Does the package rate apply to the whole move or only packing time?
Yes. Silver or Golden is added to the hourly rate for the entire completion time, not just packing time. Example: 6 hours with Silver adds $210.
Yes, on every hour of the job
The package rate is charged on top of your hourly rate for the full completion time of the move, not only the hours spent packing. For example, a move billed at 6 hours with Silver adds 6 x $35, or $210, to the labor total.
Worked examples with 3 movers
| Job length | Silver adds | Golden adds |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | $140 | $280 |
| 6 hours | $210 | $420 |
| 8 hours | $280 | $560 |
These figures sit on top of the crew rate, which for 3 movers is $175 per hour. Drive time between locations is part of the completion time, so the package applies there as well. For a refresher on how the base bill is built, see the moving cost guide.
Why it is spread across every hour
The package rate was set so that it already pays for the supplies, factoring in how long a typical job runs. Spreading the cost over the entire move keeps the hourly add-on low. If we priced packing as a separate block of labor with its own materials bill, the same work would generally cost more. Think of it as one blended number that covers protection from start to finish rather than a meter that only runs while tape is coming off the roll.
When this matters to you
- Long drives between homes increase completion time, and so the package total.
- Quick, compact moves with lots of fragile pieces often favor a package.
- Because you choose after the job, you can see the real hours before deciding.
More on how our team handles boxes and wrap is on the packing services page, and the basics of a local move are covered there too.
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Questions and answers
Is the add-on charged per mover?
No. It is a single amount per hour for the crew, whatever its size.
Will I know the hours before deciding on a package?
Yes. The comparison happens once the job is finished, so the real completion time is already known when you choose.
Can I pay the package only for the packing part?
No. It is priced across the entire job, which is what keeps the hourly figure where it is.
