In moving, just like everything else in life, planning is everything. Moving costs can ramp up quickly if you are not organized and plan well for the endeavor. Whether you hire a professional moving company to help you with your move, or if you plan to do the job yourself, you need to prepare for the task, the better understanding you will have for the timeline and the expenses associated with it. It is easy to be caught off guard with unanticipated moving expenses.
Use this checklist to plan your move thoroughly and avoid surprises on moving day!
Lifeline of your move-in story:
While moving, the very first things you need are boxes. Stuff have to go somewhere, right? If you don’t have them, you can buy them. You’ll probably need quite a few; including some specialty boxes for certain items like a flat-screen TV, mirrors, and lamps.
Sticking it together:
Make sure moving boxes are taped up with high-quality packing tape to safeguard none of the boxes breaks. A roll will likely cover 5-10 boxes depending on the size of the boxes. Remember: it’s better to buy too much at a time than not enough.
For your fragile heart and the other stuff:
Packing paper usually is purchased by the pound. You need this only for a few boxes with breakables inside. For fragile items, use 3-5 lbs of packing paper per box.
You need an army of movers & packers:
Trusting the pros to handle a move is the best course of action for anyone moving. Moving labour is usually billed on an hourly basis. If the labourers are also providing their own truck and equipment the rate will likely be higher. The mover hours billed at an hourly rate will obviously include the time it takes to pack and move the inventory as well as the travel time to and from destinations.
Truck the way:
Together with fuel, this is the most obvious one of all moving costs when moving by yourself. Truck rental prices can often fluctuate based on size, availability, seasonality, and several other factors. Consider the mileage and time that will be taken up by transporting the truck to and from the job site from its rental depot as well.
Covering it up:
Moving blankets are often used to protect larger items too clumsy to be boxed up, like furniture. Some items are fine to fit in one blanket; others might take 2 or more. Blankets can be rented or purchased online.
Space and all about space:
Most people never know how much they really need. If in any case additional storage is required, the cost should be kept in mind, as well as the cost of transporting items to storage.
Damage control:
There is always a risk that the moving process creates accidental damage, whether to the person who is moving or one of the buildings they are moving in/out of, or somewhere else. Fixing this damage comes with a price tag, too. Expect the unexpected.
Ensure with Insurance:
Moving companies are obligated to offer basic insurance but this does not cover items based on value. Every mover has the option to acquire additional insurance coverage from a third-party broker. Get a quick quote from an insurance broker and factor in the cost to see if it’s worth the money for you.
If you are moving to Pacifica SD Management communities, you are already halfway done as our communities are equipped with all basic necessities. You don’t have to spend much to move. However rest assured about the pre-loved stuff you carry wherever you move, our communities offer spacious apartments to store your extra belongings.