For the average person in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area, being more cost-effective usually takes precedence over popularity. This still rings true when it comes to junk removal. In this situation, 1 800 junk companies are the popularity. Sure these companies may have multiple service locations and a widespread reach over a lot of the area, but it will almost definitely cost you more money. Every junk removal service job is different, you shouldn’t have to pay for more than labor, junk type, time and disposal fees. Unfortunately, this is not the case when using 1 800 junk companies. Choosing a reliable, veteran owned smaller business like Flathead Junk Removal will not only save you money, but it will also provide more flexibility.
Flexibility
1 800 junk companies offer you non negotiable flat rate fees that include franchise fees. Therefore, you could be paying for dumpster/truckload space that you aren’t even using. They have locked in quoted pricing that differs depending on what junk needs to be removed. A large appliance quote will be different than a sofa quote, disregarding truckload space. This could prove to be confusing for folks that need junk removal service. If you are paying for a half truckload space and do not end up using it all, you will still be charged for the half. With smaller standalone companies like Flathead Junk Removal, this is not the case. You have much more room for negotiation with smaller companies. Prices are usually far more flexible. Quotes are tailor-made to you and the junk that needs to be removed, not locking you in to how much space on a truck you will use.
Franchise Fees
When dealing with smaller junk removal businesses as opposed to 1 800 junk companies, your junk rates are much more transparent. 1 800 junk companies on-site quotes are usually in the hundreds of dollars for even the smallest truckloads. They also will never offer exact pricing over the phone. These large junk removal companies use larger box trucks and dumpsters which will consume more fuel and cause your rate to climb even higher. As mentioned before, 1 800 junk companies are franchises that come with franchise fees. A franchise fee is a one-time lump sum payment plus ongoing royalties made by a franchisee to the franchisor for joining the franchise system. Although 1 800 junk companies will pay a one-time franchise fee, this sum will be made back plus more over time. This is where consumers come in. Each job that is quoted by these larger companies includes the fee. Unfortunately, you are not just paying for labor, junk type, time and junk removal, you are paying for an ongoing franchise agreement.
Flathead Junk Removal is not a franchise company. Instead, a true local junk removal company, as well as veteran owned. We believe in giving back to the community and offering rates relative to the local consumer’s market. We use fuel-efficient open-top trailers that create less drag and are more lightweight than a 1 800 junk company box truck. This not only allows us to relay savings to our customers, it provides us the opportunity to become more environmentally conscious. Our free estimates are a lot more flexible and depend solely on the job. Working with the people in our community is our top priority. If you are in need of a cost-effective junk removal service in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area, consider Flathead Junk Removal and book your free estimate today.