{"id":34543,"date":"2025-03-27T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=34543"},"modified":"2025-03-27T09:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T13:02:38","slug":"ways-movers-can-increase-final-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/ways-movers-can-increase-final-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways Movers Can Increase the Final Cost (Without Cheating)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Legitimate-ways-movers-can-raise-costs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44729 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Legitimate-ways-movers-can-raise-costs.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Legitimate-ways-movers-can-raise-costs-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-2bfb7f\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_You\u2019re_not_ready_on_Moving_day\">1. You\u2019re not ready on Moving day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Some_of_your_items_need_to_be_re-packed_by_movers\">2. Some of your items need to be re-packed by movers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_You\u2019ve_decided_to_move_more_items_than_estimated_originally\">3. You\u2019ve decided to move more items than estimated originally<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_You\u2019re_moving_a_specialty_item_you\u2019ve_failed_to_mention\">4. You\u2019re moving a specialty item you\u2019ve failed to mention<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_You_have_forgotten_to_tell_movers_the_elevator_is_broken\">5. You have forgotten to tell movers the elevator is broken<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_You_request_extra_stops_along_the_way\">6. You request extra stops along the way<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Your_items_need_to_be_placed_in_unexpected_temporary_storage\">7. Your items need to be placed in unexpected temporary storage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_The_moving_truck_can\u2019t_park_close_to_your_new_homenbsp;nbsp;\">8. The moving truck can\u2019t park close to your new home&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_You_wish_to_receive_your_items_faster\">9. You wish to receive your items faster<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Movers_increase_the_cost_due_to_force_majeure_circumstances\">10. Movers increase the cost due to force majeure circumstances<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You have probably heard some horror stories about moving house where rogue movers drastically increase the price on Moving day without a good reason, or holding customers\u2019 possessions hostage until they get the ransom they demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the above-mentioned ways of cheating customers are illegal. They are only done by rogue moving companies &#8211; horrible movers whose only purpose is to scam people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are also legitimate ways movers can increase the final cost <strong><em>without<\/em><\/strong> trying to scam people in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By being aware of those special cases when movers may increase the final cost legitimately, you will have much better control over your moving expenses and will be able to save money by not paying movers more than you absolutely need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 legitimate ways your movers can increase your final cost without trying to cheat you in any way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_You\u2019re_not_ready_on_Moving_day\">1. You\u2019re not ready on Moving day<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"696\/448\" width=\"696\" height=\"448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Running-out-of-time-packing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44730 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Running-out-of-time-packing.png 696w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Running-out-of-time-packing-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the most common ways movers can charge you more than what their estimate says is when they arrive on Moving day and you\u2019re not done packing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not done packing when your movers arrive, they will almost certainly give you a hand, but it means that your move will take longer than initially calculated, and the extra labor will be included in the final bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your movers will have no choice but to increase the final price because you couldn\u2019t manage to finish packing on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\">Moving Checklist: The Greatest Moving Checklist of All Time<\/a>. Follow a detailed Moving Checklist to make sure you\u2019re 100% ready before your movers appear on the doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Some_of_your_items_need_to_be_re-packed_by_movers\">2. Some of your items need to be re-packed by movers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve opted for professional packing services, then you shouldn\u2019t worry about a thing &#8211; the packers you hire will pack up your things in the safest way possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019ve chosen to pack up your things all by yourself, then you have to be extra careful how you pack delicate items for moving, especially when it\u2019s a long-distance move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to follow your mover\u2019s packing requirements on how to protect extra-delicate things for the road ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no such requirements by your moving company, then do follow our guidelines (see below) on how to pack fragile items safely for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that if your delicate items are not properly packed and adequately padded on Moving day, most moving companies will ask you to re-pack them (lost time) or they will do it themselves (extra packing labor). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, you will most certainly be charged extra, especially if your movers need to pack your most delicate items their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/pack-fragile-items-for-moving\/\">How to Pack Fragile Items for Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we explain how to properly pack fragile items for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_You\u2019ve_decided_to_move_more_items_than_estimated_originally\">3. You\u2019ve decided to move more items than estimated originally<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/446\" width=\"690\" height=\"446\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taking-extra-stuff.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44731 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taking-extra-stuff.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taking-extra-stuff-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Any extra item you add to the original inventory will increase the final price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is exactly why it\u2019s important to make the right decisions when sorting out your household items before packing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving locally, two extra furniture items may not change the final price too much, but when moving across the country, you should expect a significant price difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the way interstate moves work &#8211; the price is calculated on the basis of move distance, the total weight of the shipment, and any extra services requested by the customer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, your cross-country mover will charge you for any items that you want to add and that didn\u2019t exist on the original estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/what-to-do-with-furniture-when-moving\/\">What to Do With Furniture When Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we explore whether it is worth moving your furniture when relocating to a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_You\u2019re_moving_a_specialty_item_you\u2019ve_failed_to_mention\">4. You\u2019re moving a specialty item you\u2019ve failed to mention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While adding a piece of furniture to the original estimate will increase the final cost, particularly on cross-country moves, failing to inform your moving company that you\u2019re moving a specialty item will inflate the final bill and is likely to cause several problems because your movers won\u2019t be prepared to handle that specific specialty item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid being charged extra by your movers, make sure you show them everything that you\u2019re moving so that their cost estimate correctly reflects the final price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_You_have_forgotten_to_tell_movers_the_elevator_is_broken\">5. You have forgotten to tell the movers the elevator is broken<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lift-not-working.