r/moving • u/Suzen_2310 • 5d ago
Hiring Movers Allied Van Lines
Hello folks,
I need some help deciding on the moving quotes and estimates for my upcoming move. Allied Van Lines is quoting me around $9600 for a 4000lbs across 3100 miles [ I am moving from Boston to San Jose]. The quote also includes packing. I believe my total cargo weight should not be more than 1500 lbs since I do not have any heavy furniture or special items. How much should this move typically cost? [1500lbs across 3000 miles].
What do you guys think about this quote price? Is it a high or standard price for my requirements? This is my first time making such a large move, so I am trying to get an idea of the moving cost.
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u/tumblegirl716 4d ago
Be careful. Allied claimed mine was guaranteed then tried to increase the price after they got my stuff because of weight. This happened to my friend too and she paid it
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u/DonFarrMoving 4d ago
The number I’d focus on before comparing prices is the inventory behind the estimate. Ask for the itemized cube or weight sheet and request another visual or video survey if 4,000 pounds doesn’t seem to match what you own.
Also ask in writing whether the amount is binding or guaranteed-not-to-exceed, what packing labor and materials are included, what valuation coverage is included, and how the final weight will be documented. If it’s weight-based, ask how you can review the weight tickets or request a reweigh.
Then compare two or three estimates using the same inventory and services. A lower estimate based on 1,500 pounds won’t be useful if the actual shipment is materially heavier.
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u/navlgazer9 3d ago
I’d use a POD or whatever that trucking company is , or just rent a truck and drive it yourself
Any movers WILL damage and smash anything that’s breakable and steal anything that’s valuable and then hold your stuff hostage and demand more money .
If you use a mover , done send any thing sentimental or valuable with them , and include some AirTags or trackers in several items , and in the items you transport yourself
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u/eeyore786 3d ago
That was similar to what North American gave me. And that’s about right. North American and allied are own ed by the same company. I can not recommend them. They’ve had my stuff for 5 weeks and it’s been a nightmare getting them to respond and get it back. I used a pod on a previous move that also 3000 miles I would recommend that. Hiring local movers to load/pack or unload again I’m still waiting for my stuff. I had to file federal complaints etc. to get North American to respond. but cost wise those were similar estimates, the pod was only slightly cheaper because they’ve changed what the minimum size is for the longer distance moves. In hindsight I’m never working with NAVl or Allied again I thought it would be worth the money for the added cost
I did have a binding estimate and went back with them in detail and found a lot of errors. We’ll see what happens when they do deliver: they’ve missed the delivery window but have been absolutely awful to work with.
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u/20ears19 1 5d ago
Furniture is the light part of the load. The weight comes from boxes. 1500 pounds is a very small load. It’s common to have more than that in just kitchen boxes.
The 4000 pounds may also be a minimum. There’s not a lot of difference in work when you factor in getting to the house packing it and hauling it back to the warehouse.
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u/OT_fiddler 3d ago
This. I have 1500 lbs of stuff in my camper rig, verified by CAT scales. And my camper is pretty small.
We are paying Allied $15k for two months of storage and NC>NM move, self packed, for 10k lbs of stuff.
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u/29threvolution 5d ago
We just moved. The quote was 90 cents/lb. Our weight came in far under the estimated weight, 12200 vs 14900 but with extra labor to disassemble furniture and wrap it all and more packing than anticipated the price was almost on the nose quote wise.