Pricing Office Moves

Because it's impossible to say exactly how much work is required before a move takes place, an estimate is central to the whole process. Doing grunt work to gets an accurate, comprehensive office moving estimate can eliminate surprises later. Simply do not settle for estimates done over the phone go to www.carmelmovers.com for more detiales. End Quote

Boston, MA-NH (1888PressRelease) January 26, 2007 - There are several different ways moving companies charge for office moves. Some base their prices on the amount of equipment and supplies you're moving. This can be done either per pound (they'll weigh the truck once your belongings are on board) or per cubic foot.

Other companies will base the pricing more directly on the people and trucks your move requires: one truck and three movers is the small end, and you can add trucks and men incrementally up to a fleet of trucks and a squadron of men for a huge move. An hourly rate per truck and mover is multiplied by how long the move actually takes.

Neither of these methods is significantly better than the other, although some moving experts advise against cubic foot pricing.

Since most office moves are local, per mover and truck pricing is the most common for businesses. Base rates start at around $100/hour for a truck and three movers or $150/hour for two trucks and five movers, but your circumstances will impact those rates quite a bit.

Comparing costs for office moves should be done based on the estimates they provide: you'll be able to compare the bottom line, no matter how they arrive at the figure. However you'll want to make sure you get services for this figure.

Use common sense when comparing estimates for office moves. If you talk to five movers, and four of them are fairly similar but one is significantly cheaper than the rest, be wary. The low ball estimate probably doesn't include all the services you need or has significantly underestimated the scope of your move.

There are several types of extra fees you may encounter.

Difficult-to-move items (pianos are a common example, wide-screen displays are another) will always carry their own charge. Some movers may charge extra for office moves that include walking belongings up flights of stairs. And if any of your equipment is too large to fit in an elevator and has to be hoisted — lifted by crane outside the building and moved in through a window — you can expect to pay extra for that service.

To prevent sticker shock, make sure you have the specifics of how you're going to be charged and all potential extra fees in writing.

Also make sure you know what types of payment are accepted — not all movers take credit cards so you may need a corporate or certified check.

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