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Moving home or looking to clear out some junk? Read our handy guide to find out how much a hauler or removal company will charge for their services.
When it comes to relocating, if you don’t have a vehicle big enough to fit all of your furniture in, it can be a real challenge to make it happen. Plus, the move might be unexpected meaning you don’t have time to plan either. A moving company is therefore the best option.
As the name suggests, a moving company will quite literally haul your items in a vehicle, and take them where they need to go. Compared with hiring a vehicle yourself, the service is extremely convenient. Most companies can even box up your belongings for you, which is great if you’re short on time or are unable to do this yourself.
Some companies simply move your possessions to a new location. Others remove junk and dispose of it for you. Each type of removal requires a different type of vehicle and expertise.
Moving services cost between $50 and $95 per hour. On a basic level, your belongings will be packed up by you and only transported a short distance.
More complex jobs can involve the team packing up everything for you and transporting your belongings hundreds of miles away. So it’s certainly a flexible service, which will be reflected in the cost according to your requirements.
| Average cost (per hour) | $70 |
| Minimum cost (per hour) | $50 |
| Maximum cost (per hour) | $95 |
The cost of movers varies depending on several factors, including:
Amount of furniture
Type of furniture
Number of floors
Number of movers
Vehicle size
Distance
Location
No two people have the same amount of furniture. Average removal loads cost between $100 and $250 to relocate. This increases to between $350 and $500 for larger amounts of furniture.
| Amount of furniture | Highest average price (per job) | Lowest average price (per job) |
| Average | $250 | $100 |
| Above average | $500 | $350 |
Keep in mind that if the load is particularly excessive, it may require several vehicles. It all depends on the capabilities of the individual company, which is why a tailored quote is always required.
If time permits, having a clear-out before you move will save you any unnecessary removal fees.
There are those who just need to move a few books and a TV, and others who want to move a grand piano. Heavier or awkwardly shaped items of furniture may cost more to remove. Primarily, you need to consider the time taken to move such items, the vehicle size, and the increased number of team members the job will require.
Few of us live in a single-story home. Houses typically have 2-3 floors, and apartments can have anywhere up to 100 floors. Your moving service will need to know how many floors each property has. Crucially, whether each property has an elevator too, especially if the location is several floors up.
Moving services typically involve 2-4 people. This is to ensure heavier items can be safely lifted, plus it speeds up the amount of time the job takes too. Though the more team members that are required, the more expensive the job will be.
As is the case with courier services, you usually will have the option to select the vehicle size for your job. The larger the vehicle size, the more items you can fit in it. You should expect to pay more with vehicles that have a larger capacity than smaller vehicles.
One of the key factors in pricing the job is working out how far the team needs to travel between the two locations. For example, are you just moving around the corner, or to the other end of the country?
On average, there is a $20 per hourly price difference, depending on whether the removal is local or long distance. This factors in aspects such as increased gas costs, plus the logistics if vehicles are displaced.
| Moving distance | Average hourly rate |
| Local removals (under 50 miles) | $65 |
| Long distance removals (above 50 miles) | $85 |
The location of any service you wish to hire will affect the overall cost. This is due to varying operational costs across the country.
On average, Wisconsin is the cheapest place to hire a moving service, averaging at $150. As you might expect, California is the most expensive place at $350.
Though it’s worth noting that the job may be more or less expensive regardless of where you are based, depending on the scope of the job.
| Location | Average hauling and removal service cost (per job) |
| California | $350 |
| Texas | $220 |
| New York | $335 |
| Wisconsin | $150 |
| Colorado | $195 |
Most of us don’t own a vehicle large enough to transport all of our belongings in, nor piles of junk either. While it’s possible to hire your own haulage vehicle, this still involves a lot of work. However, if you hire a professional team all of the hassle will be taken care of. If you also aren’t able to lift heavy items or drive, moving services are ideal too. So, it’s most definitely worth the investment.
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