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info@californiagroundcourier.com

(415) 720-3431

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San Fran. Bay Area

#1 Professional Ground Courier

Additional Fees

  • Base Weight Allowance: The first 25 lbs are included at no extra cost. Any weight over 25 lbs will incur a charge of $0.11 per pound.
  • Dimensional Weight Calculation: Billing is based on the greater of actual weight or dimensional weight, calculated as (Height x Length x Width) / 175.
  • Failed Delivery Attempt: Incurs a fee equal to 100% of the original charges; additional costs may apply for another delivery attempt.
  • Failed Pickup Attempt: A 50% charge of the original fee for pickups within Santa Clara County, 75% for pickups outside. A minimum charge of $35 applies for failed pickups.
  • Delivery Re-attempt: Costs vary by pickup and delivery locations.
  • Address Change or Correction: A minimum fee of $5 applies, plus $1 for every mile beyond 5 miles from the original address.
  • Specific Pickup/Delivery Time: A $25 fee applies for requests within a 15-minute window.
  • Second Stop: A charge of $20 applies if the second delivery is within 2 miles of the first.
  • Waiting Time: The first 15 minutes are free; thereafter, $60 per hour is charged for waiting, billed for the entire duration.
  • Loading Time: The first 15 minutes are free; thereafter, $60 per hour is charged for loading, billed for the entire duration.
  • Special Locations: A $15 fee applies for locations like schools, hospitals, construction sites, etc.
  • Residential Services: A fee of $7.50 for residential pickups or deliveries.
  • Stair Use: $5 per flight of stairs (12 steps = 1 flight), with 3-11 steps counted as one flight for items over 10 lbs.
  • Lift Gate Service: $20 per use at pickup or delivery locations.
  • Additional Helper: $60 per hour for a second person, with a minimum of $60.
  • Bridge Tolls: Actual toll cost ($8-$9.75 per toll).
  • Parking Fees: Costs of parking lot/garage (excluding metered parking).
  • Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Reimbursement of expenses paid by GRE plus a 20% surcharge.
  • Document Printing/Faxing: Up to 5 pages free, with a $0.25 charge for each additional page.
Liability Limitations:
 
  • Standard Liability: GRE’s liability is capped at $100 per shipment, unless a higher value is declared at order placement or before pickup, incurring an additional $2 charge for every $100 of declared value.
  • Maximum Liability: GRE will not be liable for more than $10,000 for any single shipment.

For inquiries regarding additional services like Debris Removal, Packing, Packaging, and White Glove deliveries, please contact our office at 408-357-2046 for detailed information.

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