Save $$$ on Your Move: 5 Tips from Professional Movers

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Our professional movers with A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Colorado Springs will help you keep your costs under control and permit you to move without compromising your sanity. Even though some moving costs are unavoidable, it is achievable to preserve money in several spots. To help you with this, here are a few guidelines to help minimize costs while moving.

1. Declutter Prior to When You Pack and Get Rid of the Excess

Gather all the unnecessary things which may still be worth enough to fetch a bit of money. Think about if the belongings are worth your time, headache, and expense of moving them to your new house. If not, put them online, or sell them to buddies to pocket some cash to help with moving expenses.

You can get rid of unnecessary belongings with ease by:

• List items online
• Have a yard sale
• Trade the items to get other important items you might need from pals or family
• List the items on Facebook marketplace or perhaps a neighborhood website

2. Pack It Yourself

When you are able to, packing your things alone can save you tons of money during the move. Packing takes the longest time and can be one of the most expensive chores of moving.

Pack all your essentials, like:

• Towels/Bed Sheets
• Knick-Knacks
• Dishes
• Clothing
• Books
• Dishes
• Toiletries
• Cleaning supplies
• Pet supplies
• Pillows
• Toys

When you choose to pack on your own, ensure you utilize good-quality boxes and also packing tape (not masking tape!). Many moving companies in Colorado Springs will supply different levels for the packing service. Talk to your professional mover in Colorado Springs and select the level that best fits your needs and budget.

3. Shop Around for Better Rates

When you have a tight budget, find ways to decrease cut your spending. Conveniences and rates change similar to many other things. Take your time to lood for for the best rates and understand all the selections out there.

Be careful of movers that offer deals that sound too good to be true. Very low bids might mean low-quality work which could damage your things or the services being different than what is promised. Working with a reputable moving company in Colorado Springs will offer peace of mind and guarantee quality work.

4. Don't Spend Money on Boxes

Purchasing supplies like paper, boxes, and bubble wrap could negatively have an affect on your budget. Decrease such costs by being creative with how you source these items. Ask your neighbors as well as friends who recently moved for their used boxes and any unwanted moving supplies they could have. And, run by retail locations like furniture, grocery, and appliance stores to find out if they have any cartons that they would be willing to give away.

5. Move During Non-Peak Season

There's a reason lots of people move in the summer months, which is called in the moving industry as peak season. The children are on break, and you probably won't have to wade through slush puddles or slip on ice. If you have a flexible schedule, moving during non-peak season (October through April) might save you some money.

In Summary

Moving is an exciting time, and money-saving tips are an excellent way to improve it. When you would like to hear more about A-1 Freeman Moving Group's moving services in Colorado Springs, get in touch with us for additional information on how we will help you get to wherever you are going.