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Moving can be expensive for many different reasons.

1. Labor Intensity

• Moving is hard, physical work. It’s not just lifting boxes — it’s protecting walls, furniture, navigating stairs, loading efficiently, and managing time.

• Movers have to be fast but careful, and they’re often working long hours in heat, cold, or tight spaces.

• Most moving crews are paid hourly, so those labor costs add up fast — especially if it’s a full-service move (packing, loading, unloading, etc).

2. Truck & Equipment Costs

• Commercial moving trucks are expensive to buy, maintain, and fuel.

• There’s also insurance, inspections, registration, and wear-and-tear costs.

3. Insurance & Liability

• Moving companies carry liability coverage and sometimes workers comp — both are required by law in most places.

• That protection (in case something breaks or someone gets hurt) adds major overhead to the company’s operating costs.

4. Time & Logistics

• The time spent driving to and from the customer, waiting for elevators, or dealing with tricky moves (like tight stairs or long carries) all counts toward billable time.

• Moves also take coordination — scheduling, dispatching, route planning, etc.