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How much to move a 3 bedroom house?
We get this question every day and every day
the answer is different. Another common question, why does one
person cost more to move then another with the same size house.
Moving is a custom job, everyone has different needs, amounts of
stuff, different drive times, stairs, elevators. While smaller
jobs can be bid over the phone with good information anything
over 3 bedrooms should be given the time for an estimate. I
would think it would be important to interview the person who
will have your goods. This should even be more important then
the price that’s give to you. The promise of a great rate means
nothing it your goods are never received or are received in bad
condition.
Average 3 bedroom house is 8-10,000lbs, 3 men and 8-9 hours plus
your drive time if there is easy access. Save yourself grief get
the estimate from a mover you can trust.
Be packed and ready, and do your best to be well fed and rested
for the day of your move.
CALL US AND GET THE BEST MOVE OF YOUR LIFE!!!!!! (818) 515-0158
What about my cables and wires?
The day of the simple TV disconnect and hook
up is long gone. Today we have Plasma TV’s, DVD players,
receivers, power cords, surge protectors, signal amps, speakers
and all the X-box and other gaming devices. Years back a plug
and cable hook up was easy, now it’s a trade in itself.
If you are skilled in audio you can hook it up yourself or maybe
you are lucky enough to have a friend. If not then you need to
look for a company to breakdown or at least setup your system.
Many times your cable company will set you up again depending on
what you have going.
This brings me to my point, make sure you know where all your
cables and cords are for the TV and the computers. The last
thing you need happening is your cable guy showing and you don’t
have the parts you need to complete the job. This can cost you
time, money, and a lot of frustration.
If you have anything that’s going to bring your life to a
screeching halt put it in a safe place where it will not get
packed, moved, or misplaced. It’s a mover nightmare when a move
goes perfectly only end up searching at the end after the bill
is totaled. This goes double for checkbooks, credit cards and
wallets.
Plan ahead put important papers, cords, car keys in a safe
place.
What should you do first on moving day?
Unless you have a very small move, and even
then the first thing you should do moving day is EAT!!!!
Moving day is loaded with lots to do and not enough time to do
it. So it’s very important your body has fuel to run on.
I tell all my crews they must be fed and ready to work when they
show up in the morning. Moving is a tough job and even if you’re
a spectator, so have the energy to last the job. If your job is
an all day job, make sure you get lunch and keep hydrated. Don’t
move on an empty stomach. This will also help keep your attitude
positive through the day.
How do most people pick a mover?
The way most people find a mover is quickly
changing but for the most part the reason people buy are not. 5
years ago if you were looking for a mover you first would go to
the yellow pages, maybe go to the computer or get a referral
from a friend or contact the BBB in the area. If you're in the
yellow pages you would firs open the book call 3-4 movers and
then set up your appointment or decide based on price. The
problem with this is looking in the yellow pages you start in
the front assuming everyone has like kind service and the only
difference is the price.
Now days many customers never even get to the yellow pages and
simply use the computer and again the first question is how much
does it cost to move? Funny part about that is often the
customer hasn't even said what's moving. Never assuming that
anything but cost separates one company from another. Often it's
amazing the DEALS I see cruising Google looking for movers,
deals to good to be true.
The best way to get your moving company is by referral, at
Inside Moves we realize the only way you get that is by earning
it. Doing the right thing and not treating your customers as
simply one more head to harvest. This is the way most smart and
wealthy people move.
In the day where on the Internet a customer can find a 2 movers
for $58, $59, and $65 and up the smart consumer asks what the
difference between a company charging $58 an hour and one the
charges $90. How can there be such a difference. The bottom line
is if it sounds too good to be true it is. If it sounds like a
duck and walks like a duck what is it?
To operate a moving company there's more going on than simply
hiring 2 guys and sending out a truck. Just some of the costs
are employees, equipment, fuel, insurance, material and that
internet advertising (all advertising). If a company says $58 an
hour, they charging a rate that is less than it costs to perform
the job. Great deal for the consumer until something goes wrong
or do you think they find the money somewhere else. These are
the moving scammers that give the industry a bad name.
Like packing or material? Or are they paying worker comp? How
much are they paying your movers?
In 1990 the hourly rate a Bekins Van Lines was $71.50 hourly how
can the cost of moving be $58 almost 20 years later.
At a hourly rate of $90 for 2 men and truck the profit margin is
small if everything is being paid. Maybe others have found a
better way but here at Inside Moves we will keep on providing a
superior level of service at a rate that we can still profit.
Because as my wife Melissa says, if you're working for FREE your
working for ME.
If you're looking for quality moving service at a fair cost with
professional packers and movers that know their job as well as
excellent customer service skills. We're your type of company.
If you're simply looking for the cheapest mover and willing to
take the gamble with your goods, call until you find a company
that will tell you exactly what you want to hear. At the end of
the day when you get your bill and the job is 2-3 times the
phone estimate, I hope you feel you got what you paid for.
The decision is yours pay a legitimate rate and have peace of
mind or gamble and hope your day turns out. MOVE WITH THE PRO"S
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