Sometimes catching a good deal is about being in the right place at the right time. In other cases, saving money is more about what you can do to get a good price, and moving is one of those categories. Here are a few tips to help you save money on your residential move.
Do Your Research
Before you consider going with the company providing the lowest quote, do your research. Check out prospective residential movers’ reviews, accreditations, and claims status. Relocating your household items safely is more important than a low-cost move.
Use Household Fabrics as Packing Material
Instead of packing towels, blankets, or other fabrics separately into a box, use them as extra padding in existing moving boxes. You’ll decrease the volume of your move while adding extra protection. Check with a professional mover about the best packing methods for delicate items.
Seek Reusable Moving Supplies
If you’re already working with a moving company, see if they have extra moving supplies on hand. Many companies will lend extra padding or wardrobe boxes for local moving jobs. You can also check with local retailers about leftover shipping boxes.
Give Away Unwanted Clothing & Furniture
If you have extra clothing or furniture you don’t want to relocate, consider giving these items to a friend or family member. You can also donate extra clothing or furniture to a local Goodwill or Salvation Army Store.
Empty Self-Storage Ahead of Time
Most moving companies will pick up items from self-storage facilities. Still, you can avoid the cost of additional stops and labor by emptying these units before moving day. You can eliminate or consolidate items from self-storage to save on moving costs.
Donate Non-Perishable Foods
Canned goods and boxed food items are heavy. Since moving costs are often calculated by weight, consider donating these cheap but weighty items to a local church or food bank.
Have a Yard Sale
If you’ve discovered several items, you don’t use much or don’t want to pay to relocate, consider having a yard sale. You’ll downsize your move, reduce costs, and you’ll even put a few bucks back in your pocket by doing so.
An experienced long-distance mover knows all of the best ways to reduce the cost of residential relocation. Covan World-Wide Moving has more than a century of reliable moving services and dedicated customer care. Get a free quote today.
