A move can be stressful enough without being hit with surprise charges. Unfortunately, some moving companies mislead clients by under quoting them to secure the job and then charging them more later.

Furniture like beds, wardrobes, dressers, and desks may need to be disassembled to ensure that they are safely wrapped and transported. You should expect to pay extra for this service, especially if the items are oversized or heavy.

1. Parking Fee

When you’re moving to a new home, hidden fees can quickly turn your budget-friendly move into an expensive one. These additional charges can include extra labor costs, packaging material expenses and insurance premiums. But there’s also another common hidden cost to watch out for: parking fees. In large cities like Manhattan, finding legal parking for a moving truck can be a challenge. And if you don’t reserve or get a parking permit for the day of your move, you can be hit with an outrageous parking ticket that can add up quickly. These fees can even increase during peak moving periods like summer months or the end or beginning of a month.

Long carry fees are assessed if your Aurum packers and movers New Town Kolkata can’t park their truck within 75 feet of your door.

2. Elevator Fee

Elevator fees are an important hidden cost to be aware of if you live in a high-rise building. Many buildings restrict elevator use to certain times during moves, and if you miss the window, you’ll incur hourly rates or may even have to reschedule your move.

Also known as a long carry fee, this charge compensates moving companies for extra time and effort spent on challenging building conditions. These might include multiple trips in an elevator, navigating long hallways or flights of stairs, and carrying items over a specific distance from the truck to your door.

Early reservation of both parking spaces and building elevators will help minimize these charges. It also helps facilitate a smoother relocation for other occupants in your building, contributing to a more streamlined process for everyone involved.

3. Disassembly Fee

Large furniture items, such as beds, wardrobes, chests of drawers and sofas often need to be disassembled before they can be packed and moved. This add-on comes at an extra cost and is a hidden moving expense that is not commonly known about. This fee is usually charged in addition to the normal transportation charges. You should always ask for a gross bill to ensure that you’re not being charged any hidden costs. It’s important to be aware of this so that you can budget accordingly. Likewise, expect additional transportation fees for heavy items, such as pianos, pool tables, jacuzzis or heavy metal safes.

5. Pet Boarding Fee