Pricing Breakdown

Updated: 2/4/25

All services include:
2-mover minimum
2-hour minimum

For local moves: 
Time starts when we leave the office
Time ends when we end the move

Person stacking boxes in the back of a moving truck filled with various labeled cartons and containers.

Local Move

2 movers = $160/hr
3 movers = $190/hr
4 movers = $220/hr
addtl. mover = +$30/hr

Box truck = $125-250+ (dependent on distance)

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Long Distance

~$1,500+ flat rate (dependent on distance)

Long distance is considered anything farther than 40 miles from our office in Berrien Springs, MI.

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Packing Only

Supplies = $50-250+ variable rate (dependent on what/how many supplies used)

Same as our Local Move rate + cost of supplies

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Loading/Unloading Only

Same as our Local Move rate.

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In-House Move

Same as our Local Move rate.

Storage unit filled with stacked U-Haul cardboard boxes, a laundry bin, and miscellaneous items.

Full Service

This is our most popular service that we provide!

Combines our Local Move rates plus the cost of supplies.

Let's look at a Local Move example:

Customer Information

First location:
- 3 bedroom house
- Basement
- Upstairs
- Garage
Second location:
- 3 bedroom house
- Basement
- Upstairs
- Garage
25 miles apart
No packing required
No additional stops
No heavy piano/gun safe/pool table/etc.
Moving mostly big items and boxes
Unhook and take the fridge, washer, and dryer

Suggested # of movers and truck size

4 movers = $220/hr
26' truck = $175 flat rate

Estimated Time of Labor and Budget Range

Loading Time:

3-bedroom house with large furniture and boxes: ~3–4 hours
Factors: Includes carrying items from the basement, upstairs, and garage.

Unhooking & Moving Appliances:

Fridge, washer, and dryer: ~30-60 minutes for unhooking and handling.

Transit Time:

25 miles apart: ~30–40 minutes, depending on traffic/weather/location.

Unloading Time:

3-bedroom house with similar layout as the first location: ~3–4 hours
Factors: Includes placing items in specific rooms and reconnecting appliances.

Estimated Time of Labor: 9–10 hours

4 movers:
$220/hr x 9hrs (or 10hrs) =
$1,980-2,200
26' truck flat rate:
$175

Estimated Budget Range: $2,155-2,375

This estimate assumes no unforeseen complications (e.g., narrow staircases, long carrying distances, being asked to do more than anticipated or excessive furniture assembly). For the most accurate timing and cost, conducting an in-home or virtual estimate would provide greater precision.

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