How Much Does it Cost to Move Across Country

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How Much Does It Cost to Move Across Country

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• Whether you are planning to move locally or
  across the country, one of the most imperative
  questions is how much does it cost to move and
  what are these charges based on. If you are
  unsure about the cost to hire professional
  movers, then you wont be able to set up your
  moving budget accordingly.
• Collecting free moving quotes from various moving
  companies is enough, by understanding how the
  moving price is actually formed, you will be able
  to save big on your move. In most cases, your
  house move will fall into one of the two main
  pricing categories Local Movers or Interstate
  Movers.

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Local Movers

• Local move or Short-distance move is when you
  move within the same state and the moving
  distance less than 100 miles. The average cost
  for a local move ranges from about 350 for a one
  bedroom apartment to 1,500 for a four-bedroom
  home.
• The prices are determined by the Moving companies
  based on the different home sizes, the weight of
  the household goods and the number of hours it
  takes to load and unloaded them.
• Some local movers charge additional fees
  depending on the season and day of the month
  youre moving home. So, it is always safe to ask
  in advance about them to make sure the estimate
  you get is as close to the final movers' cost as
  possible.

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Long Distance Movers

• Any move that goes to another state or is at a
  distance larger than about 100 miles is
  considered by the movers to be an interstate or
  long distance move. This type of move is charged
  based on the distance and volume or weight of
  your household goods.
• Moving companies usually ask for an inventory
  list so that they could make those calculations
  and give you an approximate estimate.
• The average price for average distance 1000 miles
  of long-distance move ranges from about 1,050
  for a one bedroom apartment to 5,000 for a
  four-bedroom home.

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Other Price Factors Must Be Considered When Moving

• Every professional interstate moving service is
  obligated by the U.S. Department of
  Transportation to present a tariff, which is a
  list of charges and rates the customer is
  responsible for paying.
• These cover the extra services rendered by the
  movers along with their various costs. Along with
  the basic moving company costs and extra
  services, there are other elements that will
  influence your moving budget.
• You need to consider all these additional
  expenses that will affect the overall cost of
  your move.

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Moving Date

• The time of the year and day of the week
  influence the moving charges.
• Moving during summers and weekends are more
  expensive due to the volume of the people moving
  in such times.
• To get a good deal, its beneficial to book your
  moving date in advance or move on weekdays.

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Packing Services

• The primary service of movers is only to move the
  items. You can get quotes for packing from moving
  companies which will include the price for
  putting your things in boxes, crates, etc.,
  depending on your need. Generally, basic packing
  will cost you a minimum of 30 35 per hour and
  this price should include the necessary packing
  supplies as well. Extra services like Loading and
  Unloading, disassembly, and reassembly of
  furniture, custom crating etc will cost extra.

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Insurance

• Moving insurance is designed to protect you
  during the move and is recommended or required by
  most moving companies. Released value protection
  is the basic moving insurance coverage is
  required by federal law.
• This policy insures your belongings based on
  their weight. You can also get a full-value
  protection policy which if the item is damaged
  covers the current market value of the item, a
  replacement with a similar item, or the cost to
  repair the item.

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