Completing a cheap move is a goal of many people, both private individuals and professionals. Not only the speed and safety of the move count, but also the proposed price: more and more people are looking for a low-cost quote that can meet their needs and budget. However, not everyone knows the tricks and practices to follow to cut costs and reduce the budget of a move. In this sense, our company offers various tailor-made services, designed specifically to optimize spending without sacrificing the quality of the final result. In this article we have selected 5 universal tips to keep in mind for a cheap move that lives up to expectations.
1) DISPOSAL COSTS, SECOND HAND SELLING DOESN’T!
A first point to keep in mind concerns the surplus of furniture that is created in a physiological way at the time of moving. Sofas, wardrobes, sideboards, beds and anything else will be disposed of by the moving company, but the operation adds an extra cost to the estimate (the cost of disposal). To avoid this cost and indeed earn some money, we recommend opting for the collection and sale of used furniture. Even if the purchase price is low, it is still a practical and risk-free system to make the move even more economical.
2) WITH A MOVE IN COMBINATION YOU WILL HALF YOUR BUDGET
Not everyone knows it, but the traditional move is just one of the solutions provided for dealing with this task. Another possibility, cheaper but no less valid, is given by the combined move, also known as groupage move, a method that provides for the sharing of the same van among several people or families. The container of a ship or the load of an airplane can be shared in the same way, the savings remain high and depending on the distance and other parameters it can even reach 50% of the budget for a normal move. If in doubt, it is better to ask your mover for information and thus check the cheapest alternative.
3) RENT THE EQUIPMENT MAKES YOU SAVE
Have you asked for an all-inclusive quote and realized that you could manage part of the operations yourself? Do you have a company with qualified personnel who could operate the aerial platforms of trucks and other moving vehicles? So why not try equipment rental ? Thanks to this opportunity, you will be able to snatch a lower overall price, eliminating a portion of the out-of-pocket costs that the moving company would necessarily have to calculate to move their men.
4) DO NOT CHANGE FURNITURE: CHANGE IT AFTER THE MOVE
An indirect expense of the move is linked to the replacement of a part of the furniture and appliances. For some, such as the chairs or the refrigerator, it is a small expense, for others, such as the kitchen or the double bed, the amount can be large. Fortunately there is also another way, that of modifying the furniture and therefore of adapting some furnishings to the new living context. It can be, for example, the kitchen top, the table in the living room or the children’s bed: here too, a preliminary comparison with the company can help to quantify the potential savings and act accordingly.
5) ASK FOR A QUOTE ONLINE: DO IT BEFORE, AT ZERO COST
It seems like obvious advice, yet requesting an online quote via email is still viewed with suspicion, especially by users who are not used to surfing and using the web in everyday life. And yet, an online quote can save time and money: there’s no need to leave the house and end up in traffic, and sometimes you don’t even have to wait for an inspection by a contact person. We are so used to remote quotes by now that a few photos or a short video sent by email or WhatsApp are often enough to indicate a rough price. Take advantage of it too: request your online quote now for a cheap move!