Beyond figuring out how to get everything where you’re going in one piece, you may be confused about the moving costs associated with the move.
Homeowners of the Los Angeles metro area, San Francisco Bay Area, or Sacramento who are thinking about moving their families out of California often begin the process by asking around for a quote related to the price to hire movers.
Unfortunately, the moving price may receive the first time around from less-than-quality companies can be drastically misleading.
Receiving an unrealistically low moving price from a moving company is a major red flag. It’s typically a good indicator that you’re dealing with a moving broker.
Visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website to learn more about the difference between movers and brokers.
At People Movers, we aim to do things differently at every turn. Transparency leads the way to excellence, and pricing isn’t an exception.
The People Movers team works hard to make sure every customer understands that the cost to move out of state is a combination of several factors that need to be considered.
Calculating an Accurate and Transparent Cost to Move
Figuring out an accurate cost to hire movers shouldn’t be a painful or complicated process.
Above all, California residents looking to move out of state shouldn’t choose a moving company that is less than forthcoming about additional costs for services that may be included in the future.
Those who partner with People Movers will find our approach to calculating a cost to move straightforward, efficient, and transparent.
To make sure quotes are always streamlined and accurate, our moving consultants providing customers with quotes utilize estimation software that takes elements such as distance, drive time, labor hours, packing, hotels, and even food costs into consideration.
In this way, customers can count on quotes being both highly detailed and precise.
The specific features related to moving price (truck, gas, packing time, etc.) are fully displayed concerning the total moving cost a customer can expect to pay for an out-of-state move once all of the financials are considered.
Moving Price vs Moving Cost
While an explanation of moving price versus moving cost can be helpful, there’s nothing as valuable as an actual example to study.
Consider for a moment that you’re planning to move from a three-bedroom home in the Bay Area to a sprawling new property in Phoenix, Arizona.
Several factors will be run through estimating software when you call People Movers to receive a moving quote for this journey.
These numbers will be used when calculating individual price points that contribute to your total moving cost.
The estimating software will calculate the distance between the Bay Area and Phoenix, which is 750 miles with a drive time of approximately 12.6 hours.
A move of this magnitude will likely require 22 hours of mover time to complete successfully.
In addition to these numbers, the estimating software will take other costs into consideration.
One of these includes a five-day round-trip truck usage price of $5,800, which incorporates maintenance, insurance, and cost per mile.
The fuel cost of this trip will average $1,300, while the total cost of labor will come to $1,920. Driving costs are calculated at $1,150, packing materials at $1,200, and hotels at $600.
The estimation software will use these numbers and calculate that the total moving cost comes to $11,970 ( 2 to 3 bedroom move).
Receiving an unrealistically low moving price from a moving company is a major red flag. It’s typically a good indicator that you’re dealing with a moving broker.
When you’re considering a move out of California, you’ll want to make sure you’re partnered with the best when it’s time to move your belongings into your new property.
At People Movers, we specialize in moves of all types and have the gear, options, and highly trained professionals on hand to make a move a success from start to finish.
Learn more about the People Movers moving process.
Handle All of Your Questions and Concerns
This type of detailed price breakdown is the standard for customers who partner with People Movers.
We’re all about honesty and are committed to ensuring every customer has access to every contributing factor that makes up their final moving cost.
When questions or concerns arise, the People Movers team is readily available to answer customer calls.
People Movers team of knowledgeable professionals can help walk you through moving quote pricing specifics and options to make sure the final results and price point are both acceptable and manageable.
Reach out to People Movers today at (916) 226-4466