Have you ever wondered how reliable moving companies figure out moving prices? There are several factors that can affect the cost of your relocation so movers need to use a system to estimate your moving costs. Basically the cost of your move depends on the weight of your belongings and the distance that you need to move them.

Sometimes moving companies estimate your moving weight based upon the number of rooms in your house, but this is frequently wildly inaccurate. The standard guess of 1000 pounds per room can fluctuate greatly in reality – there’s really no such thing as an average household!

If the long distance moving company sends an experienced moving consultant to your home to assess your shipment, or conducts an in-depth phone consultation they will be able to much more accurately determine the weight of your goods. Then they can calculate your moving costs based on the weight and distance of your relocation.

Reliable movers use a tariff schedule that provides a transportation rate per hundred pounds for different weight categories. The rate per hundred pounds decreases as the weight category increases, and vice versa. Within each weight category there is a weight known as the break-even point. This is the weight where the transportation charges calculated using the hundred pound rate for the actual weight becomes higher than the transportation charges calculated using the hundred pound rate and starting weight of the next weight category. In this case your transportation charges will be calculated using the hundred pound rate and starting weight of the next weight category.

Charges that can also affect your moving price include:

· City service charges;

· Ferry fares;

· Bridge tolls;

· Stair or elevator charges, and

· Fuel surcharges.

You might be able to save money on your moving costs if you:

· Pack your own belongings;

· Disconnect and have appliances ready to go;

· Are organised on both ends of your relocation, and

· For local moves, disassemble items (like beds) that require disassembly for moving.

For a local move you are generally charged an hourly rate (within city limits and within a particular surrounding area of each city). This rate provides a truck and movers who sill load, transport and unload your things into the new residence. Being well organised for a local move can keep moving costs down by reducing the time it takes to move.

Local moves might be able to get a better rate by avoiding month-end, ask your moving consultant about it!

Reliable movers like use a proven system to provide accurate moving estimates and they can usually make suggestions to help you keep your moving costs under control. Just ask them!

Jay Doehl is an aggregate character based on the experts who are part of the Jay’s Moving team. Jay’s Moving is a respected moving company in Saskatchewan and Alberta with an exemplary record of customer service. Articles are written by members of the Jay’s team to share their knowledge of the moving industry. For more info check out Jay’s Moving Alberta blog.

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