How to Save Money on Moving Expenses

Today when you’re buying a product or service, the first thing you typically consider is whether you are getting the biggest bang for the buck. When you think about how good of a deal you have got yourself, remember that you get what you paid for. However, there is always a way to save some extra money, even when moving. Moving services are not cheap and it is a good idea to find ways to save a few quids. Saving money on moving is quite possible with a few simple tricks.

You should start with whether you want to move yourself or want to hire a moving company because these are two completely different scenarios. When you’re moving by yourself, you will have to do a bit of research on van rental prices, consider gas prices, search for boxes and packing materials and talk to friends and family for help. When you’re hiring removals, they will often offer full moving service and all you need to do is ask for a moving estimate. In the case of hiring a removal company, you need to shop around and get a few moving quotes, compare services and prices and decide. Moving on a budget will require some work.

Here are a few tricks on saving money on moving:

• Get multiple price quotes – comparing multiple removal firms will save you big. Start with the free moving estimate form to receive several different price quotes from professional removalists in your area. That way you will be able to compare and choose the company that best accommodates your relocation needs. You can get an online estimate right here from our website. You can also ask for discounts and specials that the movers may have running.
• If you don’t use it, lose it – said otherwise, sell or donate whatever you have not used in long time. Go through your rooms, garage, attic, basement and collect all those items, cloths, old electronics, books and the like and think if you will ever use them. If you have items that are really sentimental and valuable, then keep them. However, if you find tons of stuff you don’t even remember you had, give them away. This will save you time and money when moving.  The less stuff you have to pack and move, the less you will pay when moving.

• Collect boxes and packing materials and pack, pack and pack as much as you can! That will be huge money saver because usually removalists charge extra for packing materials. Also, it takes time to pack and since you are paying for the movers’ time, it will cost you more. So, one of the best and easiest ways to save money on moving is to collect some boxes and pack most of the stuff yourself.
• If you will be moving by yourself, research to rent a van for less or ask around for someone who is willing to borrow you a truck. Be sure to consider the size of the moving van when moving on your own. It is very important that you rent a big enough truck, so you don’t have to make two or more trips, because this will cost you more. Often it comes cheaper to hire a professional removal company because they know how to do a move efficiently and many will work to accommodate your budget.
• Stay organized – have a moving checklist and a file to keep receipts for all expenses. Organization is the key for an efficient move. The more efficient you are the less money you will have to pay. When you organize every detail of the move and know exactly how much everything costs, you will be able to save on moving costs.
• If you are hiring movers, but still want to save money on moving costs, do a thorough research. Consider low cost removal firms, but still make sure you are hiring a reputable moving company. It is important that movers are licensed and insured and have a good reputation. That way you will prevent any moving scams or unexpected charges during the moving process.
• Consider moving in off peak season, or off peak time of the month. If you are hiring a mover this would be the best way to save on moving costs. Moving in the winter or fall season often may come twice as cheaper than moving in the summer. Moving in off peak season is option many people choose as they also get the convenience to choose their dates and time for moving.
• If moving long distance or internationally, consider waiting longer to share trucks with another customer. This will ultimately save money on moving out. If you are flexible with your delivery dates when moving long distance, then you can get a better rate.

These are only some of the many ways to cut your moving costs and save money when moving. The bottom line is to find a professional removal firm with a good reputation and reviews, so you can ensure a smooth relocation to your new home.