Why Choose Us?
THE TIME DEPENDS ON
DECIDING FACTORS
Please be advised that this chart is only to be used as a reference. It provides the average estimated time it takes to complete a move based on the type of dwelling, square footage, and number of movers. Total estimated hours may differ based on but not limited to the following factors:
- Walking Distance
- Long Distance Between Homes
- Traffic or Act of GOD
- Packing is not done
- Not ready to move on time
- Small Elevator
- No Reservation of Elevator (Out/In)
- Large/Difficult Pieces
- Dis Reassembly
- No Accessibility Parking to Home
- Floor Protection
- Loading Rock not reserved
- Furniture Protection
- Walls Protection
- Poor Packaging of Boxes
- Accessibility to Home From Steps
- Tape up open boxes
- Uneven Containers and or boxes
- Long Walks to and from APT to loading dock
TO DO A MOVE FAST AND EFFICIENT MOVE, YOU'LL NEED
WHO WILL OFFER YOU THOSE THINGS?
| FAST AND EFFICIENT MOVE, YOU'LL NEED | TRUCK RENTAL | HELPERS | OTHER COMPANIES | GC MOVING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUCK SIZES | RENT | NO | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| SHRINK WRAP | BUY $$ | NO | BUY $$ | FLAT RATE |
| TAPE | BUY $$ | NO | BUY $$ | FLAT RATE |
| INSURANCE ON TRUCK | BUY $$ | NO | MAYBE? | INCLUDED |
| INSURANCE ON BELONGINGS | NO | NO | MAYBE? | INCLUDED |
| 2 WHEEL DOLLIES | RENT $$ | NO | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| 4 WHEEL DOLLIES | RENT $$ | NO | MAYBE? | INCLUDED |
| FURNITURE PADS | BUY/RENT $$ | NO | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| SPECIAL TOOLBOX | NO | NO | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| MOVING BINS | NO | NO | MAYBE? | INCLUDED |
| GAS | PAY$$ | PAY$$ | PAY$$ | INCLUDED |
| MILES | PAY$$ | MAYBE? | MAYBE? | INCLUDED |
| TRAVEL TIME | DOESN'T APPLY | MAYBE? | HIDDEN FEE $$$ | INCLUDED |
| BOXES | BUY$$ | NO | BUY$$ | INCLUDED |
| HEAVY ITEMS | DOESN'T APPLY | EXPERIENCE? | HIDDEN FEE $$$ | INCLUDED |
| STEPS | DOESN'T APPLY | EXTRA TIME | HIDDEN FEE $$$ | INCLUDED |
| PACKING | DOESN'T APPLY | EXPERIENCE? | MORE TIME $$$ | FLAT RATE |
| FLOOR PROTECTION | DOESN'T APPLY | NO | MORE TIME $$$ | INCLUDED |
| WARDROPES | BUY$$ | NO | BUY$$ | INCLUDED |
| WEEKEND PRICES (FRI-SUN) | DOESN'T APPLY | MAYBE? | MAYBE $$$ | INCLUDED |
| HOLIDAYS | DOESN'T APPLY | MAYBE? | MAYBE $$$ | INCLUDED |
WHAT MOVING COMPANIES DON’T TELL YOU.
THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE A GREAT DECISION
BEFORE YOU HIRE A MOVING COMPANY.
FIRST DECISION TO MAKE, WHAT SIZE OF TRUCK DO I NEED?
THE SIZE OF THE TRUCK AND THE NUMBER OF MEN YOU’LL NEED DEPENDS
ON WHAT YOU’RE MOVING.
PICTURES OF ALL THE TRUCKS
| TYPE OF DWELLING | TRUCK SIZE RECOMMENDED | SQUARE FOOTAGE | # OF MEN | LOADING HOURS | DRIVING HOURS | UNLOADING IN HOURS | TOTAL HOURS ESTIMATED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDIO | 10FT OR 14FT | 450 | 1 | 2 | .5 | 1.5 | 3 TO 5 |
| 2 | 1.5 | .5 | 1.0 | 2 TO 4 | |||
| 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT | 14FT OR 16FT | 650 | 2 | 3.0 | .5 | 2.0 | 4 TO 6 |
| 3 | 2.5 | .5 | 1.5 | 3 TO 5 | |||
| 4 | 2.0 | .5 | 1.0 | 2 TO 4 | |||
| 2 BEDROOMS APARTMENT | 16FT OT 17FT | 800 | 2 | 3.5 | .5 | 2.5 | 5 TO 7 |
| 3 | 3.0 | .5 | 2.0 | 4 TO 6 | |||
| 4 | 2.5 | .5 | 1.5 | 3 TO 5 | |||
| 3 BEDROOMS APARTMENT | 17FT OR 21FT | 950 | 3 | 4.0 | .5 | 3.0 | 6 TO 8 |
| 4 | 3.5 | .5 | 2.5 | 5 TO 7 | |||
| 5 | 3.0 | .5 | 2.0 | 4 TO 6 | |||
| 3 BEDROOMS TOWN HOME | 21FT OR 24FT | 1100 | 3 | 4.5 | .5 | 3.5 | 7 TO 9 |
| 4 | 4.0 | .5 | 3.0 | 6 TO 8 | |||
| 5 | 3.5 | .5 | 2.5 | 5 TO 7 | |||
| 3 BEDROOMS HOUSE | 24FT OR 26FT | 1350 | 3 | 5.0 | .5 | 3.5 | 9 TO 11 |
| 4 | 4.5 | .5 | 3.0 | 8 TO 10 | |||
| 5 | 4.0 | .5 | 2.5 | 7 TO 9 | |||
| 6 | 3.5 | .5 | 2.0 | 6 TO 8 | |||
| 3-4-5 BEDROOMS HOUSE | 2 TRUCKS 26FT | 1750 | 4 | 6.0 | .5 | 4.0 | 10 TO 12 |
| 5 | 5.5 | .5 | 3.5 | 9 TO 11 | |||
| 6 | 5.0 | .5 | 3.0 | 8 TO 10 |