The moving process is expensive and we are aware that not all people can afford to hire a full moving service. At Easy Move- Easy Moving Services, we can provide you with anything you need. Just packing, just moving, or both, our professional movers and packers can do everything. If you are moving with a limited budget, we can give you the top 10 tips on how to save money on your upcoming move.
- Plan ahead
Moving in a rush means you won’t have time to research the best moving companies for your needs, strategize a cost-saving moving plan, or have the freedom to pick a cheaper time of year to move. If you do wait until the last minute, you may find that you are paying a premium for procrastinating. The moving company you want may already be booked, or you may not be able to secure the best price. The best plan is to plan ahead; that way, you give yourself the time to get organized and save money. At Easy Move – Moving Services, we can advise you to plan your move at least a few months ahead.
- Set up a personal moving budget
One good way to set up a personal moving budget is to monitor and control your expenses in a way that will let you step up and apply the necessary fix if a task suddenly requires more money for its completion than originally planned.
Based on the typical moving costs, just create a home moving budget to help you stay within your limits, and lower your moving and packing costs even more. Your newly-created budget will serve as an invaluable moving costs checklist, providing you with valuable information regarding the household moving company expenses. Equally important when budgeting for a move is to know for sure that you have saved enough money to cover the future moving expenses – failure to do so will turn your upcoming move into a true financial challenge.
- Research how much the move will cost
When moving locally, movers usually charge by the hour. You can get a sense of how fast a moving company operates if you do a bit of research on their reviews. If people are saying the movers move slow, understand it might take longer and cost you more money. Find movers with reviews that mention the movers moving items quickly and efficiently.
Not all movers will quote your job at the same cost. Also, understand that professional movers will do better for an efficient job moving your items. When comparing quotes, always check the reputations online of moving companies. This will give you a sense of what to expect on moving day.
Just because a mover has a cheaper quote doesn’t mean it will actually cost that much. Always check their hourly rate vs. how long it will take them to move.
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- Compare moving services & extra fees
Some movers will charge extra fees such as fuel charges, stair charges, long carry charges, use of packing materials, trucks, etc. Always ask the moving company what is included in the hourly rate and what additional charges you might expect.
Your best bet to move house for less money is to use the services of a reasonably-priced and experienced moving company. Some moving companies may swear that they have the most affordable relocation services out there, but when you don’t have a good basis for comparison, you just can’t know how true their statement is. So, what you need to do is compare various movers and their cost estimates to pick the one that will best agree with your budget. First, you should just fill out online moving quote requests to get in touch with several professional moving companies.
Not all moving service companies are created equal, so do a little digging before you lock something in. There are so many moving companies to choose from, and since people usually don’t move very often, it can be hard to know what you’re looking for. The good news is that it’s easier than ever to find out more about the companies you’re looking at. At Easy Move- Moving Services, there are no hidden taxes and extra costs, so you don’t have to worry about that.
- Ensure a good move
Always tricky, isn’t it? If nothing happens and the move goes smoothly, you’ve wasted money on insurance. But if something bad does happen, you’ll have saved money.
In any case, we recommend looking into full-value moving insurance or full-value replacement coverage, which covers the full value of every item listed in your inventory. Or you may want to inquire about only covering the most expensive items. Insurance can get extremely costly, but at Easy Move- Moving Services basic coverage insurance is included.
- Timing isn’t everything, but it is something
You don’t want to hear this, but you want to save money, right? Move during the winter and during the middle of the week. Seasonality is one of the hallmarks of moving costs.
With the summer moving rush, avoiding the high season by booking your move now could save you money. Most moves occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day, from the end of May until the beginning of September; the rest of the year is likely a better deal. Summer months and Fridays through Monday tend to be the busiest, and therefore most expensive, times to move. The lower the demand when you want to move, the better the deal you can get.
- Pack light
If you’re looking to save money on a move, you’re going to have to consider getting rid of items you no longer need. The more items you have the more the move is going to cost. Make sure to get rid of, sell, or donate as much stuff as possible if you want to save money on your move. We know that’s hard for everyone, but this is the right time for cleaning your closets!
Another benefit of planning ahead is it gives you time to minimize what you’ll be taking with you to your new home. Chances are, if you have the time to go through your possessions thoroughly, you’ll find that a lot of it is unnecessary. Less stuff means less packing and less stuff in the moving truck, which means less weight or space associated charges. Give away unwanted items in good condition to charities or shelters. Many organizations will even come to pick up donations for free. Selling or donating some of your belongings can earn you some cash and eliminate extra weight, a metric that some movers use to partly estimate their cost. And as many people have discovered while unpacking after a move, you don’t actually need everything you think you do.
- Don’t buy what you can get free
It takes some forethought and planning, but you will likely be able to collect all of the packing materials that you need for your upcoming move without spending a dime. Store-bought supplies are temptingly convenient but can add up quickly, and purchasing from a moving company can add a big chunk of change to the final moving costs. If you really need to save money, we would recommend you to start collecting all the moving supplies!
- Don’t pay for boxes
Boxes are the building blocks of moving, which is why moving companies offer them for a cost to you. But, if you are on a tight budget, buying boxes is unnecessary when there are so many ways to get them for free. For example, you can bring empty boxes from your office or workplace; printer-paper boxes are strong and large enough for most items. You can also ask friends who have recently moved or post a request on your social networks, or ask at your local liquor store because boxes strong enough to hold glass bottles of rum or vodka can certainly handle your knickknacks.
- Don’t hire cheap movers
Yes, you want to save money, but everyone’s heard some story about homeowners who have gone into a move having been quoted a low price – only to learn later that it’ll be a lot more, and until they pay up, their furniture will remain hostage in a storage unit.
It’s not always best to hire the cheapest moving company. Sometimes movers will estimate your move cheaper than other movers just to get your business, then ultimately you’ll have to pay the final cost based on how long the move will take.
If you have a very unprofessional moving company, it might take much longer to move your items than with a professional company. Also, with cheap, unprofessional movers, you run the risk of your items being damaged.
So, we may not be the cheapest option, but you can be sure Easy Move- Moving Services is the best packing and moving company if you are moving locally in Riverside CA. Get your free moving quote today and make sure of that!
