8 MAJOR FACTORS AFFECTING MOVING COST

Feb 2021

The rate charged by the movers and packers usually differs based on elements like number of goods, distance, residing floor, etc. These charges are unique to both local and domestic shifting.

Volume of Goods

Your quantity of goods plays a deciding role in influencing other factors such as the size of the truck, number of laborers required, etc. For domestic and international relocation the weight of the goods also matters. Sort out all your unwanted goods, and reduce the number of moving goods.

Packing Quality

The packing cost varies as per the quality of packing you choose. If you choose Premium Packing, multi-layer packing will be done using materials like fiberboard boxes, corrugated sheets, edge guards, bubble wraps, 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 quantity of your goods. The charges vary depending on the type of truck you choose such as:

  • Vehicle Type

    The size of your truck depends on the quantity of your goods. The charges vary depending on the type of truck you choose such as:

  • Vehicle Type

    The size of your truck depends on the quantity of your goods. The charges vary depending on the type of truck you choose such as:

Distance

The belongings will have to be moved, longer the stretch, higher will be your moving cost.

Laborers Required

The number of laborers you will require 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/ bulky items, 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.

Demand for Location

Moving cost will increase/decrease as per the demand for the city you are moving to. I.e., relocating from one metropolitan city to another (Bangalore to Hyderabad) will cost less compared to off-beat cities (Hubli to Hosur).

Final Word

Relocation can have huge impacts, and should not be taken lightly. It is important to consider all of the cost-affecting factors while shifting either domestic or local. There are several other factors about relocation cost people. You can get accurate cost estimates only after a pre-shift survey conducted by the packers and movers. When it comes to find the packers 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 analyze and compare different charge quotes and choose the right best service as per your budget and requirement.