The question of how to reduce moving costs is on the mind of most people needing to relocate. The costs involved can accumulate to very large sums indeed and every dollar counts. This Alpha Moving and Storage blog post provides a few essential tips that can help you to reduce moving costs.
Do you really need it?
The more you move, the more you pay. This simple, obvious truth often eludes you when the time comes to move, because of the stress involved.
When you’re moving, it’s time to get rid of everything you don’t need, and a lot of things you may think you need, but actually do not.
If moving long distance, compare the price of purchasing heavy or bulky items to the price of moving them. Sometimes, it’s just not worth it.
Packing and Preparing
Doing some of the packing yourself and preparing items for the move by breaking them up or bundling them together can also help to reduce moving costs.
You can request your mover to deliver boxes to your house or purchase boxes online.
Go room by room and create a checklist of things you can pack and prepare yourself, as well as things you can sort out, sell or leave behind.
Also, check with your mover if moving mid-month or midweek reduces the cost of the relocation charges. Most moves take place either during the weekend or during the end of the months. Because of that, moving companies might be willing to offer lower rates for available dates, if you’re flexible with your moving schedule, you just might be able to reduce your moving costs.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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The Alpha Moving team was professional, efficient, and handled my belongings with great care. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and made the entire … More moving process stress-free. Everything arrived in its original condition, and the pricing was fair with no hidden fees. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable moving service! -
Alpha was fantastic! Leading up to the move, they communicated well and were very accommodating when we needed to change our move date, add additional items, … More etc. On the day of the move, the 4-man crew was prompt and worked quickly and diligently to disassemble and wrap furniture and load all our possessions onto their large truck with care. We had many heavy boxes and bins, several of which were located in a basement down a narrow staircase. The crew had a great attitude and asked questions when necessary. Compared to other moving companies, Alpha was more reasonably priced and well worth it. I would enthusiastically recommend Alpha for any local moving needs!
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The team was awesome to work with! We moved from one high-rise to another, which required coordinating elevator reservations and meeting tight deadlines, … More and they handled everything seamlessly. They were both friendly and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend working with them, and if we ever move again, I will 100% choose them.
