What Goes into the Cost of a Move?

Planning a move? One of the questions you probably have is how much your move will cost. While it would be great if you could search online for an accurate cost estimate, the fact is that there are too many variables that into the cost of the move to allow for that.

Instead, you should get an in-home estimate from a reputable moving company, like our family-owned business! Foster Van Lines has been the area’s trusted choice for residential moving and commercial moving since 1941, and we’ve helped thousands of people complete their relocations.

Factors That Affect the Cost of a Move

Some of the things that affect the cost of a residential of commerical move include:

  • Distance: The cost of your move will vary based on distance. Obviously, a local move will cost less, and the cost of a long-distance move will depend on distance. An international move also has additional costs, such as custom clearance and destination delivery, that will affect cost.
  • Size of Your Home/Business: The amount of belongings you have is on the main factors that impact the final cost of your move.
  • Specialty Services: Specialty packing services, such as custom crating, are offered at an additional cost. Cost of these services is dependent on the size of the items.
  • Add-Ons: Services such as piano moving or vehicle shipping are costs not included in a standard moving package.
  • Storage: It’s common to need short-term or long-term storage before or after a move.
  • Insurance: Updating to full-value insurance adds to the cost of your move. It’s an investment that’s definitely worth making, especially if you’re moving high-value items.

Foster Van Lines keeps our prices competitive while still maintaining the quality of the services we provide. That means you won’t have to overpay for the services you need.

Contact Our Highly Reviewed Moving Company for a Free Quote

Some moving companies only offer quotes over the phone. While it is possible to get closer to the actual cost when they ask some questions about your needs, the best way to get an accurate quote is to have an in-home estimate completed by experienced moving pros. Foster Van Lines offers in-home estimates, and we provide our estimates in writing, so there will be no unpleasant surprises on the final invoice.

Call today to speak with a member of our team or fill out our online form now to schedule a no-obligation consultation and cost estimate.