If you are a renter, the odds are that you’ve moved house a time or two (or more). So, you surely understand that moving to a new Warminster rental home takes time and cash. Several variables go into estimating the cost of a move, and it can be challenging to get it right. In this blog post, we will share a couple of tips on estimating the cost of your move and provide a few resources that can help make the process simpler!
Getting Organized
The first step in estimating the cost of your move is to figure out how much stuff you have. A good way to do this is to list all the items you plan to take with you on your move, then assign a rough estimate for each item based on size and weight. This will help you create an approximate total cost for packing, loading, and transporting all your belongings.
Since the cost depends on the miles you need to go, it is crucial to take into account the distance of your move. If you’re moving within your city, it may be less pricey than if you’re moving to another state or country. Nevertheless, you’ll need to find the most efficient way to move your belongings from one home to another, whether that includes taking multiple trips, renting a moving truck, or hiring professional movers to aid you.
Hiring Professionals
After you’ve computed how much it will cost to pack and transport your belongings, you should determine if it’s beneficial to hire professional movers or do the work yourself. Professional movers can be a huge help, especially if you have big furniture or heavy items. But they frequently come with a price tag. Be sure to get quotes from various companies and compare them to the cost of doing it yourself. If possible, attempt to book these services well in advance to lock in the best rates.
As you collect your estimates, make sure you’ve included common expenses, such as:
- Packing services
- Moving insurance
- Specialty item packaging services (moving pianos, safes, artwork, etc.)
Moving Yourself
If you choose to rent a moving truck and do the move yourself, you may be able to save some funds. Yet there are also several things to take into account. First of all, you’ll need to consider the size of the moving truck you’ll need to rent. Smaller moving trucks may be inexpensive, but you might not be able to fit all your belongings in them. Several rental companies charge by the mile as well as by the day, so make sure your cost estimate includes both!
Other costs to account for in your DIY moving budget include:
- Gas, tolls, and parking fees
- Moving insurance
- Additional moving equipment rental (ramps and dolly)
- Packing materials (boxes, tape, covers, etc.)
Other Costs
Ultimately, there are some other fees associated with moving that you should consider. Depending on the move, you may need to account for extra costs such as temporary lodging, meals, storage costs, and expenses related to moving out and moving in (cleaning costs, security deposit, and utility set-up deposits, for example). Your new Warminster property manager is a huge resource to ask about setting up utilities for the home you’re moving into.
By applying these instructions and undertaking some research on your own, you should have a solid estimate of how much your move will cost. Even though it is hard to predict all potential expenses, following this advice should help you avoid any unpleasant situations down the road.
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