Don't Break the Bank to Move: Figure Out the Costs Before You Make Any Decisions – Part Three

Make sure you take a look at Part One of Don't Break Bank to Move: Figure Out the Costs Before You Make Any Decisions – Part Two from Moving Squad before you move on.

Hiring Movers (Continued)
If you've decided to hire movers, then you should be aware that sometimes they can include extra fees in the price that you may not be aware of. Know what you're being charged for! Are you being charged a flat fee or are you paying by the hour? What about your specialty items like your piano? Is there an extra charge to move that?


Storage
Is there going to be a lapse of time where your things will need to stay in storage? You need to find a facility to house them and factor this into your costs. You should look at finding a good storage facility in the same way you'd look at finding reputable movers. Type the name of the city you're moving to followed by “storage facility” or “storage unit” into an online search engine. Once you've got a few options, begin calling the facilities and getting estimates. You may even want to visit a facility or two to get a better idea of where your belongings will be stored.

Price is also an important factor when choosing a storage unit. You should be aware of how much you have and choose the appropriate size for you. It may be temping to go with more space than you'll need but that's why it's important to know exactly what you have. Going with a larger unit than you require is unnecessary and will just cost you more money when you factor in your final costs.

Other Cost Considerations
Unfortunately, you're not always able to plan for every kind of fee that pops up in your move. Are you traveling by car? You've probably thought about the cost of a hotel for however many days you'll be on your trip, but have you thought about the costs of eating all your meals out for as long as you're on the road? If you can, it may pay to look for a hotel with small kitchenettes in the rooms. Buying groceries from a local store wherever you are and making dinners in your hotel will save you some money and maybe even make your trip feel a little more like home.

Have you thought about the costs associated with disconnecting and then reconnecting all your utilities? Find out from your utility companies if there is a cost associated with this. Sometimes you may be able to negotiate the fees and have them waived. If not, you may want to seek out the services of other companies for better deals on service.

Do you feel like you've gotten a good idea of what to expect from your move? Are you ready to hire your movers? Before you do anything, you should do some research. Take a look at our Moving Squad testimonials for real and accurate portrayals on the kind of service we've provided to our customers. Now you'll be prepared for what to expect in your move and you'll have the best movers around.