We usually know the components that make up our final cost of packing and moving. The usual packing, loading, transporting, unloading, unpacking, and rearranging decide how much you will spend on this task.

Now, zooming into the facilities provided by packers and movers; packing material, weight, number of goods, distance to be covered, the vehicle being used, and multiple other things are considered while calculating the cost.

But what about the storage and warehousing cost of packers and movers? Since the goods don’t reach their destination because they have nowhere to go, how are their charges calculated?

When we avail of a service, we often want to know what components comprise the final cost. This is the right thing to do, as knowing where your money is going is essential. Coming back to the components of warehousing and storage cost of packers and movers, here is the list of components that make up the final bill of storage facility:

  1. The number of goods. This is calculated for the space goods will take up in the storage room.
  2. The cost of packing goods. Even if you are putting your goods in a warehouse, they need to be properly packed for extra security. And packing them properly is the only way to protect them in your absence.
  3. The cost of loading and unloading goods. Picking them up from your home/office and carrying them in a storage house requires labor, which will cost labour charges.
  4. The number of floors to carry goods from if lift service is unavailable. Another additional work that the labor has to execute in the absence of facilities at the pickup location.
  5. Transportation costs from home to warehouse and warehouse to the required destination. The shifting vehicles and their fuel charges are added up in this section.
  6. Weekly and monthly charges for keeping your goods in the storage house. You can store your goods for as long as you want. But that isn’t rent-free. You must pay the rent regularly to protect your goods in possession of the storage and warehousing company. You can keep your goods in their possession safely for as long as possible.

Once all these factors are considered and calculated, the final cost of the warehousing facility is generated, and you get your bill ready. Remember, most of these factors are included for your safety and benefit. So, always pay attention to all of them.