Most people usually compare moving companies to manual labor businesses for the reason that demanding labor is a part of performing a move for a customer. Unlike many of those businesses, moving companies are based primarily on customer service. However, similarly to those businesses, the more moving services you require for your move, the higher the cost for the services will be. If you will be attempting to save some cost on your next move, the 150 Movers recommend the following tips.

Schedule Your Move During The “Slow” Times

The moving industry is seasonal. Consequently, there are extremely busy times of the year for movers. Between April and September are the busiest times of the year for movers. Between October and March are typically the slowest times of the year for movers. If it is possible for you to schedule your move during the slower months, you can usually get a better deal for your move. There are also busier days and times of the month in the moving industry. The first and last week of any month is typically going to be busier than the middle of the month.

Let The Movers Focus On The Heavy Stuff

One of the common ways to decrease the cost of a move is to let the moving company focus on your large furniture and boxes. Before your move, take stock of everything you need to move and make a list of the items you want to be moved by movers. We recommend getting rid of items that you no longer want by either throwing them away, donating them or selling them. Once you know exactly what you and your movers will be taking, you can take your lighter boxes and miscellaneous items separately to save significant time on your move. This will remove the physical stress of heaving lifting and will also decrease the cost of the move. This approach can certainly save you a lot of cost and time on the day the movers come out to transport your household goods.

Disassemble & Reassemble Your Own Furniture

Depending on how many beds, desks, dressers with mirrors you have, you may want to consider disassembling and reassembling them on your own to save time. In most situations, a bed does not take extremely long to take apart and put back together. However, there are many exceptions to this rule. The disassembly and reassembly of bunk beds, canopy beds, four-poster beds, and other beds can add time to a move. Certain types of desks and tables can also be time-consuming in some situations. If you have many items that need this service, the cost of your move will increase. Many companies have additional charges to do this for you. The 150 Movers do not charge additional, but the process can take time, which in turn can add cost to your move.

Rent A Moving Truck

The most common way of saving cost on the day of your move is by renting a moving truck. Performing the move with your family or friends will keep your cost for the move very low. However, this approach is a trade-off and can result in other unanticipated issues. People can get injured during the move as a result of their inexperience. There is a possibility that some furniture may not fit into the moving truck due to it being loaded incorrectly. There is also the possibility that you will damage your items during the move and will not have liability coverage or insurance to repair or replace them.  

Conclusion

The 150 Movers suggest planning your move completely before deciding what is the best course of action to take. After analyzing your situation you can decide which strategy would be best for your relocation. In some situations, adding these additional responsibilities can add an enormous amount of stress to the move day. Many unforeseen variables can present themselves on the day of the move. There is a reason that people typically hire professionals to perform difficult tasks. It is to ensure that they are done correctly, safely and promptly. With that being stated, if you chose to use movers, be sure to use licensed professionals for the most optimal outcome.