Quoting · 4 min read
What Information Do Movers Need to Quote Heavy Equipment?
A five-minute photo set gets you a real number instead of a range.
Why Phone Estimates Miss
Heavy moving is priced on crew size, time and equipment — all of which are determined by the route, not the item's name. "A treadmill" can be a 20-minute garage load or a two-hour stair carry. Photos remove the guesswork for both sides.
The Checklist
Send these and most quotes can be finalized without a site visit.
- Photos of the item from a few angles, as it currently sits
- Make and model if available
- Approximate dimensions and weight
- Pickup address or ZIP code and delivery address or ZIP code
- Photos of stairs, doorways, elevators, loading docks and tight turns at both ends
- Whether disassembly and reassembly are required
- Preferred date and any hard deadline
Details People Forget
Gate codes and community delivery hours, elevator reservations, parking restrictions, whether an item is bolted down, and whether anything blocks the item where it stands. Each of these can add an hour on site.
Send It All at Once
One complete message beats five follow-ups, especially when you're working against an auction or lease deadline. Use our quote request form to upload photos with the details attached.