A.S.A.P. Van Lines Moving & Storage Inc.

Another factor affecting the final price are packing materials used on move day. These packing materials can be purchased and performed by you prior to move date. This will help you save money. You can purchase these items at any local packing supplies store or any public storage facility. On move day: All glass / mirror items must be protected. The cost of bubble wrapping glass / mirrors is $20.00 per item. All soft material items (sofas, chairs, mattresses, upholstery, etc.), must be protected with a plastic wrap. The cost of shrink wrap is $15.00 per item. Televisions must be protected. If you have original boxing for your move, this is sufficient. If not, the cost for a small television is $25.00. The cost for a medium sized television is $45.00. The cost for a large screen television costs $95.00. Specialty items such as pianos / organs are charged an average of $150 for packing and handling of said items. Packing for motorcycles is a 1 time charge of $250.00 for packing and handling. If boxes are used on move date, boxes can range in price from $15.00. for a small box (1.5cu), medium boxes $20.00 (3cu) to $30.00 for 1 wardrobe box. These prices include packing (labor).

The third way a move can go up in price can go up in price are as follows:
LONG CARRY: The first 75ft between the loading area and the truck is free. A one time charge of $1.00 per foot over 75ft will be assessed if there is extra distance to be covered by the movers.
STAIR CHARGE: Stair charges can apply after the first 13 steps at both pick-up and delivery locations are covered. The next 13 steps are charged at a one time $75.00 flat rate per flight. This is charged for all flights after the first flight of stairs.
SHUTTLE CHARGE: In some cases where the moving truck cannot park within 200 feet of the home/business/apartment, a one time charge will be assessed and can range from $300-$700 depending on the size of the move. The event of a shuttle is very rare and exists usually in the San Francisco area and also on remote mountain top locations.

Our free month of storage is included for customers who elect to have their items stored in one of our secure warehouses. Please note that storage does not have lock and key access and is not necessarily in your delivery city. Items in storage can be anywhere between your pick-up and delivery cities. It is impossible to predict exactly where storage will be. Customer must specify their request to receive the first month storage free at time of reservation. Failure to notify your sales person or our dispatch department of the storage need will result in customer paying for a local storage facility until such time customer calls or dispatch department to request delivery.

Make sure you review your item list carefully and update your item list if there are any changes to be made 3 business days before your move. You can expect to pay more if you ask the movers on move day to add any articles to your shipment. Please note that on move day, if your estimated weight is lower, no reduction will be given.