Pro money-saving tips when hiring movers

Depending on where you are moving to, relocation can get quite expensive. This is why all of us want to cut some costs and move for the lowest amount of cash possible. However, nothing in this world is free, but there are some ways to save money on relocation. Today, we are going to explore some professional money-saving tips when hiring movers, what you need to pay attention to, and how to approach moving in general. Keep in mind that this list is not as comprehensive as it could be, as there are practically infinite ways to save some money on relocation. However, these are some of the most efficient ways in which you can save money, and Consumer Opinion Guide is going to look at them in great detail.

Choose your movers carefully

Not all moving companies are the same. Like in any business, some companies are simply better than others. Even though all moving companies offer the same kinds of services, the execution of those services differs from movers to movers. Also, moving companies have different prices, and we are going to explore why it may not be the smartest idea to hire the cheapest movers.

There are a few ways in which you can search for movers. In the old days, people usually found moving companies for the job through newspaper advertisements. This strategy is still valid, as many people still read physical newspapers, especially older generations that are not very familiar with modern technologies.

However, today you should search for available moving companies through the magic of the internet. By finding movers online, you can see exactly what they offer, their contact, and the reviews. However, you should be careful with the reviews, especially if there’s not a lot of them. If one person rates a moving company with five stars, it doesn’t mean that the moving company is flawless. This just means that one person was satisfied with their services. Hiring newer moving companies can be risky, as you might not know what you’re getting into.

You should find companies that offer services you’re interested in. Those movers need to move your stuff to the place you are moving to, and from the place, you are moving from. Also, those movers have to have reasonable prices, as companies with unbelievably low prices can include hidden costs.

Plan your relocation

The best money saver when it comes to relocation is planning a move in advance. You should organize and plan a move at least two or three weeks before the day of the relocation. That way you’ll have the time necessary for financial calculations.

You need to explore how much money you can or are willing to spend on a relocation, i.e. how big your moving budget is. Your moving budget has to include:

• the cost of hiring a moving company
• the cost of storage
• moving insurance
• the cost of packing supplies
• and the time and energy you need to have for the process

Also, you need to include a little bit of financial margin. Make sure to leave some space just in case. You never know if and when something is going to go wrong.

Know how the cost of the move is calculated

If you want to successfully save money on the relocation, the first thing you have to know is how exactly the cost of moving is calculated. The exact cost of a move can never be calculated in advance, as it depends on a lot of factors. Also, moving companies have different ways of calculating the cost, and you need to get in touch with the specific moving company to find out how exactly they calculate the cost of the move.

However, all companies use two main factors for the calculation. The first factor is the weight of the baggage. How many things you plan to move to a specific location will greatly impact the cost of the move. This is why we recommend that you carefully choose what exactly you are moving to the desired location. But more on that later.

The second factor is the distance traveled. The moving cost depends on how many miles movers need to travel in order to relocate staff to your location.

However, there are more factors that come into play. Some of those factors are:

• the cost of the moving insurance
• how many movers are needed for your relocation
• if you are using their storage

Moving in the mids of the moving season is the most expensive relocation

Most people move during the summer. Many people have less work to do in the summer and this is why moving companies choose to charge more for the move in the season.

If you want to save money on your relocation, you should try to move out of season. Moving during the winter is when movers have the least work to do, and this is why moving during that time period is the cheapest.

Don’t bring everything you own with you

Sometimes it’s cheaper to buy new stuff at your new location than to relocate it from somewhere else. This is why we usually recommend for people not to bring everything they own to their destination.

Leave some stuff behind. Or, you can donate and sell some of your belongings. If you want to sell, you can even make some money to cover your moving expenses. You can either organize a backyard sale or sell stuff online. We recommend the second way, at least until the pandemic persists. Also, you’ll be able t find more interested customers.

We hope that you will find our pick of the best money-saving tips when hiring movers useful and that you’ll actually save a portion of your moving budget by using our advice. For additional assistance, make sure to explore our list of professional moving companies that you can turn to for your relocation needs!