Have You Decided Your “Mode” of Moving Into Your New House?
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The very thought of shifting residence can send shivers down the spine
of even the toughest-minded personality, for it requires Herculean effort
to get things going smoothly! But if you are left with no option but to
move, then what are you going to do? You will just memorize these handy
suggestions and make your ride all that much smoother!
(1) Some families prefer to let someone else do all the work; that is
why they hire packers as well as movers!
But this can prove a tad expensive. If you wish to be economical (considering
that packers will make you pay heavily for boxes and tape), pack your
things yourself. But you will have to do the job with utmost care, especially
where breakable stuff is concerned; the trucking company will not take
responsibility for damages caused by your own packing. If you feel less
confident about delicate items, have them packaged by professionals; they
can even be shipped out separately to your new residence.
(2) If you are taking charge of the moving
too, get hold of a hand truck or a dolly. If one vehicle
is not enough, get two. You will save some money, as expenses will come
down. One or two hired laborers should do for the loading and unloading.
(3) An alternative option is to pack up everything yourself, hire a moving
company to shift your goods and also ask them to do the unloading for
you. Unloading rates are decided per hourly. Of course, they charge a
little extra, but it is well worth it. After all, you have saved on the
packing!
(4) The latest trend among trucking companies is to offer discounts if
you book them online. You could also avail this discount if you are an
AAA member. Then again, coupons are provided by the U.S. Postal Service
moving packet.
(5) Before you get hold of the first moving company that you see, check
out with the Better Business Bureau as well as the local regulatory agency
about their reliability.
(6) Different companies will give different quotes—make a price comparison.
Some useful sites are www.MovingScam.com, www.HomeStore.com, www.HomeFair.com,
and www.MonsterMoving.com.
(7) When you finally fix the trucking company to shift your goods, get
clear estimates spelled out on paper. If there are some other charges
that might need to be paid, you need to be told about them too. Proof
should always be there to avoid being cheated.
(8) You do not want your boxes going missing—so put a number on each,
and keep a detailed list of the contents of each box. If the moving company
is also going to take up the responsibility of storing your goods, then
there are plenty of chances for things getting lost!
(9) Summer is a rotten time to be moving! Everyone seems to be relocating
at that time; so moving companies are in high demand and they hike up
their prices. So if it is possible, try to move in the middle of the month;
you will save on moving costs.
(10) While shifting into your new residence, your piano might also be
coming with you. Now a piano is not an easy thing to shift, and in the
process, it might damage a few stairwells. Does your moving company have
insurance to cover up this damage?
(11) U-Haul is a company that is to be avoided, according to some disgruntled
customers. They apparently play with quotes, and even try to charge twice
as much at the end of it all. Ths is where stored paperwork comes in handy!
Ryder is another company that is not very popular. Budget and Penske are
good companies.
(12) If large trucks
do not make you feel comfortable, get a semi. You take care
of the loading and unloading—they do the driving!
