The cost of a local move is always tricky, as no moving company can tell you upfront. Everything has to be done by estimate, based on the number of rooms’ worth of furniture you are moving, as well as the miles to travel to your new address. Unfortunately, this leaves you guessing at how much a local move will actually cost you.
At Interior Moving Services, we do things differently to help prevent a lot of guesswork.
While we may ask for the same information, we pride ourselves in being able to provide a robust quote that considers what you actually need out of the move, gives you multiple options based on how ‘hands-on’ you want to be with the moving process, and creates a conversation between mover and customer (that’s you!)
That’s how we learned how to do it, taking the same neighborly values from the beginning of our business in 1992 until now. That’s also what sets us apart from other moving companies, and allows you to save money on the move.
There are ways that you can save on a move, even if you’re hiring a moving company like us. One way you can save a dime is by considering the time of year you are moving. If possible, time your move so it happens during the off-season.
Busy summertime moves are not only stressful, but they’re more expensive as well. The cost of fuel goes up, the kids are going off to college, landlords are getting ready to rent to new tenants, so moving supplies will cost more. Choosing to move during the off-season can help lower the cost of any move, whether it’s residential or commercial.
You can save money by doing things well, but also by avoiding costly missteps. You may be tempted to go DIY and rent a truck yourself, but hidden costs like packing tape and truck insurance will make the experience stressful and much more expensive at the end of it. Avoid that mistake, and you’re off to a good start.
Finally, if you have a lot of time to prepare for your move, consider decluttering before packing everything up. Not only will this save you a lot of space in the new home or office, but it gives you a chance to donate old furniture that’s been in the garage for years, or that old knickknack bin that you’ve been holding onto for years but never open.
Additionally, you can save a dime by scheduling the move with Interior Moving Services ahead of when you need our services. Not only will that give you a firm deadline to clear out the clutter drawer, or old boxes that you haven’t opened in years, but you will avoid paying premium prices for a last-minute scheduling.