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44732 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lift-not-working.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lift-not-working-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another way movers can increase the final price legitimately is to charge you a stairs fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in an apartment building with no elevator (a walk-up) and you don\u2019t live on the first floor, then you\u2019re likely to get charged extra for the stairs the movers will have to go up and down during the entire move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or even worse &#8211; if you live on a high floor in a high-rise apartment building but the elevator is broken on the day of the move, then you will get charged more than originally estimated for the lost time and extra effort carrying heavy stuff up and down the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t underestimate the stairs fee. How much do movers charge for stairs? Typically, movers will charge roughly $50 for every flight of stairs beyond the first flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_You_request_extra_stops_along_the_way\">6. You request extra stops along the way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may happen to have some items that are located in places that are different than your main residence, you may need to pick a few items from a storage unit or from your parents\u2019 house or a friend\u2019s place, for instance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving locally, any extra stops along the route will increase the overall time needed to complete the move. This means that the move will end up being more expensive since it\u2019ll take longer to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving across the country, interstate movers will treat split pickup as an extra service, which in turn will increase the final price for you as a customer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should expect to be charged around $100 for requesting an extra stop during a long-distance move, but the actual cost of the add-on service will depend on the distance between the primary residence and the location of the extra stop or stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to always inform your movers in advance about any extra stops you plan to make during the actual relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-negotiate-with-movers\/\">How to Negotiate with Movers: Save Money With the Power of Smart Negotiation<\/a>. In this guide, we show you how it is possible to get a better price for your home move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Your_items_need_to_be_placed_in_unexpected_temporary_storage\">7. Your items need to be placed in unexpected temporary storage<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/446\" width=\"690\" height=\"446\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Storage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44733 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Storage.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Storage-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s unusual to request temporary storage of your items after you\u2019ve already instructed your movers where and when to deliver your items, but things can change, and sometimes, temporary storage cannot be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if your movers cannot deliver your items on the pre-arranged day and hour, they are likely to place your things in storage and charge you for each day your stuff remains at their warehouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, the moving company will increase your final cost as temporary storage is, in fact, an add-on service that customers have to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unexpected things do happen during a house move so you should always try to be ready for a number of scenarios. And if, for some reason or another, your items do need to be placed in temporary storage, get a quote from your movers so that you know the extra cost way in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/what-to-put-in-storage-when-moving\/\">What to Put in Storage and What NOT to Put in Storage When Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we share all you need to know about putting stuff into storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_The_moving_truck_can\u2019t_park_close_to_your_new_homenbsp;nbsp;\">8. The moving truck can\u2019t park close to your new home&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the big moving truck that left your old home cannot park at the new residence for several reasons: narrow streets, low-hanging trees and branches, low-hanging power lines, sharp turns, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If such a situation occurs, then a smaller vehicle called a shuttle van may have to be brought in to complete the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shuttle vans are not uncommon and usually, any shuttle fees are calculated into the quote in advance. However, special circumstances may force your movers to add a shuttle fee during a move, which, undoubtedly, will increase the final moving bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shuttle fees may end up being high depending on how big the move is. Transferring all your household items from the large truck to the small truck requires a lot of extra labor and can take hours to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the moving truck can\u2019t park right by the entrance of the new home but can do it just a small distance away, a smaller vehicle is not needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the movers should be able to transport the items to the new home, either by carrying them by hand or using moving dollies. In such cases, you should expect to be charged a long-carry fee, which is substantially lower than a shuttle fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/save-on-extra-moving-services\/\">The Best Ways to Save on Additional Moving Services<\/a>. In this guide, we explain the various moving services and what you can do to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_You_wish_to_receive_your_items_faster\">9. You wish to receive your items faster<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/518\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Expedited-delivery.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44734 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Expedited-delivery.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Expedited-delivery-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>On long-distance moves, moving companies often consolidate various shipments so that they can lower transportation costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you wish to receive your items faster or want to be transported separately from other people\u2019s belongings to get a guaranteed delivery day and not a delivery window, then you can opt for exclusive use of the moving vehicle by your movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you do, then you should expect movers to increase the final cost, as you will be charged an extra fee for exclusive use of the moving vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you are supposed to discuss all these details with the moving company ahead of time. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Movers_increase_the_cost_due_to_force_majeure_circumstances\">10. Movers increase the cost due to force majeure circumstances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regrettably, your movers can also increase the final cost of your move due to force majeure circumstances &#8211; circumstances that are beyond their control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical example of that is when the price of fuel goes up &#8211; since moving trucks use fuel (a lot of fuel!), your moving company will increase their rates to compensate for the higher price of fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other scenarios where a moving company may decide to increase their moving rates are when the general cost of living goes up, when they have a serious shortage of staff, or when a lot of people are moving at the same time (especially on holidays). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if your movers increase your final cost and you\u2019re not sure why they did it, don\u2019t automatically assume that they are trying to cheat you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, contact them to understand the reason for the increase. When working with a reputable moving company, you will get a satisfactory explanation from them about the increased cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck with your move!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have probably heard some horror stories about moving house where rogue movers drastically increase the price on Moving day without a good reason, or holding customers\u2019 possessions hostage until they get the ransom they demand. All of the above-mentioned ways of cheating customers are illegal. 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