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Vancouver Moving Rates

How much does it cost to hire professional movers in Vancouver BC? This really depends on what kind of moving services you are requiring. Some moves can be charged by the hour and some can be charged by flat rate. This has to be determined on a case by case basis so it's very difficult to give you the rates online because so many parameters are involved. How well you are prepared will often determine the price of the move and the final moving cost, if you plan your relocation accordingly, the rate that the movers will offer you might not make a large difference.

The Vancouver Moving industry has become increasingly competitive since we started out in 1994 and we would rather either discuss you moving needs on the phone, in person or via or online Vancouver Moving Estimate forms.

However here are some guidelines as to what you can expect from Vancouver moving companies rates:

- Local Vancouver moves*:

Usually charged by the hour. Average hourly rates in Vancouver and the lower mainland between $60-$150 per hour. Most Vancouver Moving Companies also charge 30 minutes travelling time regardless of your location. This travelling time rate can be negotiated mid month and when things are slow, however at peak time every minute of the day needs to be paid for as the moving company is running very high expenses in labor and fuel cost at the end of the month.

Flat rate is also a possibility as long as we know exactly what is involved BEFORE executing the move. If everything is layed out clearly and there will be no surprises to both the client and our transport company, flat rate is sometimes an appropriate solution, especially for Vancouver Office Moves where the purchasing manager need to know how much the move will cost in advance.

- Canada/USA Long Distance Moves Rates

Will you require consolidated or the whole truck for yourself? Sometimes the loading can done by hour and then the long distance portion of the move could be done by cubic feet, pound or kilos. But usually it goes by cubic feet converted to weight. The estimator will take a detailed list of your belongings and based on the inventory and mathematical calculation estimate the weitght of the shipment, accuraccy is usually at about 20% for Canadian and USA long distance moves so you can get a pretty good idea how much your cross Canada relocation will cost you in advance. The first step is to fill out our long distance weight calculator form and then an estimator in addition to logistics software will be able to give you an idea of the cost of your future move. Long distance moving rates will also vary depending on the city or origin and the destination city. Toronto and Vancouver are more expensive cities where moving cost and rates are higher that let's say Montreal or Calgary. Local Vancouver movers are especially reputated to have relatively high moving rates but we keep your moving costs low to be competitve. It is more important for us to keep regular repeat customers than try to make a quick buck.

*These rates apply for Vancouver BC Canada, while rates might be similar in Vancouver Washington USA they might vary slightly. Please contact us for further details.

Moving Rates Tips

So you have an upcoming move in Canada, maybe in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal or Toronto? Might be a local move or maybe you are seeking auto transport services or maybe long distance moving? For local moves, should you opt for flat rate or an hourly rate? Another option is of course getting charged by the weight.

Flat Rate Moving

This moving rate system consists in agreeing to a price with the Vancouver (Toronto - Calgary - Montreal) company before execution of the move. This is the preferred moving rate option for long distance moves across Canada and the USA. Actually it is the only price structure that is feasible because of the great distances and driving time. Of course you can't pay the long distance movers per hour to drive the moving van all across Canada or the USA, coast to coast moving or across Canada moving suites the flat rate moving structure perfectly. Most of the time long distance moving rates are based on the pound or kilos of your shipment of home furnishings. The moving estimator shows up at your residence or office and gives you an estimate based on moving industry calculations and experience. A true professional mover with van line experience can accurately estimate the cost of your move based on weight. There are also other charges that will add up to the final moving cost like fuel surcharge, weight scales and origin and destination surcharges (these sometime occur if your home or office is located outside the metropolitan centers of Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver or Montreal.)

Hiring Local Movers by the hour

The other alternative to flat rate moving rates is paying for the move by the hour. This is usually the best option for local moves as flat rate will either disappoint the client or the moving company. Flat rate for local moves is a little like gambling, there are no winners really and it often causes problems to the moving company because of unknown factors of out everyone's control. The same can happen to the client. He pays a flat rate based on a 4 hours move job that takes 1 hour for some reason and then he overpaid for 3 hours...so for local moving, by the hour is the best moving rate option. The estimator will give you a fair idea of how long the move will take within parameters, for example: 4-6 hours for a 2 bedroom apartment and about 3-4 hours for a bachelor suite. Piano and heavy appliance moves can make it harder to evaluate because of access problems that can't be fully understood until the actually day of the move but usually the final cost is near the estimated moving on quote.

Variation in rates

Why do moving rates vary so much from one Vancouver Mover to another? A lot has to do with how long they have been in business. Usually the longer in business the more expensive it will be. New companies will offer low, cheap rates while larger firms and organizations will cost more per hour. Another reason it the equipment used for the move. Newer outfits have older trucks and gear while more established professional movers have new trucks and more modern relocation equipment. One might think that if you pay more you get better service but that is not always the case. Smaller more affordable moving companies often have owner operators behind the wheel and the usually equates to better services and lower Vancouver moving rates. On the other hand, larger firms can offer their employees more hours and benefits resulting in movers that can gain on the job experience more quickly than with lower moving rates smaller moving companies. So when making a decision as to who to hire for your move, it's better not to only take under consideration rates, cost and price but also to think about the professionalism of the crew. One way is to place a call and try to "feel" what kind of company you are dealing with, another is to fill out the moving quote estimate form and see how long it takes for them to get back to you, the quicker shows that you are dealing with truly professional Vancouver movers, for a free moving rates estimate please click here.