A Full Guide to Getting Moving Quotes

26 Feb A Full Guide to Getting Moving Quotes

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Planning a move one of these days? Well, if you are, you’re probably starting to look around for moving companies… Getting references, taking moving quotes… You know? Moving quotes could get pretty confusing if you’re not familiar. But we are. So let us do what we do best; take the stress out of your move. Here’s a complete guide to getting moving quotes; the different options and what makes more sense in various circumstances.

For starters, moving quotes can be based on 2 variables; time or volume. Meaning, your moving company can either charge you by the hour with an agreed upon hourly rate or with a set flat rate fee based on inventory and move size. That being said, those options can be drastically different and, which one you’ll choose will depend a lot on your moving circumstances.

Moving Quotes Base on an Hourly Rate

Getting a moving quote based on an estimated time frame for the move is just that… based on an estimated time frame. However, the move is not limited to that time frame… So, being that this is based on an estimation, it’s a good option for a small, local move. A large move that entails dismantling, reassembling and wrapping delicate or large pieces of furniture will automatically be more complex… Leaving plenty of room to run overtime. For this reason, it can be hard to give an accurate estimate. In other words, in the event that a moving company estimates a smaller amount of time for your move and then, due to complex items that need to be moved, the move takes a lot longer than expected… an hourly rate can become unexpectedly costly. Another con to an hourly moving rate, is if you’re doing a farther move, where travel and possible traffic can cause unexpected delays, you can also run into additional time that may not have been calculated for. This too can rack up unexpectedly high moving rates, when it’s way too late.

So, if you’re doing a local, small move, where there is little room to add unexpected hours to moving day… Then an hourly rate can actually be good, it can be cost effective. Instead of getting a large, bulky moving quote, you’ll agree to an hourly rate… And since your move is small, local and simple; you’ll be better off that way.

Moving Quotes – Flat Rate

Flat rate moving quotes, though they can be bulky for a small move, will be a lot more cost effective for a large and/or farther move. In a move where there’s large volume in terms of the amount of items, or lots of complex items to wrap and move… Or a farther move where traffic can be a delay factor… The move time can add up quickly and easily; you’ll encounter unexpectedly large bills with an hourly rate moving quote. In this case, a flat rate, where you know what to expect, is a lot more cost efficient. This way, if unpredictable delays come up, you won’t be racking up huge bills.

So, just to clarity… Small, simple, local moves are best off with moving quotes that are based on a predictable hourly rate. While, larger, more complex, farther moves, are much better off with moving quotes that are based on a predetermined flat rate for the entire job.

If you’re looking for a reliable moving company to give you a fair and honest quote, well, Reputable Moving is a top-notch moving company that will take the stress out of your move.