When determining the cost of your move, the following elements are taken into account:
Labor
Moves within 100 miles are based on an hourly rate. If you are moving more than 100 miles from your origin home within California, charges as based on the weight/volume of the shipment. The hourly rate for the crew is based on the number of movers and trucks required. We always assign the optimal number of movers to every job in order to minimize cost and maximize productivity. For local moves that originate in “Territory B” (including the counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura) the clock starts when the movers arrive at the origin, stops when loading is complete, begins again at the destination, and ends again upon completion of the unload. If there is more than one origin or destination, the time actually take to complete the load or unload is calculated. Travel time is charged if the point of loading to the point of unloading exceeds one mile or seven minutes. In that case, travel time is twice the time it takes to travel from point of loading to the point of unloading at the hourly rate.
Written Binding Estimates
With a Written Binding Estimate, the price we quote is the price you pay! A Written Binding Estimate is the correct legal term for a “flat” or “guaranteed” price, as opposed to an hourly estimate. An on-site estimate is required in order for Oz Moving & Storage California to provide a Written Binding Estimate (it is illegal to give binding estimates over the phone) and is based on the agreed upon inventory of goods to be moved and services to be provided. A binding estimate requires an at-home consultation so that we may have an opportunity to physically evaluate the goods.
Packing/Unpacking
The services of packing and unpacking are performed at the same hourly rate as the move. You are only charged the straight hourly rate for all labor services, there is no surcharge while they are packing and/or unpacking.
Basic Disassembly/Reassembly
The services of basic disassembly and re-assembly of items such as bed frames are performed at the same hourly rate as the move. You are only charged the straight hourly rate for all labor services, there is no surcharge for disassembling or re-assembling basic items.
Advanced Disassembly/Reassembly
Disassembly and reassembly of items such as sofas, built-ins, armoires and some wall units is completed by an outside professional our recommended furniture specialist. These services are not included in the move price as they are not performed by Oz Moving & Storage California (please speak to your project manager should you require such services as a specialist may need to view the items prior to the move to estimate the cost and work required).
Trucks
The hourly rate quoted will include the manpower and vehicles. All Oz Moving & Storage California vehicles are custom, state-of-the-art air ride vehicles with lift gates and GPS tracking & navigation systems.
Boxes and Packing Materials
Boxes and packing materials are charged as used. If you are packed up and ready to go, or provide your own adequate boxes and materials, you will not incur the additional expense. In the event an item, such as a glass or marble table top or glass doors, requires a cardboard crate, you will be advises of any cost, and the crate will be made on the spot. Oz Moving & Storage California provides FREE TAPE.
Also, Oz Moving & Storage California does not accept any goods in paper or plastic bags; all loose items, including televisions, electronics, lamps, pictures and mirrors must be boxed for safety and will not be carried loosely.
Custom Wood Crates
Art, antiques and some marble pieces may require (or you may request) a custom wood crate to be built. The crates must be designed and built in advance of the move, so please notify your project manager in advance. Also, please note wood crates are required for insured high value items (valued over $5000), such as artwork, glass, and marble.
Plasma & LCD “Flat Screen” TVs
Oz Moving & Storage California uses specialized flat panel television carriers to safeguard plasma and LCD flat screen televisions.
Forms of Payment
We accept cash, money orders, traveler’s checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. When paying with a credit card, the card and cardholder must be present (credit cards are not accepted over the phone).
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