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Do many customers ask how much they should tip movers in San Diego? There is no actual percentage for tipping movers in San Diego, however, tips are expected by movers. Tips usually range anywhere from $20- $100 per person, depending on the size of your move and the movers’ performance.

Trying to figure out how much moving companies charge in San Diego? First of all, keep in mind that all moving companies in California will charge you hourly with double driving time in accordance with California Moving regulations. The typical rate in California for 2 man crew is anywhere between $109/hr- $145/hr, however depending on availability and company. For each additional man, you can see companies charging $40- $60 per hour on top of their 2-man rate.

Double driving time is a California state moving regulation that every licensed moving company must apply to any local move. It basicaly doubles you driving time from pick up to drop of address. For example if it takes 30 minutes to drive from pick up to drop off address, double driving time fee will be 1 hr. Ask our San Diego moving company specialist, if you have any additional questions.

Many people who never used movers ask themself a question: ” Is it better to hire movers or do it yourself?” Let us try to explain the pros and cons of hiring movers.

The only good thing about moving yourself is you can save money on your move. Would you save much? Depends on how you want to do it? First, you need to rent a moving truck, which would cost you these days $200-$300 a day. You might need to rent blankets from a truck rental place, which a not the best protection for your furniture. Moving blankets rent would cost you an additional $20-$80 depending on how many blankets you need. Blankets close to what moving companies use to protect your furniture would cost you $20-$25 per blanket and you would need 20-60 blankets depending on the move size. In addition, you actually need to move, which would take longer compare to professional San Diego movers and possibly bring more damage due to lack of experience.

Move yourself:

1. Possibly saving money.

Hire movers:

1. Saves time. Professional San Deigo movers will definitely move your belongings faster.
2. Very often not much more expensive compared to self-moving. After renting trucks and purchasing all wrapping supplies.
3. More safe for your furniture, due to movers having more experience in moving furniture protection.
4. Less headache, let professionals take care of your moving project.

Do you pay a moving company before or after the move? All long-distance moves are paid at the pickup or delivery prior to unloading. All local moves in San Diego California, in general, are paid when the service is completed. Since local moves billing hourly final bill calculations will be at the end. However, the moving companies have a right to charge your prior unloading estimated cost or not to exceed it. In accordance with California regulation moving companies have a right to not unload until payment they receive payment.

1. Be organized. Since your move is billed hourly, being organized and ready will save you time and money. Label all the boxes when packing and possibly put them all in one area. Make sure movers have a way to walk and carry the furniture, do not block walk ways.
2. Pack smaller items into boxes yourself. Packing is very time consuming and adds a good amount of an expense to your move.
3. If you use moving company for packing, keep in mind movers will charge for supplies. In average you can save 40$-70% on packing supplies if you provide your own supplies for packing.
4. Reserve the closest parking possible to your place. The grater walking distance from your door to the truck the longer it would take to complete your move.
5. Reserve elevator(s). If your move has elevator involved, ask leasing office to reserve it for your move. It takes a lot longer to move when elevators are available for everyone to use. Movers will have to wait when elevator is empty in order to use it for moving.
6. In addition you can disassemble and assemble your bed(s), instead of have movers spent time on it.

Every moving company charges different rates, but can you negotiate with a moving company? Yes, you absolutely can. It is always worth a try. If the moving company San Diego has a room for discount, they might give it to you, however, these days companies are giving their minimum rates upfront in order to be competitive.