Is There a Minimum for Local Moving?
Is There a Minimum?
Yes. Local moves have a three-hour minimum for the reserved crew and truck.
Can a Short Move Take Less Than Three Hours?
Yes, but the three-hour minimum charge still applies. After the minimum, additional time is billed in 15-minute increments.
Why Is There a Minimum?
Each booking reserves a crew, equipped truck, travel capacity, and a scheduled time window even for a small job.
Does DDT Affect the Minimum?
California double drive time may apply when the pickup and delivery addresses are more than 10 miles apart. Applicable terms are shown in the estimate.
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