Local Moving Costs
A local move is usually priced by the hour: the number of movers, the truck and the time the job takes. The best way to know your real cost is to compare written quotes for your move.
What affects the price
- Size of your home and how much you move
- Number of movers and trucks needed
- Stairs, elevators and long walks from the door to the truck
- Packing, unpacking and packing materials
- Day of the week and time of year (weekends and summer are busier)
- Extra items such as pianos, safes or large appliances
How to save
- Declutter before you move: less volume means less time
- Pack boxes yourself and have them ready
- Move on a weekday or outside peak season
- Compare at least three written quotes