How do removal companies come up with quotation prices?
A removal cost is calculated by taking into consideration: loading, unloading and time traveling to the destination, as well as how many porters it will take to clear the property in the given time frame. Long distances can be considerably put up the price of a removal, this is because of the high fuel prices with a removal vehicle only managing around 10 miles to the gallon (around 60p per mile). Labour costs also contribute as wages still have to be paid even though the porters are not working just traveling and enjoying the view. Restrictions on driver’s hours will also come into play. There is also night out money (subsitance), parking costs and wear and tear on a vehicle to include as well. If you do have a long distance to move have a cup of tea ready for your movers when they arrive, after all they have just spent the night sleeping in the van protecting your belongings.
