- 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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