Save money on your move – Expert tips from residential movers

There is nothing more exciting than moving to a new house. Moving isn’t cheap. You’ll need to hire movers, buy packing supplies, and figure out how to transfer utilities. Moving can be expensive, but it can be drastically cut down with careful preparation and wise decisions.

In this blog post, experts from Tera Moving share their insights concerning cost reduction during a move.

Always organize before you decide to move.

Organization is paramount before the move. You might think it would be a waste of time, but that isn’t true.

Why organize the current house if you are moving the next day? Believe it or not, it can save time and money.

It means packing the kitchen items in the kitchen, bedrooms in the bedroom, and so on. When you arrive at your new house, put the kitchen boxes in the new kitchen, the bedroom boxes in the new bedroom, and so on.

Experts suggest that, instead of worrying about things floating around in the new house, you can just unpack the container and put everything back where it belongs. If you aren’t sure of the precise measurements for your new cabinets and drawers, it’s best to go for universally sized products.

Furthermore, it will give you an idea of what to keep and lose before packing.

Here is how you can organize it:

• Make a checklist.
• Before packing, get rid of things you don’t need anymore. There is always stuff to lose!
• Put similar items in one place; categorize!
• Give extra care to precious and fragile materials/items.
• If you don’t want to lose certain items, rent a storage unit and park the extras. This is helpful in case of downsizing.

Pack it yourself and save on packing materials.

Packing it yourself gives you a precise idea of what is where during unpacking. Similarly, asking your neighbors or friends for extra packing material and boxes saves money.

Packing takes a lot of time for most movers; therefore, they would want to get paid for it. Packaging it yourself and saving on packing materials can significantly reduce the mover’s costs.

Additionally, don’t forget to label the boxes with kitchen, bathroom, gardening, etc.

Likewise, don’t spend your cash on bubble wrap; use your household items like blankets to protect breakable materials. Yes, you will have to buy packing tape.

Carry precious items yourself.

Your checklist must include the precious belongings. And you must carry these items with you on the move day. Such items include:

• Passports.
• Jewelry.
• Cash.
• Essential documents (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates).
• Laptop or tablet.
• Camera or photography equipment.
• Prescription medication.
• Expensive electronics (e.g., smartphone, headphones).
• Keys (house, car, etc.).
• Wallet or purse.
• Credit cards or traveler’s checks.
• Family heirlooms.
• External hard drive or USB with essential data.
• Sunglasses or prescription glasses.
• Valuable artwork or collectibles.
• Items with sentimental value.

Lastly, if you have space in your vehicle, you can put extra boxes that may not fit in the mover’s truck.

Make a floor plan for your new house.

You need to make a floor plan for your new house. It will give you a rough idea of which furniture is going where.

For instance, you have a huge dining table but the new house’s dining area is small. There is no point in paying the movers to bring the table to the new house. The best action would be to sell the table before the move and get a new one.

Similarly, the floor plan can help you with all your stuff. It will give you the best idea of what to lose, sell, donate, and pack.

Speak to your service providers.

Nobody wants to double pay for their utilities, internet, and cable. Nonetheless, this happens often when people are so focused on moving that they forget to cancel the subscriptions for their current house. This can cause a massive dent in your monthly costs, so don’t forget to speak with them before you move.

Picking the right moving time

Do you know that the summer is the peak moving season? It means that moving and packing in summer is more expensive.

Schedule your move in the winter or fall months to save on the move. Another money-saving tip here would be to avoid weekends.

Final Thoughts

It is not every day that you decide to move; therefore, you must do it with complete planning and care. Organization tips like making a checklist and eliminating unnecessary items are big money savers. Similarly, taking extra care of precious items and handling them personally can prevent unexpected losses. Also, making a floor plan can minimize the extra load and charges to your movers.

Finally, Tera Moving is a well-known and established company that can help you move from short to long distances. They are cost-friendly and provide a stress-free service. Also, they provide free boxes and don’t charge extra tolls, gas, or hidden fees. You can ask for a FREE quote from them. Thank you for reading!