The longer answer
What it means
"Charged as used" means you pay for packing materials only when the crew actually uses them on your move, at the prices listed on the materials sheet attached to your quote. Nothing is billed in advance, and supplies left on the truck cost you nothing.
Free versus billed
| Supply | How it is billed |
|---|---|
| Moving blankets | Free |
| Tape | Free |
| Wardrobe boxes (returned after the move) | Free; $25 only if you keep one |
| Mattress covers | $15 each, as used |
| TV boxes | Up to $50 (75 inch), as used |
| Boxes, bubble wrap, dish packs, paper | Per your materials list, as used |
How the count happens
- Your quote includes a materials price list so you know each figure before the move.
- On the day, the crew pulls supplies from the truck as items need them.
- At the end, the foreman lists what was opened, and those items are added to the hours on your bill.
That way a one-bedroom with two covers and a TV box pays for two covers and a TV box, not a bundle sized for someone else. If you packed most of the home yourself, your materials line may be very short or even empty. Our packing services page explains when the crew packs for you.
When it does not apply
If you end up on the Golden Package, supplies are folded into the package rate and the itemized materials list goes away. Silver covers the materials for mattresses and large fragile pieces. Because you choose a package at the end of the move, you can see the itemized total first and then compare. Some people pack the kitchen themselves and leave only the TVs and mirrors to the crew; others hand over everything. Charged as used fits both, because the bill follows what happened rather than a guess made weeks earlier. For how materials fit with hourly pricing, see the moving cost guide or the overview of a local move.
Questions and answers
Is there a minimum supplies charge?
No. If the crew uses nothing beyond the free items, the materials line is zero.
Where do I see the prices?
The materials list is included with your quote, so every price is in writing before moving day.
Do I pay for blankets wrapped around furniture?
No. Furniture is wrapped in moving blankets at no charge, and they go back on the truck.
