Nine line items rarely on the original quote

Boxes, tape, paper, bubble wrap. DIY $50-$150; mover-supplied $150-$300+

MoveBuddha 2026: $20-$30 per mover half-day, $40-$60 full-day (or 5-20% of the bill). Tip each crew separately on long-distance moves.

Released-value $0.60/lb is FREE but covers almost nothing. Full-value protection costs 1-3% of declared value.

Reputable movers don't require a large upfront deposit; FMCSA flags demands for a large deposit as a scam warning sign (no fixed percentage is published).

Many movers charge per flight of stairs or per elevator floor above 2

If truck can't park within 75 feet of door

When street access requires offloading to smaller vehicle

If origin and destination don't sync

Always read the policy before booking