6 Ways To Cut Moving Costs
We’re all looking to save money these days. If you see someone walking around with a few dozen eggs, that’s a sign of someone who is living large – LOL. Seriously, it’s no surprise that many of us are also looking to cut costs when it comes to moving and storage.
While a fair rate is a sign of a high-quality mover, there are other ways you can save some coinage. Here are six of them.
1. Hire the Right Mover
The residential mover you choose can actually have a big impact on your bottom line. Damage can occur with any move and you increase your risk when you hire inexperienced or unlicensed movers just to save a little money. You also risk lots of wasted time and money if your mover cancels on you and you have to find another solution. You want to balance savings vs. quality and trustworthiness by choosing a mover you can trust.
2. Make Sure Your Mover Is Insured
Related to the above point, you want to make sure there is insurance for your belongings. It would be wise to buy your own insurance or use your existing insurance for the trip, but you also want the moving company to be insured and licensed in the event of major damage to belongings, structures or vehicles.
3. Move at the Right Time
The timing of your move also can play a part in your budget. This applies to the day of the week, for one, as weekends tend to be busier, popular and more expensive than weekdays. But the time of the year also plays a part, as summers tend to be much busier (and expensive, as a result) than winter moves. Watch out for holidays as well, since people tend to move around holidays to maximize days off work.
4. Downsize First
Are there any belongings you can sell, donate or trash before your move? The less you have to relocate, the better (and the more affordable it will be). You not only cut moving costs, but you also save time and stress in the process.
5. Get Thrifty with Packaging
Do you have any existing containers, boxes or other packages that can be used for your items? Take an inventory of what you have and can use, then buy packing supplies for anything left over. Also, start getting any free boxes you can now and start collecting them until it’s time to move. You can often find affordable or complimentary boxes from local businesses and the best moving companies like IMS Relocation sell packaging supplies for turnkey moving services.
6. Start Early
Begin planning for your move now, even if it’s well into the future. Not only can you potentially cut moving costs by booking dates early with your moving company, but you will feel less pressure to pack and otherwise prepare for your move in a short amount of time. Start chipping away at all of the items on your task list now and and they won’t be so overwhelming later
If you’re planning a move and are interested in cutting moving costs, contact IMS Relocation today for a no-obligation quote.