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Pricing with Safeway Moving
At Safeway Moving, our pricing is carefully calculated based on the quantity of your belongings and the distance of your move. We offer detailed estimates through virtual or in-home walk-throughs to ensure precision. Your move with Safeway will be price-locked, meaning you will be given one price and it won’t change.Â
Cost of Long Distance Moves
Long-distance moves are priced based on the amount of household goods and the distance traveled. You will be provided a price per cubic foot; however, it won’t change based on how our trucks are stacked, unlike with the other guys. You won’t have to wait to get our trucks weighed to get your final price, like the old school moving companies. For example, if you plan on moving from Dallas, Texas, to Miami, Florida, and you are moving to a 2-bedroom apartment, and you want to pack your own boxes. After assessing your inventory, we estimated you to have 800 cubic feet, you would likely be paying $4900 to move long distance.
Naturally, what is included in a move with Safeway is the labor to disassemble your standard furniture, pad wrapping, and protecting the furniture from damage. Bar code scanning all inventoried items, labor to load the truck, transportation, unloading, assembly of all items that were disassembled by your Safeway crew, and staging (common courtesy and kindness are always included in every move).
Pricing with Safeway is easy to understand. If you however need any additional services then there are several factors to consider, below are additional services that we do offer and some services that need to be added in case of time constraints, limitations on the road etc.
Packing and Unpacking Services
Our range of packing services is designed to meet various needs, whether it’s a full-service pack or just fragile items. We offer 3 levels of packing
| Partial Pack | Full Pack | Presidential Pack/Unpack |
|---|---|---|
| You pack your own boxes | We pack everything | We pack and unpack + more |
| We as movers will pack your furniture in moving blankets (tape included) and help pack your fragile furniture. | Our most common service. We will pack up and provide all the boxes, packing paper, shrink wrap, and blankets. | We will do the full packing and complete unpacking and debris removal of all boxes, as well as stage your home with wall protection, door protection, banister protection, and floor runners. |
| Example: TVs, glass top tables, china cabinets, or curios. | This service includes all the necessary leg work but does not include unpacking services for boxes or debris removal. | Our most comprehensive service for a fair cost. You won't have to lift a finger. |
| $65 – $200 per item, depending on materials used and item size. | $1.00 – $1.50 per cubic foot added to the full pack service. | $2.25 – $2.75 per cubic foot, in addition to labor and hauling costs. Costs may vary slightly by season. |
Moving Specialty Items
We specialize in transporting items that require extra care such as pianos and antique furniture. As well as laboratory items or medical equipment, gun safe, billiards table, etc. These items typically require what is called a bulky or special handling charge and will be explained to you by your Safeway specialist during your estimate.Â
Shuttle, Long Carry, and Stairs Services
These are what is known as accessorial charges and may not apply to your move.
A shuttle charge applies when a full-size moving truck cannot access your pick-up or drop-off location directly. This situation can occur due to several factors, and sometimes it is not avoidable at all:
- Low-hanging trees or power lines could damage the truck or impede its access.
- Narrow streets where large trucks cannot maneuver safely or are outright banned. IE cities or cul-de-sacs.
- Weight restrictions on bridges prevent heavy vehicles from crossing.
- Regulatory restrictions in certain areas limit the use of large trucks.
When such circumstances arise, your belongings are transferred to a smaller vehicle, or shuttle, which can navigate these challenges. This extra step ensures the safety and security of your items and the moving team, but it requires additional labor and time, hence the charge.
