Moving Tips

Moving yourself will most certainly cost less than hiring a moving company, but before you go it alone, consider:

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1. How big the move is. 

Taking a teen off to college or even moving into a first or second apartment is a much different experience than moving into a four-bedroom house or downsizing to a retirement condo. Outline exactly what will be involved, in terms of quantity and size of belongings and furnishings to determine how much and what kind of help you'll need.

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2. Your and your helpers' stamina.

Moving is exhausting, both mentally and physically. Are everyone's back/knees/stress-coping skills up to it?

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3. It will cost more than you think. 

Factor in: the cost of supplies (boxes, tape, markers, bubble wrap, rope), gas and tolls, equipment rentals (hand trucks and furniture pads aren't usually included), buying your helpers lunch/dinner and beverages, and on-the-road costs (hotels, meals) if your move will take overnight or longer.

 

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Keep in mind these tips to make the move more efficiency:

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1. Do some of the work yourself.

Pack your own boxes, or even just get things inside more mover-friendly (unplug appliances, roll up rugs,

disassemble anything you can) shaves off time and therefore saves you on the hourly rate.

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2. Confirm the time of settlement.

Always double check with the real estate agent about the time of settlement before you have the key of your new home. 
 

3. Lift Booking:

Make sure the lift has been booked for your removals if you are moving into  or out of a building which need to use  a lift .

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4. Paring Reservations

Long walk will kill the time!