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How to Estimate Cost during Move?

by chandan Kumar Digital Marketing Head

Moving itself is already a tough task to accomplish. A perfect and hassle free move demands a lot of work such as planning, budgeting, packaging, loading-unloading, transportation and re-arranging. But, among all these, proper financial stability or budgeting is one of the toughest and trickiest jobs to tackle. It is possible that sometimes moving expenses get a way higher than one think, but, only if that person is not properly estimating his or her moving cost.

Moving cost calculator clearly depends on two things, first is distance covered during relocation and second is space of your home to pack properly. This is undoubtedly one of the major concerns people face when they finalize their relocation that how much money is needed to plan and execute a successful move. Different moving companies have their different rules and regulations regarding cost estimate. But, going for some authorized and reliable moving company like packers and movers solve most of your problem by just estimating your relocation cost in the best possible way. With the help of cost calculator system, now consumers can easily determine their relocation costs based on weight of their goods, packaging cost and transport expenses. One can also calculate their do-it-yourself moving cost.

One definitely have heard the quote like ‘Money talk the most’, many people reading this may or may not agree with this fact, but the more people get involved in relocation, the more they understand this quote. Whether one is moving interstate or locally, it’s basically the money that have an ability to make it successful and enjoyable. Talking about estimate moving cost, this particular article will definitely make people understand that on what basis moving cost is calculated. Below are some points people need to look upon:

Average Moving Cost of Full Service Movers

  • Planning for a local and decide to hire a full service mover for your move, below are some points which one needs to look upon:
  •  Local moving cost largely depends upon the distance covered by the mover in order to reach the new destination safely. A reliable mover gives a cost estimate that how much one needs to pay in the end of move.
  • Local moving cost also depends on your travel fee. Many people are not familiar with the term, ‘Travel Fee’. Travel fee is basically the cost of fuel and time your local mover take to reach at your new destination.
  • According to rule of thumb, local mover charges the moving cost on the basis of hour. The more hours they give to your move, the more cost they charge.

Average Moving cost as per Distance and Weight

The final price of average moving cost depends on three major factors that are distance covered, shipment weight and additional services like packing, unpacking, re-arranging furniture and so on. Below is a chart of moving budget that one should keep in mind throughout the move.

Moving

In Rs.

Full Service Moving Cost

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Insurance Fee

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Extra Charges

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Total Cost

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Packing

In Rs.

Full Service Packing Cost

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Do It Yourself Packing

In Rs.

Moving Boxes

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Tape and Markers

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Bubble wrap and Thermocol

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Padding Materials

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Total Cost

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Extra Charges

  • Cost of packing is clearly depended upon the packing material that your mover needs to pack your goods in the best possible way. Packing materials like tape, bubble wrap, and padding mattresses are common.
  • As per the level of complexity of your new home, extra cost has been charged by mover. Complexities like too heavy and bulky items to load and unload, excess of stairs, too much distance covered are on the top of the list where there is high possibility for movers to charge extra.
  • Some people want to give reward to their movers in order to appreciate their work; in this case, it’s up to the person that how much he or she wants to tip. Keep in mind that it’s not necessary to give tip, it’s only your decision whether to give it or not.

These are some of the basic information that one need to look upon while making their cost estimate. With above discussion, it’s much easy for people to gain more knowledge and better understanding about moving cost. Make sure to hire professional and licensed moving company like packers and movers (www.thepackersmovers.com) for completing your relocation in the most perfect way.

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About chandan Kumar Senior     Digital Marketing Head

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Joined APSense since, December 20th, 2017, From New Delhi, India.

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