Often Overlooked Costs of Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Review the Fine Print

When you are acquiring quotes from moving companies in Wichita Falls, make sure and review the fine print. You must have a firm understanding of the services that are incorporated in the estimates so that you can make sure you are comparing like services. In the event there’s something that you don’t understand, never be scared to speak up. If you think a service is missing from the estimate, it is best to bring that to the moving company’s attention now than be unhappy later by an additional charge.

· When you have big or bulky belongings that might require specific handling, like a snowmobile, hot tub or grand piano, you will want to bring that to the professional mover’s attention so that all special charges can be included in your quote.

· Likewise, understand that a number of items, like gas appliances and also front-loading washing machines, likely require a third-party company to unhook the item at your origin location and prepare it for shipping and then hook it back up at your new residence.

· When there is not a lot of clearance on your street that makes the moving truck too large to fit, the moving company in Wichita Falls may need to shuttle your possessions to the moving truck using a smaller truck. There is normally an additional cost for this service, so it will be vital to converse about it when you are obtaining your quotes.

· You are going to have lots of boxes to deal with after unpacking, so double check if an empty box pick up is included in your quote or if that would be an extra charge.

Road Tripping to the New Residence

When you are moving a distance which requires a road trip to get to your new home, you will need to budget for travel expenses. Be sure to not only include money for a hotel room, but also factor in things such as food, tolls, gas, and emergencies that might pop up while you are on the road.

Change of Plans

From time to time life happens and your best made plans crumble. Should the paperwork for the closing of your new residence becomes delayed or the renovations which you had planned to be completed ahead of move in day go off track, you could need storage for your stuff. Talk with your moving company in Wichita Falls as soon as possible about the setback and discuss options with them. Should the delivery only needs to be pushed back a few days, your items might be able to be stored on the trailer they are loaded on. But, if it’ll be a long time before you will be ready to have your items delivered, your things will likely need to go into storage at a closeby warehouse. Keep in mind that the longer your things are in storage, the higher the additional cost will be.

The Bottom Line

Yes, moving to a new house could be stressful. Yes, unexpected expenses crop up. But, when you do your research ahead of time and also budget properly, you’ll be a step ahead if something unpredictable happens.