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How to compare moving quotes correctly

Moving quotes split into hourly and flat-rate, and each hides different fees. An hourly quote that looks cheap can balloon with travel time, fuel surcharges, and stair fees. A flat quote that looks expensive may include everything.

Crew size and truck size drive the speed of the job — a 2-person crew on a 3-bedroom house will take all day; a 4-person crew finishes by noon. Ask for crew size in writing.

Compare insurance/valuation level, packing material cost, and long-carry or elevator fees. Released-value protection (60 cents per pound) is nearly worthless; full-value protection is the real coverage.

Most important fields to compare

• Total cost
• Hourly vs flat rate
• Crew size & truck size
• Travel time / fuel charges
• Packing materials cost
• Insurance / valuation level
• Stair / elevator / long carry fees
• Storage option
• Cancellation policy
• Deposit required

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Popular metros for moving pricing

City pages with metro-specific moving cost ranges, contractor signals, and quote benchmarks.

• New York, NY
• Los Angeles, CA
• Chicago, IL
• Houston, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Dallas, TX
• Atlanta, GA
• Denver, CO
• Seattle, WA
• Austin, TX