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Moving Costs You Don’t Need
When you’re moving, it’s easy to be tempted by all of the extra services that moving companies offer. However, many of these services are actually unnecessary and can end up costing you a lot of money. Here are four moving costs you don’t need:
Packing materials
Packing materials like boxes and packing tape can be expensive, and you probably have everything you need to pack your belongings already. If you do need to buy packing materials, try to get them from a local store instead of a moving company. This will save you money and help reduce the amount of waste produced by moving companies.
Instead of packing materials, you can use:
- newspapers to wrap fragile items
- clothes or linens to cushion heavier items
- old towels or blankets to protect furniture
- plastic grocery bags to pack small items
Moving labor
If you’re trying to save money on your move, you don’t need to hire movers. You can make the move yourself with some help from your friends and family. Moving labor can be expensive, so it’s an excellent way to save some money.
Instead of hiring movers, you can ask friends and family for help. Not only will this save you money, but it will also give you a chance to spend time with the people you love.
Another option is to do the move yourself with some help from online resources. This will save you money and allow you to control how everything is handled. If you’re not sure how to move everything yourself, there are plenty of resources online that can help. There are also videos on YouTube that show you how to pack and move your belongings.
Moving insurance
Unless your belongings are precious, they likely won’t be damaged during the move. Instead, just ask your movers about taking responsibility for damages beforehand.
If you’re worried about your belongings being damaged during the move, you can buy moving insurance. However, this is usually unnecessary and can be expensive. Most movers will take responsibility for any damages that occur during the move. If you’re still worried, ask your movers about this before moving.
A no-call/no-show fee
If a mover’s truck is already on its way to your house, you probably don’t have much say in whether or not they will show up. It’s unlikely that they would actually ignore your request and not show up at all, but if they do miss the appointment, you should receive a full refund.
If a mover doesn’t show up for your scheduled move, they may charge you a no-call/no-show fee. This fee is usually a percentage of the total cost of the move, and it’s meant to cover the expenses that the moving company incurs when they don’t show up. If you’re worried about this happening, make sure to ask your movers about their no-call/no-show policy before the move.
Summary
In short, there are a few things you can do to save money on your move without sacrificing quality or service. Try packing your belongings yourself, asking friends and family for help, or doing the move yourself with some online resources. If you’re still worried about damages or don’t want to deal with the hassle of moving yourself, ask your movers about their policies beforehand. Moving doesn’t have to be expensive – just avoid the unnecessary costs!