Stair Carry
Stair carry is the fee most moving companies add for each flight of stairs the crew must navigate when loading or unloading — typically $50 to $75 per flight.
Stair carry fees can dramatically inflate the cost of a Boston move because so many neighborhoods are dominated by walk-up apartments. A fourth-floor walk-up in Allston, a triple-decker in Dorchester, or a brownstone in the South End can each incur $200-$400 in stair fees alone — before the first box is moved.
Boston Best Rate Movers charges $0 for stairs on every move. This policy is the single biggest source of cost savings for Boston walk-up customers compared with national moving brands that itemize stair charges.
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Long Carry
A long carry is the additional charge most movers add when the truck cannot be parked close to the entrance and crews must walk an extended distance to load or unload.
Accessorial Charges
Accessorial charges are extra fees added to a moving bill beyond the base rate for services like long carries, stair carries, shuttle service, crating, appliance servicing, and storage-in-transit.
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