Is hourly always cheaper for small jobs?

No. It’s cheaper only when access is clean and the move actually finishes fast. Any delay pushes it over flat-rate quickly.

What if I add a second stop?

On hourly, time grows. On flat, it’s pre-scoped—ask for the add-on price up front so you keep predictability.

Why do moving estimates vary so much?

Scope. Some quotes ignore access, carry distance, and assembly. Demand detailed scope or you’re not comparing like-for-like.

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