Factors That Affecting Moving Charges
The price charged by the movers usually differs based on factors like number of goods, distance, residing floor, etc. These charges are unique to both local and domestic shifting.
Here are major factors that mainly affect the cost irrespective of where you are moving to:
Quantity of Goods: Your volume of goods plays a major role in influencing other factors such as the size of the truck, packing materials needed, number of laborers required, etc. Sort out all your unwanted goods to reduce the number of moving goods.
Quality of Packing: The packaging charges vary as per the quality of packing you choose. If you choose Premium Packing, multi-layer packing will be done using materials like fiberboard boxes, bubble wraps, corrugated sheets, edge guards, etc., but the charges will be high compared to Economic Packing (standard quality packing will be done).
Vehicle Type: The size of your truck depends on the number of goods. The price vary depending on the type of truck you choose such as:
- Shared Truck- Your goods will be transported with 2-3 other people goods in the truck, the cost will be less but it will take more time to deliver your goods.
- Dedicated Truck- All your goods will be transported in a single truck, they will deliver your goods in less time but the charges will be more.
Laborers Required: The number of laborers you require to complete your relocation depends on the quantity of goods. However, you will need at least 2-3 men for 1BHK, 3-4 men for 2BHK, 5-6 men for 3BHK. You will be charged based on the number of laborers hired and hours they work for.
Physical Effort: The amount of physical work involved is a cost affecting factor, it depends on elements like the residing floor, distance between door-to-truck, lack of elevator facility, etc., because the laborers have to put in more physical efforts like roping methods for moving large/ heavy goods, etc.
Additional Services: For inter-city shifting services like unpacking, reassembly, etc., will be provided upon your request for an additional rate. If you want storage facilities or insurance coverage, you will be charged accordingly.
Conclusion
Relocation tasks should not be taken lightly as there are lot of risk factors involved. It is important to consider all of the cost-affecting factors while moving either domestic or local. When it comes to finding the movers at affordable rates it is advisable that customers must collect cost estimates from at least 3-5 moving companies near you, so that you can compare different charge quotes along with their company profile and choose the right best service as per your budget and requirement.