Do movers charge travel time in BC?

Many BC Movers Charge Travel Time, but 1Pro Never Does

Many moving companies in BC charge travel time. Their clock starts when the truck leaves the yard, not when it reaches your door. So you can pay for an hour of driving before a single box is touched. Some companies add a fuel charge on top of that.

Here is how it usually works. Hourly movers bill portal to portal. That means yard to your home, then back to the yard after the last box. The drive is billed at the full hourly rate. On a busy Metro Vancouver afternoon, traffic alone can add real money to the bill. Ask where the yard is and do the math yourself.

1Pro does it differently. There are no travel time charges and no fuel charges, ever. You get a free onsite or virtual estimate first, then a fixed all-inclusive quote in writing. That covers local moves across Surrey and Metro Vancouver, and full home moves too.

Before you book anyone, ask two plain questions. When does the clock start, and when does it stop? And is fuel extra? If the answers are fuzzy, keep shopping. Get the answers in writing with your quote. A clear price up front beats a surprise on moving day.

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