💼 Administrative Fee (Varies by Job)

Most projects begin with a one-time administrative fee, which covers approximately 10 hours of behind-the-scenes work, including:

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• 📅 Scheduling your consultation

• 📨 Email and phone communication

• 📝 Proposal creation

• 📂 Data entry and clerical support

• 📋 Creation of your personalized Move Manifest (the job’s blueprint)

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This work is handled by your Senior Move Manager, who is licensed and certified by NASMM (National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers).

➡️ For smaller or simpler jobs, this fee may be reduced or waived.

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🔐 Job Retainer/Deposit (Based on Project Scope)

Like most service-based companies, we collect a job retainer (or deposit) at the start of each project. This is held in a separate account and applied daily toward:

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👷 Field labor
🚛 On-site services
📊 Project coordination

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Our staff is employed year-round and paid on a regular schedule, so this funding ensures your project is properly staffed and stays on track from day one. With several jobs often running at once, it also helps us keep everything organized and moving efficiently. We are licensed, certified, insured, bonded, and carry workers’ compensation for all employees—giving you the highest level of coverage and peace of mind.

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How it works:

📅 Hours and costs are logged daily
💸 Follow-up retainers may be requested if the job expands
🔁 Unused funds are refunded at the end
🧾 Final invoices are only issued if there’s a remaining balance

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This is a simple and standard part of our process that keeps your move smooth, supported, and professionally managed from start to finish.

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👩‍💼 Senior Move Manager – $125/hr

Your Senior Move Manager is your go-to expert—certified by NASMM and responsible for:

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• 🧠 Planning and oversight

• 🗣️ Client and vendor communication

• 🧭 On-site support during key phases​

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🛠️ Project Manager – $95/hr

The Project Manager works alongside the crew as your field leader. They:

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• 👥 Direct the daily team

• ⏱️ Keep things on schedule

• 🧩 Solve real-time challenges

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🌼 Daisy Staff – $75/hr per person

Our warm, reliable Daisy Staff handles the physical side of the move:

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• 📦 Packing and labeling

• 🧹 Organizing and staging

• 🏡 Unpacking and room setup

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📦 Boxing & Packing Materials

We provide all the necessary materials to keep your items safe and organized.

These include:

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• New boxes, packing paper, shrink wrap, tape, bins, and specialty materials

• Reused materials (boxes, totes, paper) at no charge, when available

➡️ Any newly purchased supplies are billed directly to the client and tracked by receipt.

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🚚 Subcontracted Movers (Required by California Law)

In the state of California, it is against the law for senior move managers or relocation companies to broker, resell, or directly provide moving services unless they are licensed by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This applies to all companies in our industry—not just us—and is designed to protect consumers. Only licensed moving companies are authorized to physically transport your belongings. At Moving Miss Daisy, we follow the law exactly as intended. We are certified move managers, not movers—which means:

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• ✅ We do not broker moving services

• ✅ We do manage and coordinate every part of your move

• ✅ We work directly with licensed, insured movers who follow our lead, our timeline, and our direction

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You’re always welcome to choose your own movers, or we can recommend trusted professionals we’ve worked with for years. Either way, you remain in control, protected under California law, and receive the same fully managed experience we're known for.

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Need a customized estimate or have questions about what your project might cost?
📞 We’re happy to chat!