How To Save The Most Money on Your Move
Everyone knows that moving costs money, but many underestimate how much it costs. While you should count the cost of moving, there are plenty of ways to save. Here are some of Peavler’s top tips for saving money on your move.
#1: Hire a Professional Moving Company
This might seem counter-intuitive. Why spend money on a professional moving company when I can do it myself? Many people feel this way and miss out on the cost and time-saving benefits of hiring a professional moving company.
While you can scrap together moving supplies, a labor crew, and a moving truck, and take time off work to get it all done, this can take a lot of time and money to assemble. It’s also a lot of pressure–if you’ve forgotten something, you’re in trouble! Hiring a professional moving company is the secret to success. 
A moving company has all you need for a successful move, plus you don’t have to do any of it yourself! This alleviates the burden on you to make sure all the pieces work together.
What’s often not talked about regarding saving money during your move is how much time it takes to move! A DIY move is extremely time-consuming. If you are of the mindset that time is money, then a moving company saves you lots of money! Many moving companies do all your packing for you, and some even help with basic unpacking.
#2: Use Social Media to Find Packing Supplies
Many restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses will give you boxes for free or will charge a fraction of the price compared to new moving boxes. You can also post in local social media groups about boxes, newspapers, bubble wrap, and other packing supplies. Having just experienced a move themselves, most group members are ready and willing to give away their packing supplies.
#3: Have a Real or Virtual Yard Sale
While you won’t make money off your move, you can cut back the cost by cutting back on your possessions. This not only gives you extra money in the bank, it saves you money by not having to move unnecessary belongings.
If you’re moving during a season of favorable weather, consider doing a garage or yard sale. Then, you can post photos of whatever you didn’t sell online.
If you’re moving during the winter or don’t have the time to plan a yard sale, you can still make extra cash by posting your items in social media groups or on Facebook marketplace. You’ll be surprised by how much you can make from your unwanted stuff!
#4: Research and Budget
Spending a few hours researching moving costs will save you big in the end. It’s hard to know how much moving costs until you look around. Get a quotes from a few different moving companies or truck rentals and calculate the costs of moving materials.
Once you get a range of costs, create a budget that is reasonable for your needs. It’s also a good idea to budget a little extra spending money, as unexpected costs almost inevitably arise.
Saving Money with Peavler Moving & Storage
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly professional moving company, then look no further than Peavler Moving & Storage! Our family-owned-and-operated business has been in business for over 35 years! We take great pride in giving you the best price without compromising our professional moving services. Our business is known for taking great care of the possessions we move.
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