# Moving Crew Labor Estimator AI Agent Connect > Moving Crew Labor Estimator MCP handles the math for your moving business. It calculates man-hours, billable time, and total charges by factoring in item counts, floor levels, and elevator delays. Your AI client uses these calculations to give you instant, reliable quotes based on your specific logistical variables. ## Overview - **Category:** logistics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m5GETjJgsYL1hCjpDSoWxb0wrK3Xf1hjIvrULCzW/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** moving, labor-estimation, logistics, cost-calculation, crew-management ## Description You can stop guessing how many hours a move will take. This MCP gives your AI client the ability to run precise labor calculations for moving companies. Instead of manual math, you provide the logistical details like the number of items, how many floors are involved, and any expected elevator delays. The MCP then processes these variables to determine exactly how much time the crew needs and what the customer should be charged. It accounts for the friction points that usually blow a schedule, such as floor levels and elevator wait times. This ensures your estimates reflect the actual work required on site. Whether you are quoting a small apartment move or a massive multi-floor job, your agent can generate a full breakdown of labor, billing, and total costs in seconds. It's a direct way to turn logistical data into actionable quotes without the manual overhead. ## Tools ### get_billable_hours This tool calculates the specific number of hours you will actually invoice your client for. ### get_estimated_charge Use this to find the final dollar amount for a moving service based on the calculated labor. ### get_labor_hours This tool determines the total man-hours required to complete the physical move. ### get_move_summary This tool provides a complete breakdown including labor, billing, and the final cost in one go. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Calculate the moving estimate for 5 hours of base tasks, 50 items, 3 floors, 10 minutes elevator delay per floor, a crew of 4, a minimum requirement of 10 hours, and an hourly rate of $150. ``` **Response:** ``` The total labor hours are 32.0, the billable hours are 32.0, and the estimated charge is $4,800.0. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What would the charge be for a move with 2 hours of tasks, 10 items, 1 floor, 0 elevator delay, 2 workers, a 5 hour minimum, and a $100 rate? ``` **Response:** ``` The total labor hours are 4.0, the billable hours are 5.0, and the estimated charge is $500.0. ``` **Prompt:** ``` I need a summary for a large move: 10 hours task duration, 200 items, 5 floors, 15 minutes elevator delay, 6 workers, 20 hour minimum, and $120 hourly rate. ``` **Response:** ``` The total labor hours are 114.0, the billable hours are 114.0, and the estimated charge is $13,680.0. ``` ## Capabilities ### Labor Calculation Your agent calculates total man-hours by factoring in crew size and task duration. ### Logistical Adjustments The MCP adds time for floor levels and elevator delays to the base estimate. ### Billing Automation Your AI client determines billable hours by applying minimum hour requirements. ### Cost Estimation The tool generates final monetary charges based on hourly rates and calculated hours. ## Use Cases ### Residential Move Quoting Input item counts and floor numbers to give a homeowner a price immediately. ### Crew Scheduling Determine the exact man-hours needed to ensure you don't understaff a job. ### Complex Logistics Planning Factor in elevator delays for high-rise moves to keep your schedule on track. ### Billing Accuracy Use billable hour calculations to ensure you meet your minimum service requirements. ## Benefits - Accounts for elevator delays and floor levels to prevent underestimating time. - Calculates billable hours automatically based on your set minimums. - Turns raw logistical data into a full cost breakdown instantly. - Reduces manual math errors in customer quotes. ## How It Works Connect the MCP to your AI client and start running estimates through natural language. 1. Connect your AI client to the Vinkius hosted MCP. 2. Provide the move details like item count, floors, and crew size to your agent. 3. The agent uses the MCP tools to process the logistical variables. 4. Receive a complete breakdown of labor, billing, and total cost. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does this MCP handle elevator delays?** The MCP factors in the specific minutes of delay per floor to adjust the total man-hours required for the move. **Can I set a minimum number of hours for a job?** Yes, the tool accounts for minimum hour requirements when calculating billable hours. **What AI clients can I use with this MCP?** You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code. **Does this MCP calculate the final price for me?** Yes, by providing an hourly rate, the tool can calculate the final estimated charge for the service. **What information do I need to provide for an estimate?** You typically need to provide task duration, item count, floor levels, elevator delays, crew size, minimum hours, and the hourly rate. **How does the tool calculate total labor hours?** The `get_labor_hours` tool calculates hours by combining base task duration with adjustments for item count, floor levels, and elevator delays, then scaling by the crew size. **What is the difference between labor hours and billable hours?** Labor hours represent the actual work time calculated, while billable hours are the final amount charged, which is the greater of the calculated hours or the company's minimum requirement. **Can I get a full cost breakdown in one go?** Yes, you can use `get_move_summary` to get the total labor hours, billable hours, and the estimated charge in a single response.