving truck to your doorsteps.
This is very common in big cities like New York due to less parking space
availability close to the entrance of your home.
You can always reserve a parking spot for moving truck to avoid this fee or
get a parking permit for your movers for the specific day and time of the
move.
If that's not possible, then make sure to compare these charges among
gathered free moving quotes to get the best deal.
Hoisting Fee
If you own a piece of really big furniture or a specialized item which is
too big to fit through your doorways, staircases of your home, then you
might need hoisting services from your mover.
This means your mover will take the bulky item through the window or
balcony by taking care of general safety and property damage.
Exact hoisting fee will depend on your move circumstances and each
mover may charge you differently.
This hidden charge is usually high because it requires specialized
equipment and trained professionals.
Move Cancellation Fee
Whether you have cancelled your relocation plan or decided to go with
another mover, whatever your reason is to cancel your booked move, you
need to remember that it may cost you extra money.
Since every mover has its own cancellation policy, you need to understand its
terms so as to avoid this moving cost.
Usually, if you inform your mover one week in advance then you may have to
pay a cancellation fee of around $50 – $100. And if you cancel your move in
less than five days, then you may be charged around $300 or your full moving
deposit as per cancellation policy.
In any case, make sure to learn about the move cancellation policy by reading
the fine print of your free moving quotes or by asking the movers before
you book the move.
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