Extras
What grows the number
Miles are the easy part. Stairs, a shuttle, a late elevator, and a ULEZ van are how a cheap quote dies.
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6 extras that grow a cheap number
Long-haul in the US still pays for access, not just miles.
This table names the fee. It does not invent a dollar amount. Ask the quote to say the word.
| Extra | Why it shows up | Ask this |
|---|---|---|
| Stairs / long carry | A sofa that will not pivot is two people and ten extra minutes, every flight. | How many flights, and is a long carry already in the number? |
| Shuttle van | A 26-foot box that cannot make the last turn becomes a second vehicle and a second clock. | If the street is tight, is the shuttle named or a surprise? |
| Elevator reservation | High-rises run on a weekday freight slot. Miss it and the crew waits. | Who books the freight car, and who pays if the building is late? |
| Certificate of insurance | Many US and Canadian buildings want a COI 48–72 hours ahead. | Do they already have the building’s additional-insured wording? |
| Weekend / month-end | Saturday at month-end is when trucks disappear and the band jumps. | Is the Saturday premium already in the number? |
| Storage in transit | Keys that do not line up become another invoice and another handling of the piano. | How many free days, and what is the weekly after that? |
Why you need this
A written estimate that is silent on access is a guess. Pair this with the binding quiz and a named corridor if we publish your lane.