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Shipping Costs

Shipping costs are what you will need to find and compare when planning either a home removal or the shipment of cargo either domestically or internationally. The first thing you are likely to find is that you will get a different shipping quote from all the shipping companies on your short list. While the variance in shipping costs might leave you wondering what you should really be paying for such a service, just remember that the lowest cost option is not always what it seems and the highest priced option might include related services that you may not need or want.

When faced with a home removal – especially if it is an overseas relocation, you will have to begin planning early. Not only do shipping companies book up well in advance of the high summer season, but a great number of movers will actually not have space left for you at any other time of the year if you try to book within two weeks of your move. So, in order to avoid having to choose a transportation service out of necessity, choose the one you want by doing your research early and booking it as soon as you have settled on the mover. Naturally, this will only work if you already have a move date in mind.

The best way to narrow down your list of shipping companies is to get preliminary shipping rates by calling them or emailing them and requesting an estimate. From each shipping quote you can then decide which companies to eliminate and which to call back for a more accurate estimate. Once you have got your short list of the shipping companies in which you are the most interested, your next move will be to call them up and have them send over an agent to actually evaluate your removal in person. Only by having an agent come over will you get a realistic shipping quote. Otherwise, you can expect to pay up to 20 percent more than your original shipping quote.

In any removal – especially if you have a family, the shipping costs will be quite high. You should know in advance how much you can expect to pay so that you can budget for your move properly. Without the correct shipping quote with which to work, you might find yourself having to go into your savings to pay for your move – or worse yet, realize that you do not have enough money to have your belongings released after its arrival. You can always mitigate your shipping costs by paring down your cargo and leaving the bulk items behind. After all you can certainly replace appliances and furniture. The only items you truly cannot replace are your personal belongings, your mementos and other keepsakes. However, paring down so drastically is only feasible if you do not have a big family in tow.

We can help you put together a short list of the right shipping companies so that you can get shipping costs for your move. All you have to do is fill out our no-hassle form and allow us to provide you with up to five, free quotes from shipping companies in your area.



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