According to a recent study, the price of hiring a removal company for a straight forward, no issues move turns out to be around $2 per kilogram. That doesn’t sound a lot, but when you consider that a standard 2 bedroomed house or apartment has around 4100 kgs of ‘stuff’ it means that packing, moving and unpacking it again is likely to run close to $9000. If this sort of money isn’t really a problem to you then that’s fine, but what about if money is tight, or you simply don’t wish to spend that much money on a property move, what do you do then? The good news is that with a little bit of preparation and planning, you can bring down this cost considerably. Here’s how to do it.
Plan early
As soon as you know that you’re going to be moving you should at the very least open negotiations with a removalist. The simple reason is that by planning early, you can afford to shop around and get the best deal. You see, many companies offer flexible moving packages to suit both need and budget of the customer. If you only give a removal company a week’s notice, they may well be limited on the type of service they can offer you due to other commitments. Finally, by planning early you can look to get rid of items you no longer need, and if possible, even look to move some items yourself ahead of time.
Seek cheap packing materials
Buying packing boxes can be expensive if you purchase them directly through a removal company or are buying them brand new. Instead, what you might want to do given time is to go round family and friends and ask if they have any decent boxes hanging around that they don’t need. Another possibility is to ask your local store whether they have any spare boxes they can let you have. Chances are that if they have daily deliveries, then they’ll be only too happy to get rid of a few.
What about good old bubble wrap?
Okay so admit it! Who doesn’t like to pop the bubbles on a roll of bubble wrap? While it is an effective packing material it’s also pretty expensive and when you’re on a budget, utilising newspaper, old towels, blankets and even pillow cases will not only do a very good job, but could save you a few dollars in the process.
Get rid of junk
Every time I stay in one place for any number of years I tend to accumulate what can only be described as ‘stuff’. It’s probably the same for most people. By being ruthless and getting rid of any junk, you’re not moving items (remember $2 per kg) that you probably won’t ever use. Also by getting shot of your unwanted items early on it might make the difference between paying for a large truck and squeezing it in to a less expensive smaller truck.
So there you have it! Moving doesn’t have to be expensive if you do a little bit of pre-planning. If you are moving locally and are on a bit of a budget, but still want the best quality service then you need to speak to On The Move Removals. We’ve built a strong reputation for a speedy and efficient service, so give us a call on 044 993 2603 and let us give you a seriously competitive quote. You may be surprised at how much money we can save you.
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