Local packing and moving service are charged on an hourly basis plus, travel time. The hourly rate includes the truck moving team, and basic packing materials. 1st Choice also provides additional optional materials and packing services.

* Movers charge for labor, trucks, travel time and material.

* Labor : You pay an hourly rate for each member of the moving crew, clocked from the time they reach the job until they finish at your new address. An additional charge may be applied for multiple stops.

* Trucks : A truck is also charged by the hour. Keep in mind that you need a truck designed to move household goods, not to move freight.

* Travel time : This charge covers the mover's cost for traveling from the pickup location to the destination, and returning to his facilities from the destination after the move is complete.

* Materials : This is the cost of boxes, tape and other optional packing materials provided by the mover during the move. 1st Choice provides FREE padded blankets with every move to ensure the safety of your goods..

* Packing : This is an hourly or per item rate that is charged to provide optional full or partial packing services.