If you are a renter, you’ve probably moved house a time or two (or more). You’re undoubtedly aware that moving to a new Flushing rental home takes time and funds. Several elements go into estimating the cost of a move, and getting it right can be difficult. In this blog post, we will share some tips on estimating the cost of your move and provide a few resources that can help make the process smoother!
Getting Organized
The first step in estimating the cost of your move is to figure out how much stuff you own. A simple approach to accomplish this is to list all the items you plan to take with you on your move, then assign a rough estimate for each item based on size and weight. This will assist you in creating an approximate total cost for packing, loading, and transporting all of your stuff.
It’s also vital to evaluate the distance of your move because the cost depends on the miles you have to cover. If you’re moving within your city, it may be affordable compared to if you’re moving to another state or country. However, you’ll have to determine the effective approach to move your belongings from one home to another, whether that implies taking multiple trips, renting a moving truck, or hiring professional movers to assist you.
Hiring Professionals
After you’ve calculated how much it will cost to pack and transport your belongings, you will have to choose if it’s advantageous to hire professional movers or do the work yourself. Professional movers can be an excellent tool, particularly if you have a lot of furniture or heavy stuff. Yet, they commonly go together with a price tag. Remember to acquire quotes from several different companies and compare them to the cost of doing it yourself. If possible, try to book these services well in advance to lock in the best rates.
As you gather your estimates, don’t forget to include common expenses, such as:
- Packing services
- Moving insurance
- Specialty item packaging services (moving pianos, safes, artwork, etc.)
Moving Yourself
If you choose to rent a moving truck and do the move yourself, you may be able to save a little cash. Yet, there are various aspects to think about as well. First of all, you must determine the size of the moving truck you’ll need to rent. Smaller moving trucks may be inexpensive, but you may not be able to fit all your belongings in them. Numerous rental companies charge by the mile as well as by the day, so be sure your cost estimate includes both!
Other costs to account for in your DIY moving budget include:
- Gas, tolls, and parking fees
- Moving insurance
- Additional moving equipment rental (ramps and dolly)
- Packing materials (boxes, tape, covers, etc.)
Other Costs
Lastly, there are several other fees associated with moving that you should be aware of. Contingent on the move, you may need to factor in other expenditures such as temporary lodging, meals, storage costs, and expenses related to moving out and moving in (cleaning costs, security deposit, and utility set-up deposits, for example). Your new Flushing property manager is an excellent resource to ask about setting up utilities for the home you’re moving into.
By following these procedures and conducting some research on your own, you will have a fair sense of how much your move will cost. Even though it’s hard to predict all potential expenses, following this advice should help you avoid any unpleasant surprises down the road.
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