All moves less than 150 miles from Boston, MA considered local and based on hourly rate
with
2-hour minimum charge and 15 minute increment charge policy. Hourly rates vary depending
on
a
crew size and calendar date (check our pricing page). Rate will include movers and fully
equipped truck (if required) with dollies, tools and full line of boxes. We at Raimond’s
Movers do not charge for the use of moving pads and tape in order to protect your
furniture;
there are no fees for fuel, mileage and tolls.
HOW RAIMOND'S MOVERS MAKE IT WORK?
Move Time starts once movers arrive at your origin address and ends when movers
finish
unloading at the destination address. Job Time = Move Time + Travel
Time. Travel Time- time added to Move
Time in order to compensate us for time spent traveling from our terminal to the
shipper’s
point of origin and the return trip to the terminal. 45 minutes
minimum of Travel Time is applied to all jobs in
Metro Boston area.
Raimond’s Movers reserves the right:
to choose number of movers for each job, depending on our current schedule,
availability,
weather conditions etc.
to send extra men and/or truck, if we anticipate your job might be running past 5 p.m.
to send additional mover(s) along the day required to shorten you job time in order to
make
our appointment on time with the next scheduled customer.
Additional charges will apply accordingly (check our pricing page).
Please note, that additional movers will not significantly change your final bill, as
the
move itself goes more efficient with more number of movers and it is only matter of our
availability to send ones.
Example (small 1 bedroom apartment with living room):
2 movers x 4-5 hrs. (@$95/hr.) = $380.00 - $475.00
3 movers x 3-3.5 hrs. (@130/hr.) = $390.00 - $455.00
4 movers x 2.25-2.75 hrs. (@$165/hr.) = $371.25-$453.75
Making a request. To book a move with Raimond’s Movers, please follow these
steps:
Step 1: get a quick estimate on our website. This step takes less than 30
seconds
and gets you in our system, while providing you with estimate, based on database average
for
generally similar moves.
Step 2: Submit a completed request, so that we can provide you with a more
accurate
estimate and check our availability for your move.
We strive to send out all estimates within 24 hours. Please expect an additional day for
all
weekend requests. Once we update your information, and if the day is available.
Step 3: You will now have an option to confirm your request. To book a move with
Raimond’s Movers you should make a $100 deposit and receive a confirmation email from
our
office.
This email is important because it’s a proof of your reservation with us and also
provides
you with some very important information regarding your move and Raimond’s Movers
policies.
What does your move start time mean? If you have scheduled a morning appointment
for
8am or 9am then your moving crew should arrive at the scheduled time (sometimes they are
a
few minutes
early or late depending on weather or traffic). If your move is scheduled for a late
morning
or an afternoon time slot then we have provided you with an estimated 3-4 hour window
for
your start time.
However, due to the fact that the crew will be coming directly from another move this
estimated time is subject to change. Once the crew finishes their first job(s) we will
call
to let you know more precise
arrival time. We do not expect you to sit around waiting for your movers for hours, but
we
do ask that you please remain flexible on your move day. If it becomes evident that your
crew is running late for
the day Raimond’s Movers will call to let you know. The most common reason for a delay
is
incorrect or incomplete information provided by a customer. This is why your
confirmation
email asks that you
double check your inventory list and let us know if there are any changes by the day
before
your move. We also need to know if any item(s) require significant disassembly. If the
movers show up to a move
and find that they are now being asked to move 4 extra pieces of furniture and 15
additional
boxes then they will finish their move later than anticipated. If a wall unit has dozens
of
pieces of hardware and
requires 40 minutes of disassembly then the movers will be behind schedule. Every extra
item
or service takes time, and while we are happy to assist you with whatever you need we do
ask
that you provide
us with that information beforehand to avoid inconveniencing other customers
Payment methods. For local moves, you must pay in full at completion of your job.
Unless otherwise arranged, payment for local moves is due at the end of the job by cash,
check, or VISA/MC/DISCOVER/
/AMEX. If you wish to pay by credit card, we charge 3% convenience fee. Payment
for
loading rental trucks, self-moving containers is by cash or credit card only, no
personal
checks.
LABOR ONLY SERVICES
We charge the same hourly rate for labor only move, as our regular moves. Even though you
do
not need a truck for your service, we usually send one anyway. Truck is not only the
source
of the
transportation for our team to get to your address. It is fully equipped with all the
necessary tools and equipment, that movers might need to make service on a professional
level and without any troubles.
On the truck guys have all size of boxes, tape, shrink-wrap, mattress bags, ratchet
straps,
dollies, ramps and, of course, all the necessary tools, required for disassembly of any
furniture. It is obvious, that
the move goes more efficient time-wise with the right equipment, no to mention, that
sometimes it is impossible to provide the service without right gadget and tools.
LOADING/UNLOADING
We can provide all of the moving labor necessary to load and unload your moving truck,
POD.
Whether you rent a U-Haul, Penske, Ryder, Enterprise, or Budget, you can enjoy a
professional move
without the price... and the strain! Raimond’s Movers will meet you and load and/or
unload
your truck! This service is also available for ABF, U-Pack trailers, Door-To-Door and
PODS
storage containers.
IN HOUSE MOVES
Renovating or remodeling your home? Preparing for event and need furniture moved or
rearranged? Simply need help moving furniture and other weighty items? Let the
professionals
at Raimond’s
Movers handle the job. Whether you need to move one item or an entire room, we will do
as
much or as little as needed…and with the same premium level service as when you’re
changing
addresses.
Don't risk damaging not only your home’s floors and walls, but also potentially your own
body when it’s time to transform a room into an office or repositioning high-end
furniture
or irreplaceable art.
SINGLE ITEM MOVE
It could be anything. But whatever it is, the item you need to move is just too much for
you. That is why Raimond’s Movers will come out and take on the task. If you have one
item
that need to be moved
around town – we can help. We offer lower minimum charge (only 1.5 hours minimum,
including
travel time) to make single item moves more affordable.
HOISTIING
In general, there is a limit to what can be physically hoisted. Only so many movers can
fit
in the general landing. Not to mention, exceeding a certain weight can cause railings or
window frames to buckle
and cause damage to the structure. If any items need to be lifted to higher floor are in
excess of 250lbs, the safest and smartest choice is to use a hydraulic lift or crane.
Another crucial factor in planning
your hoist is finding the height that it needs to be hoisted to. Hoisting above a 4th
floor
is complicated at best. While it might be possible to have one or two items brought up
to a
fifth floor via hoist, it would
be best to use a hydraulic lift if there are more items than that being brought up to
the
higher floors. Each piece is protected before the hoist begins (using furniture pads,
shrink
warp and belts).
Having the piece properly prepared beforehand avoids damages during the hoist and while
it
is being handled upstairs. Careful, heavy padding prevents the belts from rubbing
against or
damaging
the surface of the piece. Heavy padding also protects the piece from scratching or
tearing
when going through openings (doorways or windows).
Please let us know ahead about possible hoisting involved during your move, as special
preparation and assessment must take place.
