The cost of living seems to jump every single day. The rising price of fuel and groceries means that you have even less money in your budget to help with your upcoming move than you’d planned on. The good news is that there is something you can do that will help you reduce your moving costs without jeopardizing the speed or overall quality of the move.
Scavenge for Boxes
Purchasing moving boxes is easy, but scavenging for boxes is cheaper. You’ll be glad to know that scavenging for boxes doesn’t mean you have to drive through town and dig through dumpsters. Most grocery stores have plenty of boxes that they are happy to give away. Choose boxes that have handles and are durable. Banana boxes make ideal moving boxes because they are strong, easy to carry, and very stackable.
Book a Moving Company Early
The sooner you book your moving company, the better the odds are that you’ll get an ideal rate. Not only does the early booking help defray your moving costs, but it also increases the odds of you getting the company that provides the highest quality of service as opposed to settling for the company that had your moving dates free.
The latest you should book your moving company is 6 weeks before your move.
Be an Efficient Packer
The more efficient you are with regards to your packing, the more money you’ll save while moving. Pack in a way that allows you to utilize every spare inch of space both in your boxes and in the moving truck. The more efficiently you pack, the more stuff you can move in one go, and the fewer runs the movers have to do, the more affordable the entire move becomes. In addition to packing your items in the moving truck, you can pack excess items into your car.
If you don’t think you can fit everything into a small moving truck, upgrade to a larger one. Spending a little more on a moving truck is significantly more affordable than having to pay your movers to make multiple runs.
Buy in Bulk
You won’t believe how much money you save when you buy things like packaging tape and bubble wrap in bulk. You’ll also be surprised to find that you’ll probably use all of it. Even if you don’t go through everything, the tape and bubble wrap keeps it will be available the next time you move.