Do you want to move this year but are unsure about the cost? A recent study says that moving long-distance by yourself in 2024 costs $1,000-$7,500. Moving with professionals may cost $4,200-$12,000. Why does the latter cost more? Professional movers can navigate a city better and they organize the move very well to save time. Also, they have just the right vehicles to carry your possessions safely without any damage. A DIY move lacks these guarantees!
Moving costs however differ based on various factors. Read on to learn about these factors and make an informed choice.
Factors That Influence the Cost of Moving
Home Size
The size of your house determines how long movers will take to empty it. Two people are enough to clear out a small studio apartment. However, a larger team is needed to haul your items from a five-bedroom house.
Home Items
Do you have delicate, large, or several items to be transported? Packaging fragile objects usually needs more care. Large or more items take up more space on the moving trucks. Specialty items such as a hot tub or a piano need more care and special packaging equipment. All these factors increase the cost of moving. Few or sturdy things would cost less to be moved.
We offer a separate piano moving service with a special approach and distinct pricing.
Distance
Traveling a long distance costs more due to higher fuel consumption and time taken. For instance, moving a single-bedroom studio locally may cost just $300. However, moving across 2,500 miles may cost $2,100 onwards.
We offer small, long-distance, and interstate moving services at separate and transparent prices. Whether you wish to move to Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, or The Bronx, we efficiently transport your possessions to all these boroughs in NYC. We can also move you upstate from New York to Chicago or New York to Florida.
Insurance Coverage
Moving insurance on average costs 1-5% of your property’s total value. It helps protect your possessions if they are lost or damaged in the move. So, resist your temptation to skip it!
Accessibility
If movers have to cross many obstacles or climb several stairs to access your house, this may add to the cost.
Additional Factors That Affect Moving Costs
Moving Add-Ons
Besides transporting your goods, there are many other things to take care of. Some moving add-ons are:
• Disassembling furniture
• Reassembling furniture
• Packaging and protective materials like stretch wrap, boxes, and more
These services might add to the main moving cost or be a part of it. We offer all these services for a comprehensive move. You will get reusable bins at your doorstep one week before the move. On the day of the move, we wrap your items and move all bins.
Moving Time
Moving mid-week and in an off-season costs less due to less demand. However, winter often causes delays in moves and may increase overall costs.
Movers Not Shakers use modern technology and high-quality material to pack, assemble, move, and disassemble your possessions without any damage! We charge a flat fee, not an hourly rate to help you save money. As the top green movers in New York, we use eco-friendly options like reusable packing bins, biodiesel, and donations of discarded items to our partners to reduce e-waste and other kinds of pollution. Contact us today to get a free price quote!
