What Does a Move Cost?

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Moving quotes can feel like a black box. They shouldn't be. Here's what actually drives the price of a professional move.

1. Crew size and hours

Most moves are priced by how many movers you need and how long it takes, with a 2-hour minimum. A bigger crew costs more per hour but often finishes faster — so for a larger home, more movers can actually cost less overall.

2. Distance

How far your move is matters. We set your rate by distance zone from our Scranton home base — local, regional, or long-range. Just enter your ZIP and we calculate it for you.

3. Service level

Labor-only (you bring the truck) is the most affordable. Full-service includes our truck and equipment. Our All-In-One Bundle adds packing and cleaning for one flat local rate.

4. Add-ons

• Packing — priced per hour if you'd like us to handle it.
• Specialty items — pianos, safes, and similar heavy pieces carry a flat handling add-on.

How to lower your cost

• Declutter before the move — you pay to move what you keep.
• Be fully packed and stacked by the door before the crew arrives.
• Reserve close parking and clear the path at both ends.
• Book mid-week and mid-month when possible.
• Ask about veteran/first-responder and referral promo codes.