Nobody enjoys moving. All the packing and wrapping, the transportation, the storage… there are many tasks associated with moving, as well as a large expense. In order to complete the move within your budget – and keep your sanity – you should consider hiring a professional moving or portable storage company. A professional moving or storage company will ensure that your move goes smoothly and your items arrive at your new home on time and in good condition.
Finding the right moving company for your needs will require some research on your part. Be sure to shop around and see which company can offer you’re the most competitive quote. Take into account the services provided, and be very skeptical of companies with prices that seem too low or too good to be true. Often times, a moving or storage company that offers you an extremely low price up front will have extra charges for small services that will add up quickly. Also, they may not be the most careful with your belongings, which will cost you more money in replacing or repairing the damaged items.
Sometimes it is better for a representative from the moving or portable storage company to come to your home to provide an estimate of how much the move will cost, depending on the amount of furniture and items you have, and how much truck or pod space they will need to transport it all. Usually, an estimate takes very little time, as an experienced mover can quickly calculate your expense by counting the number of rooms and large items.
You may have a certain amount of money that you have budgeted for your move. In order to eliminate the possibility of excess fees and costs, you should consider portable storage. For a flat rate, a storage company will drop off a portable storage unit on your property. You fill it with your possessions at your own pace and with as many items that will fit. It can stay on your property as long as you need it. When it is full, the portable storage company can either take it away and house it in a warehouse, or deliver it directly to your new home. When it arrives at your new home, you can unload it, again – at your own pace. When it is empty, the moving company will send a truck to pick it up. This can be especially useful for those who have a certain amount of money to spend and a lot of time to load and unload items. All you have to figure is the amount of time you’ll be renting the portable unit, and the transportation costs from your current house to your new house.
You can choose the right moving or storage company for your needs by having an accurate idea of what your move will entail. Taking an inventory of all your possessions and knowing the amount of travel between locations will help you in receiving an accurate estimate and possibly determine whether you should hire movers or a rent a portable storage unit. Either way, make sure you’re getting the best value by researching the moving companies in your area.
