How Much Does it Cost to Hire Coast to Coast Movers?

The average cost of a coast to coast move is between $6,300 and $9,200.

How much to tip coast to coast movers?

Because a coast to coast move can be spread out over a number of days, it’s better to tip a flat amount rather than calculate a tip on a per-hour basis. It’s generally accepted to tip about 15-20% of the total cost of the move, and then split that amount among the whole team. Keep in mind with some long distance moves, there will be one team that helps load up the truck at the original location and a different team that unloads at your new home – make sure you tip both teams!

How long does it take to move coast to coast?

Moving coast-to-coast can take anywhere from 5-21 days, depending on a number of factors including how large your shipment is (a bigger shipment is actually likely to arrive faster as it can fill up a whole truck and doesn’t rely on waiting for additional shipments) and the availability of the shipping company’s drivers.

What is the difference between a binding and non-binding estimate?

A binding estimate means that the price given to you before the move is the price that you will pay, regardless of any unforeseen costs that may crop up. If the move ends up taking longer than they thought, for example, that does not come at a cost to you. If, however, you add a significant amount of additional boxes to move and that’s why it takes longer, that is not considered part of the binding estimate and would likely have to pay extra. A non-binding estimate is the moving company’s best guess as to how much the move will cost based on seeing how much stuff you have and knowing the distance to travel. The exact price will only be given to you at the end of the move and can vary significantly from the estimate.

Do I really need moving insurance?

It’s up to you, but if you do not insure your belongings during the move then you may have no recourse if something gets damaged. It’s generally fairly inexpensive to get basic coverage that will protect you in case anything needs to be repaired or replaced.

What is considered a long distance move?

Different moving companies might have their own definitions, but it’s probably safe to assume that any move over 100 miles is considered long distance and the price will increase accordingly as the number of miles increases. Moves that are less than 100 miles are considered local and will cost less.

Thomas Curry

Thomas has a degree in literature from Stanford University and a profession in Mass Communication. Thomas is a member of the Moving Feedback research team, an expert in writing educative articles to help readers make the right buying decisions. He is well versed in moving industry matters to give the best advice on moving needs.

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