Moving
What Does $50 Per Man-Hour Mean for Your Move?
Understand crew size, the two-hour minimum, and what the complete written estimate still needs to confirm.
In This Guide
One person working one billable hour is one man-hour. Simply’s published local moving rate for pickup and delivery inside I-270 is $50 per man-hour, with a two-hour minimum for each agreed crew member. More people change the crew’s hourly labor cost; the minimum applies to the agreed crew, not just once to the whole job.
A simple labor example
| Agreed crew | Labor per billable hour | Two-hour minimum labor |
|---|---|---|
| One person | $50 | $100 |
| Two people | $100 | $200 |
These illustrate the rate calculation. They do not promise a particular crew size, completion time, or complete job total. Two people working three agreed billable hours would be six man-hours, or $300 in labor at this rate.
Ask what time and charges are included
Before you agree, we confirm crew size, addresses, items, included vehicle and equipment, travel, billable start and finish, time measurement, and any other charges in the written estimate. An hourly rate is useful only when the basis for applying it is clear.
Access helps us estimate time
Three flights of stairs, a long carrying route, or elevator arrangements can affect how long work takes. Under our hourly option, labor follows the agreed crew and billable time, subject to the minimum—not a separate labor charge per step or floor. Read why we ask about access.
One item may suit a total quote
For an individual item, ask about one agreed total based on size, addresses, access, and handling. The hourly minimum is not automatically added to an individual-item quote. Compare the two options on the moving page, then send a proposed work order for review. Submitting it does not book or authorize a charge.
Based on Simply’s published service information. Job-specific pricing, scope, availability, and applicable documents are confirmed directly. Read the service terms.