Why You Should Never Hire a Moving Company Without a Written Estimate in North Miami, FL
When you’re planning a move, one of the easiest mistakes to make is trusting a quote you received over the phone or in a quick text message. It feels fast and convenient — but it can also be one of the most expensive choices you’ll make.
Too many moving companies in Miami and South Florida avoid sending detailed written estimates. Why? Because if nothing’s in writing, they can change the story later — and charge whatever they want once your furniture is loaded onto the truck.
💥 A Real Example That Happens Too Often
We recently spoke with a client who received a quote from another company that sounded simple:
- $500 for the move
- $200 for materials
That was it. No contract. No breakdown. Just a few quick messages. But when the move was done, the final invoice told a different story:
- $500 only covered 2 hours of labor
- A fuel surcharge was added
- Stairs weren’t included in the original quote
- The $200 for materials? It didn’t include half of what they used.
Her final bill was $1,375 for labor and over $450 in materials.
She was never told what was included. She never signed anything. She never had any proof of what she agreed to. And unfortunately, this is all too common in the moving industry.
✅ What a Real, Transparent Estimate Should Look Like
A professional moving company will always provide a written estimate, and it should include clear details like:
- 💵 Hourly rate and estimated number of hours
- 👷 Number of movers included
- 🚛 Truck size and equipment provided
- 📦 Price per box, roll of tape, shrink wrap, etc.
- 📝 Optional materials and client’s right to decline them
- 📍 Details about stairs, elevators, long walks, or special conditions
- 📬 Delivered via email with a clear contract to review and sign
And just as important: a real company will take the time to explain it all and follow up with a call to make sure you feel comfortable before moving day.
🚛 Royal Movers: What Transparency Really Looks Like
That’s exactly how one veteran-owned moving company in Miami does it.
Royal Movers provides detailed written estimates for every job. Clients receive a breakdown of services, costs, terms, and options — no guesswork, no fine print. Materials are offered, but never forced. You can provide your own supplies, decline what you don’t need, or ask for recommendations.
Every estimate includes clear guidelines that explain how our pricing works, and every client signs off on the contract before the move begins — so there are no surprises. Ever.
And if you have questions? You’ll get a call — not just a generic email. Because that’s what professionalism looks like.
🧠 Final Thought
Before you book your next move, ask yourself:
- Is the company offering a detailed estimate in writing?
- Do I know what I’m actually paying for?
- Will I be surprised when it’s time to pay the final bill?
If the answer to any of those is “I’m not sure,” then it’s time to rethink who you’re trusting with your move.
📞 Need a real estimate with no pressure and no games?
Royal Movers is ready to help — licensed, insured, veteran-owned, and trusted across Miami and South Florida.
Frequently asked questions
We’re one of the Miami moving experts. At any time, if you have any questions, just visit our contact page or call us.
We accept: cash, bank checks, company checks, and major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.
No. We never charge any fees not described in your job contract. There are additional costs for any materials used such as tape, stretch-wrap and boxes (furniture pads, dollies, tools, taxes, tolls, and fuel are included in your rate).
This depends on many factors, such as the time of year, weather conditions, size of your shipment, time required to load and unload, and the direction and distance your shipment is traveling.
