6 Smart Money Saving Moving Tips

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

But what are the most effective strategies to save money on a move? As professional movers that have worked with thousands of moving families, we have got the insights you need to save whilst still organizing a simple and enjoyable moving experience. Here are our top 6 savvy money saving moving tips:

1. Strategically Lighten the Load

Moving trucks charge depending on space and weight. The more streamlined and lightweight your things, the less it'll cost to move. This offers you the ultimate opportunity for a planned purge. Not merely will you remove unwanted clothes and furniture which do not need to come with, but you may also get rid of items you already want to replace. Pitch or give away old home appliances, furniture, grills, and also toys which should be replaced anyway, then invest in new versions after you arrive at the new residence.

2. Collect Packing Materials

Purchasing packing materials for the move can easily add up to a surprising expense. Boxes and also packing paper alone make up a lot of your needed packing supplies - however you don't necessarily need official moving cartons to move successfully. Begin accumulating cartons as well as other packing material several months ahead of the move to ensure you do not have to spend money on a lot of cartons when it is time for you to pack up. Look over every carton you plan to keep making certain it is strong, undamaged, and doesn't have lingering organic debris (produce boxes) which may draw pests. Keep newspapers and other big paper products rather than buying packing paper. Keep in mind that newspaper print can rub off on fine china and other items, so you will have to wrap those items in plain paper.

3. Figure Out What to Pack for Yourself

Employing a professional mover to pack your stuff is generally considered a luxury and in some cases a business cost. If you would like save money on a household move, reserve time to pack most of the residence for yourself. You and the household are usually completely capable of folding apparel into cartons, wrapping and stacking electronic devices, and clearing cabinets into new containers. Hire professional movers for packing of delicate items like fine china and large instruments which would be difficult to pack by yourself.

4. Get Creative Padding Solutions

You do not need paper to pack all things. One imaginative approach to saving on weight, bulk, and also packing supplies simultaneously is to pack with things you plan to take with you. Towels and t-shirts, for example, are actually excellent cushioning for electronics and other breakable things. Layer dishes into the folds of a bath towel to stop them from rattling. Wrap your game consoles and also controllers in t-shirts to make sure they don't crack on the move. This will save space in your clothing boxes and also reduces the volume of purchased packing material you may need.

5. Drive Your Vehicle on a Moving Road-Trip

It costs additional to have the moving company move your car, however driving your own car has several advantages. If you drive, you not simply save on transport, you'll have the ability to easily haul your on-hand items and stuff that cannot go into the moving truck. Load the household's overnight supplies in the trunk, then simply load up household pets and indoor plants in the backseat rather than paying for specialty transport.

6. Prepare for Time-Efficiency with Your Movers

Whenever your movers are loading and unloading the truck, you want it to move as swiftly as possible. This could be strategized in a few ways.

· Be sure you are fully packed, and your things are ready to be packed into the truck. This ensures your professional movers expend all their time loading rather than waiting.

· Prepare the new home so it is unlocked and ready to be unloaded straight into on arrival.

· Compare moving quotes to avoid false savings from not viable time quotes.

· Call your professional movers ahead of time to discuss strategy and also preparation.

Moving can be an exciting period in anyone's life and saving on your move will give you more financial room to have fun with it. Hold a garage sale, give away everything you have no need for (or intend to replace) and pack efficiently to sit back and take pleasure in the savings after you reach the new home. For further helpful insights or expert moving services for your upcoming long-distance or local move, give us a call today!