Here are some tips to save money on your move:
- Estimate the cost: Use online moving calculators to gauge approximately how much your move should cost. This is a good place to start before reaching out to different moving companies and getting quotes, as it will give you a solid median. Knowing roughly how much your move should cost will help prevent you from overspending by going with a bid that is otherwise, unbeknownst to you, way too high.
- Avoid buying supplies: Purchasing boxes, paper and bubble wrap can really add up. However, you can cut down on your moving costs by getting creative with how you source these items. Consider asking neighbors and friends who have recently moved or are about to move—to save their boxes and any extra moving supplies for you. You can also stop by select retail locations like grocery, furniture or appliance stores and ask if they have any boxes leftover from their recent deliveries. Try being resourceful by using what you already have. Items such as socks, towels, T-shirts and sweaters all work great as alternatives for wrapping glassware and protecting your valuables.
- Host a sale: Holding a yard sale is a great way to not only make money, but it can actually help save you money on your move, too. By taking the time to get rid of any clothes, furniture or other items that you don’t want prior to your move, you create an opportunity to decrease the number of necessary movers, as well as possibly decrease the size of the moving vehicle that will be needed for your job. All of these factors can impact the price of your move, so by selling unwanted items ahead of time, there’s an opportunity to decrease your overall moving costs, while also earning a little cast to put toward the total expenses.
- Reuse packing materials: Instead of buying new packing materials for your move, consider reusing what you already have at home. You can use towels, blankets or even clothing to wrap fragile items instead of purchasing bubble wrap or packing paper.
- Get multiple quotes: It’s always a good idea to get multiple quotes from different movers and compare their services and prices. This will help you find the best deal for your budget.
I hope these tips help you save some money on your upcoming move!