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

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

The professional movers with A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Wichita Falls can help you keep your spending under control and allow you to move without compromising your mental health. Though some moving expenses are unavoidable, it can be feasible to save money in a few areas. To assist you with this, we have listed a few ideas to help cut down on costs when moving.

1. Organize Ahead of When You Pack and Get Rid of the Excess

Pull together all the unnecessary items that might still be worth enough to bring in good money. Think about whether the belongings are worth your time, headache, and cost of moving them to your new house. If not, list them online, or sell them to neighbors to pocket some cash to assist with moving expenses.

You can get rid of unnecessary items easily by:

• Sell things online
• Hold a yard sale
• Barter the items to get other important things you may need from buddies or family
• List the items on Facebook marketplace or maybe a neighborhood website

2. Pack It Yourself

When you can muster it, packing your belongings by yourself should save you tons of money during the move. Packing takes a long time and can be one of the most expensive parts of moving.

Pack all your essentials, such as:

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

Should you decide to pack by yourself, make sure you get good-quality boxes and also packing tape (not masking tape!). Many moving companies in Wichita Falls will supply several levels for the packing service. Discuss with your professional mover in Wichita Falls and find the tier that best fits your needs as well as budget.

3. Look Around for Better Rates

If you’ve got a tight budget, figure out how to decrease cut your spending. Conveniences and rates change similar to everything else. Take your time to shop for the best rates and understand all the options out there.

Be cautious of movers that offer deals which sound too good to be true. Very low bids might mean low-quality work that may damage your stuff or the services being different than what is promised. Employing a reputable moving company in Wichita Falls will offer peace of mind and guarantee quality work.

4. Don't Spend Money on Boxes

Spending a lot of money on supplies like paper for wrapping, cartons, as well as bubble wrap might negatively have an affect on your budget. Reduce such costs by being smart with how you find these items. Ask your family and also buddies who recently moved for their used boxes and any unneeded moving supplies they might have. Also, swing into retail locations such as furniture, grocery, and appliance stores to see if they have any boxes that they might be willing to give you.

5. Move During Non-Peak Season

There is a reason most folks move in the summer months, which is referred to in the moving industry as peak season. The children are on break, and you likely will not have to step in slush puddles or slip on ice. If you have a flexible schedule, moving during non-peak season (October through April) could save you some money.

In Summary

Moving is an exciting time, and money-saving tips are a great way to make it even better. If you would like to learn more about A-1 Freeman Moving Group's moving services in Wichita Falls, contact us for more information on how we might be able to help you get to wherever you are going.