Movers in Wilmington

Yes, but as a declared specialty item with a surcharge — upright pianos, safes, marble tables and gym machines need extra crew, straps or dollies. Never let a two-person crew improvise a piano move down stairs; ask whether the firm has done that specific item and whether their insurance covers it.

Local moves are usually billed hourly for a crew plus truck, with a 2-3 hour minimum; long-distance moves are priced by volume/weight and distance as a fixed quote. Hourly suits small, well-prepared moves; a binding fixed quote protects you on bigger jobs where hours are hard to predict. Ask which model the quote uses and what's included (fuel, travel time, materials).

Most companies offer full or partial packing as an add-on, priced by hours plus materials. Full packing can add 30-50% to the bill but transfers breakage liability for boxes the movers packed. If you pack yourself, finish before moving day — crews charge waiting time when boxes aren't ready.

Do a proper survey — in-home or video — or send a full inventory list, including garage, loft and garden items. Vague phone estimates based on 'a 2-bed flat' are the top cause of moving-day price disputes. Get at least three quotes in writing, and check whether each includes travel time, fuel, materials, and dismantling.

Two movers with a truck typically run $100-$200 per hour, around $150 in most metros, with a 2-3 hour minimum. Each additional mover adds roughly $40-$75 per hour. A typical local move totals about $880-$2,500 depending on home size.

Federal law requires interstate movers to offer full-value protection, under which the mover repairs, replaces or pays out damaged items — versus the free 'released value' coverage of only 60 cents per pound. For any move with real furniture, the extra cost (often 1-2% of declared value) is usually worth it.