How much do moving companies usually cost?

Moving Company Prices

The price you’ll pay to move varies based on the type of moving service you choose, how much you’re moving and when you’re moving. On average, full-service movers are the pricier option – which makes sense when you consider that you’re paying for both labor and transportation. “You pack, we drive” services normally offer lower moving costs, and in return you do some of the work (the packing and loading).
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Cost of Full-Service Movers

Estimating the cost of a full-service move without an in-home estimate is difficult, if not impossible. The cost for movers varies based on things like the weight of the items you’re moving, the services you need (packing, crating, etc.), whether you have stairs, and how far your door is from where the moving truck has to park (they call this a “long-carry”).
Chances are, if you find forums or blogs where people talk about the cost of their personal move, unless it’s the same day, same size, same locations and same company, the cost of your move will be different – sometimes significantly. So, if you’re interested in getting someone to pack, load and drive, and you’re trying to figure out whether your budget will fit the bill, your best bet is to bite the bullet and call to schedule an in-home estimate.
Inconvenient, but necessary.  

Cost of Self-Moving Companies

While figuring out the cost of a self-moving company is A LOT easier than that of a full-service moving company (since you don’t have to worry about an in-home estimate or labor costs), getting an “average” moving cost is difficult for similar reasons. It probably goes without saying that a cross-country move costs less than a move one state over, and a 4-bedroom home costs more to move than a studio apartment.
But, with a “you pack, we drive” self-move service, you can easily figure out moving prices online. Start with a little self-assessment – the Moving Space Estimator Tool is a perfect way to figure out how much space you’ll need. Then, just enter the cities you’re moving from and to and an estimate of when you’re moving, and voila! You’ll see the price instantly.
And, by-the-way, if you like the idea of a self-move, but you need some help with the big stuff, just let a U-Pack moving consultant know. They can refer you to a moving labor service that may be able to help (and still cost less than a full-service mover).

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