One of the most common questions that prospective customers ask us here at the sanantoniomovingcompany.net Moving Company is “How much will it cost me to hire your company?” or “How do you charge for your services? Do you hire San Antonio movers by the hour or a flat rate?” In most cases, it just depends on the type of move it is. Our team of moving and storage specialists will make your local move go so smoothly you may be surprised at how stress-free the whole process is. This is because our company has built our reputation on three core values – honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
It’s important to understand that knowing the estimated cost of hiring professional movers will enable you to make a better decision, whether moving locally or relocating long-distance.
What is the average cost of moving?
There are several factors that influence the cost of moving including the cost of moving insurance, distance of the move, how long the move takes, special services required, time of year, type of move, and the weight of your belongings. Based on historical data and national averages, a local full-service move averages between $500 and $2,000 whereas a long-distance move can cost between $2,000 and $7,500. Breaking the cost down by the size of home would result in the following:
| Local move | Long-distance move | |
| Studio apartment | $250 to $325 | $1,200 |
| 1-bedroom home | $300 to $450 | $1,500 to $2,200 |
| 2-bedroom home | $600 to $750 | $3,500 to $4,200 |
| 3-bedroom home | $1,275 to $1,450 | $6,500+ |
Again, these amounts are based on historical data and national averages as well as a shipment weight of 7,500 pounds. Your cost when hiring the sanantoniomovingcompany.net Moving Company may vary.
How much does it cost to hire local movers?
If this is your first experience hiring professional movers, you’re probably thinking about what it costs to hire them. For instance, how do they get paid? Do hire San Antonio movers by the hour or do they get paid a flat rate for their services. In most cases, you’ll be hiring 2 to 3 movers at a rate ranging from $90 to $120 per hour for a local move. On the other hand, if you’re looking to hire labor only and have rented a moving truck you can expect to pay between $60 and $80 per hour on average.
Keep in mind that the size of your home will influence the cost of your move. If we use a baseline of $25 per hour per mover when hiring San Antonio movers by the hour, it will take between 3 and 4 hours to move a studio apartment. This would equate to a cost of $150 to $200 for a two-man moving team. It follows then that:
- A 2-bedroom apartment or house of roughly 1,200 sq. ft. would take 3 movers between 5 and 6 hours to complete the move at a cost between $375 and $450.
- A 3-bedroom home of roughly 2,000 sq. ft. would take a 4-man moving team 8 to 9 hours at a cost ranging from $800 to $900 or more
Obviously, if you’re moving more than that, the cost will increase as you may need a larger truck and more movers to help and complete the move in one day. To get an accurate estimate of your moving costs when hiring San Antonio movers by the hour, you should speak with a relocation specialist from the sanantoniomovingcompany.net Moving Company.
How much will it cost to move long-distance?
Long-distance moves are those that exceed 50 or 100 miles in length, depending on the moving company you’re dealing with and whether or not you’re moving in the state of Texas. At this point, you may be wondering if you should pay a flat rate for moving or hire San Antonio movers by the hour. In any event, it will cost you more for a long-distance move compared to moving locally. The time it takes to complete the move will be greater as well, hence the additional cost.
On the other hand, the cost of a long-distance move is often calculated based on the following 5 factors:
- distance of the move
- moving services required
- number of movers needed
- shipment weight
- time of year
Remember that the cost of a long-distance move can change dramatically based on these 5 factors.
For more information about the cost of local and long-distance moves when hiring San Antonio movers by the hour, call the sanantoniomovingcompany.net Moving Company at (888) 274-6162 or visit our website by clicking here. Our business representatives are available to assist you with your queries and doubts. Call us today!