For costs expected to pay with Safeway, the following applies for a shuttle charge (only applies to deliveries).
| Estimated Volume of Your Move | Cost of the Shuttle | Other Guys |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1,000 cu. ft. | $0.75 per cubic foot | $1.00 – $2.00 per cubic foot |
| 1,001 to 3,000 cu. ft. | $0.65 per cubic foot | $1.00 – $2.00 per cubic foot |
| 3,001+ cu. ft. | $0.55 per cubic foot | $1.00 – $2.00 per cubic foot |
Long Carry Charge
This fee is assessed when the moving team cannot park the moving truck near your door, and must carry items a longer distance than typically anticipated. The exact threshold for this distance may vary, but it generally applies when movers have to carry items over 75 feet from the truck to your home’s entrance. Factors like limited parking availability or specific community rules that prevent close parking can necessitate a long carry. This charge compensates for the extra time and effort involved in transporting your items over these extended distances. With Safeway the first 100 feet are free. For each additional 50 feet you will be required to pay $70 as a one time fee which is given directly to the crew.
Stairs Service Charge
Elevator Service charge
A one time $75 elevator service fee is applied to any move requiring an elevator. It takes time to load an elevator and wait for the elevator to come up and down. Most buildings these days do not lock the elevator up for a moving company any more and thus movers often deal with large delays.
All these charges are categorized as accessorial charges. They are necessary to accommodate specific logistics and labor requirements that are not included in the standard moving service. These fees ensure that the moving process is adapted to the unique conditions of your move, providing a safer and more efficient experience for both your belongings and our moving team.
Tables for Detailed Cost Insights:
Average Cost of Movers by Mileage
| Mileage | Studio / 1 Bedroom | 2–3 Bedrooms | 4+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250–500 miles | $2,800 – $3,085 | $3,300 – $4,669 | $4,100 – $6,545 |
| 1,000 miles | $3,400 – $4,643 | $3,944 – $5,689 | $4,906 – $7,671 |
| 2,500+ miles | $3,700 – $4,967 | $4,940 – $7,279 | $6,299 – $11,266 |
Average Cost of Movers by State Updated Average Cost of Movers by State
| State | Local Moves Cost | Interstate Moves Cost (500+ miles) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,440 | $4,630 |
| Arizona | $960 | $4,500 |
| Arkansas | $950 | $4,580 |
| California | $1,295 | $4,480 |
| Colorado | $1,280 | $4,560 |
| Connecticut | $1,390 | $4,210 |
| Delaware | $1,520 | $4,340 |
| Florida | $1,260 | $4,030 |
| Georgia | $1,170 | $4,560 |
| Idaho | $1,160 | $5,190 |
| Illinois | $1,680 | $4,330 |
| Indiana | $1,420 | $4,490 |
| Iowa | $2,000 | $4,530 |
| Kansas | $1,190 | $4,650 |
| Kentucky | $1,040 | $4,600 |
| Louisiana | $1,520 | $4,490 |
| Maine | $1,480 | $5,190 |
| Maryland | $1,210 | $4,220 |
| Massachusetts | $1,310 | $4,410 |
| Michigan | $1,460 | $4,490 |
| Minnesota | $1,160 | $4,580 |
| Mississippi | $1,210 | $4,730 |
| Missouri | $1,300 | $4,450 |
| Montana | $1,350 | $5,190 |
| Nebraska | $1,210 | $4,530 |
| Nevada | $1,150 | $4,380 |
| New Hampshire | $1,870 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | $1,390 | $4,220 |
| New Mexico | $960 | $4,840 |
| New York | $1,370 | $4,030 |
| North Carolina | $1,200 | $4,260 |
| North Dakota | $1,150 | $5,270 |
| Ohio | $1,250 | $4,610 |
| Oklahoma | $1,140 | $4,570 |
| Oregon | $1,320 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,350 | $4,340 |
| Rhode Island | $1,180 | $4,220 |
| South Carolina | $1,400 | $4,260 |
| South Dakota | $1,800 | $5,190 |
| Tennessee | $1,290 | $4,610 |
| Texas | $1,180 | $4,490 |
| Utah | $1,610 | $4,530 |
| Vermont | $2,080 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | $1,190 | $4,260 |
| Washington | $1,770 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | $1,610 | $4,610 |
| Wisconsin | $1,470 | $4,570 |
| Wyoming | $1,180 | $5,190 |
