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Watch Out For Hidden Moving Costs

Not all moving costs are apparent and they can sneak up on you when you are most vulnerable: your home has been sold and you are ready to move to another state. With that in mind, there are several things you should be on the lookout for when it comes to keeping a lid on your moving costs.

Related Supplies – Unless your moving company is providing these things for you free of charge, you’ll need to purchase more boxes and packing tape then you ever imagined. This expense alone can add hundreds of dollars to your move, but you can lessen the burden by grabbing every Xerox paper box at work that is available to you. Some companies make money off of recycling while others must pay to have their recyclables removed. Contact a local company and see if you can help relieve them of their burden somewhat.

Interview Your Mover – Dealing with an unknown mover can save you money up front, but it could cost you a bundle in the long run. With a national moving company you get everything spelled out in writing and listed on your contract. Get references and check the internet for complaints. Even if there are complaints they could have been remedied to everyone’s satisfaction, therefore rely on the references for an honest assessment of the company.

Insurance costs – If your goods are lost or stolen in-transit, who pays? Well, you do, but with a little extra insurance you can lessen the risk. Consider taking out a policy through your mover or talk with your home insurance policy company about temporary insurance to meet that need.

Hotel Stays – Let’s say you leave Idaho on October 23rd and arrive in your new Georgia town on October 28th. Your movers should have arrived by then, right? Don’t bet on it! In fact, they will likely give to you a date that could be a week or more out before your furniture arrives. So, plan on spending several nights at the local inn until the movers show up. Make certain that you can be reached on a cell phone to find out when you need to meet them at the door of your new residence.

For the most part, your move shouldn’t be a great hassle, but it can be expensive. Consider renting a UHaul and doing the work yourself or a POD and do part of the job on your own if money is a factor.

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