TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR SHIFTING EXPENSES
Relocation, mainly if you haven't planned correctly. But, sometimes, even if you have planned it properly, any unexpected accidents might happen and you will have to spend more money on it.
We all love to save money, isn't it? Here are few important things that can help you lower your moving expenses:
Declutter Goods
The quantity of moving goods is the main factor that impacts on other factors like size of truck, amount of packing supplies needed, etc. Sort out and get rid of unwanted goods to reduce your moving cost.
Get Cost Estimations
Moving companies have their own way of calculating charges. Contact at least 3-5 movers and get cost estimations to compare their charges, brand reputation, offered services, etc., before choosing the best match packing company based on your budget and requirements.
Negotiate With Movers
Don’t accept cost quotations offered by the movers as it is; smartly negotiate with them to reduce the relocation charges. You must check and make sure that they have not included any hidden charges in the invoice handed over to you.
Select Right Moving Day
To save immensely on the inflated pricing charged by the movers, choose weekdays or mid-month to shift. Because weekends and month-ends are very expensive time to plan your relocation, as the demand on these days is high.
Manage Your Utilities
In the excitement of shifting to a new place, don't end up paying bills for the services you haven't used. Contact your utility service provider like LPG agency, DTH, Wi-Fi, newspaper company, etc., to disconnect or transfer your services.
Prepare your goods
To avoid paying for the repairs of your electronics and appliances, prepare your goods before relocation like clicking pictures of furniture, emptying water filter, defrosting the fridge, removing cables from TV, etc., and prepare your goods for the relocation.
Final Word
To save money while shifting is not just about minimizing moving costs, but also about avoiding unnecessary expenditures. We hope that we have provided adequate information regarding how to reduce your relocation expenses. Keep these points in mind during relocation to considerably cut down your moving expenses.