Many people think that this type of pricing is good because it will keep costs down. But,more often than not, exact price moves have unforeseen problems. Let’s just start by saying that almost all moving companies charge by the hour when they do moves. There are so many variables in a move that it is difficult to get exact hourly estimates on a consistent basis. Many times, a move ends up a couple hours one way or the other depending on the size of the move.
For the mover, charging by the hour ensures that the mover can keep a high quality standard and maintain a consistent level of professionalism and performance.
For the customer, this means fewer lost or damaged goods. Getting things loaded and unloaded quickly benefits the customer also. So, a customer who is very concerned with cost over-runs can reduce cost by being well prepared on moving day. This is the best way to reduce costs. It is also good for the mover. If everything is ready to go, they can start loading the trucks right away and eliminate a major source of delays.
Charging by the hour makes sense both for the customer and the mover.
When a moving company works on an exact price basis, it will do whatever it takes to meet their time deadline. This becomes the most important aspect of the move for the mover. It is how they make money. Anything that adds to the time for the move costs them money. What does this mean for the customer? If they are not quite ready with everything packed, the movers will take short cuts to help packing as quickly as possible.this leads to more lost or damaged belongings. There are other negatives as well. Poor customer service is often the price customers pay for going with companies that bid on an exact price basis.
There is a good reason why most reputable, quality moving companies charge based on time: quality moves and strong customer service. When you decide to move and need a great moving company to help you and your family, choose Paul Hauls Moving and Storage.
