PRICING GUIDE
Why Some Movers Seem Cheaper
A low quote feels great until moving day. Here is how the lowest number can turn into the highest bill, and what to check so you compare movers fairly.
A Low Quote Is Not the Same as a Low Price
The number on the first page of a quote and the number on your final invoice can be very different. What matters is what the price includes, how it is calculated, and what can change it.
How a Quote Can Grow
Before you book, ask whether any of these could apply:
- Charging for the drive to your home or back to the office
- Rounding up to the next full hour
- High minimums or trip fees
- Extra fees for stairs, long carries or heavy items
- Charges for wrapping, padding or taking furniture apart
- Estimates that are not binding on long-distance moves
- Shared trucks with wide delivery windows, so your things arrive when the load does
- Payment demands before the work is done
How We Keep It Simple
- Our clock starts when we arrive. We never bill you for the drive.
- We bill in 15-minute increments, not rounded up to the hour.
- Taking apart and putting back together furniture, plus wrapping and padding, is included.
- Your crew is licensed, insured, background-checked W-2 employees.
- Long-distance moves get a binding estimate, your own truck and a guaranteed delivery date.
- Free rescheduling, for any reason.
See the full picture on our Pricing Guide.
How to Compare Movers Fairly
| Ask Each Mover | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Is the estimate in writing, and is it binding? | Verbal or non-binding estimates can change. |
| When does the clock start and stop? | Travel time can add up. |
| What is the minimum and the billing increment? | Rounding can add real hours. |
| What is included, and what costs extra? | Wrapping, assembly and stairs are common add-ons. |
| Who is on my crew? | Employees are accountable. Day labor is not. |
| What coverage is included? | See moving valuation coverage. |
Warning Signs
- No license or USDOT number you can look up
- No written estimate, or a long-distance price given sight unseen
- A large deposit required up front
- Reluctance to say who will do the work
- Reviews that are all brand new or all identical
Not sure how to read a quote? Choosing a moving company has more.
Cheaper Quote FAQs
Often the lower quote leaves something out, such as drive time, wrapping, minimums, or a binding price. Compare what is included, not just the total.
It protects you from surprise increases after you book. Our long-distance estimates are binding.
No. Our clock starts when we arrive at your home.
Ask for it in writing, with the crew size, hourly rate, minimum and what is included. Call 910-758-0081 for ours.
Compare Us Side by Side
Call 910-758-0081 and we will give you a clear written quote that is easy to compare.
Ready to start your stress-free move? Contact us today to Get a free moving quote and let the A & M family make your moving experience a delightful one!