Often Overlooked Costs of Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Read the Fine Print

When you are acquiring quotes from moving companies in San Antonio, make certain and read the fine print. You must have a good understanding of the services that are included in the estimates so that you can make sure you are comparing similar services. In the event there might be something that you do not quite understand, don’t be scared to ask questions. If you think a service is missing from the estimate, it is better to bring that to the moving company’s attention now than be surprised later by an additional charge.

· When you have awkward or bulky items which might require special handling, for example a four-wheeler, hot tub or grand piano, you’ll want to bring that to the professional mover’s attention so that all additional charges can be added in your quote.

· Likewise, be aware that a few items, such as gas appliances and front-loading washing machines, might call for a third-party service to unhook the item at your current home and prep it for shipping and then hook it back up at your new house.

· If there is not much clearance on your street that makes the moving truck too big to fit, the moving company in San Antonio may need to shuttle your possessions to the moving van using a smaller truck. There is generally an additional cost for this service, so it will be important to converse about it when you are obtaining your quotes.

· You will have lots and lots of boxes to get rid of after unpacking, so confirm if an empty box pick up is incorporated in your estimate or if that is an additional charge.

Road Tripping to the New House

In the event you are moving a far distance that requires a road trip to get to your new home, you’ll need to remember to think about travel expenses. Make certain to not only budget for a hotel room, but also factor in things such as food, tolls, gas, and also emergencies that may pop up while you are in transit.

Change of Plans

From time to time life happens and your best made plans go by the wayside. If the paperwork for the closing of your new residence gets delayed or the renovations that you had planned to be finished before move in day go off track, you might need storage for your belongings. Talk with your moving company in San Antonio ASAP with regards to the delay and discuss options with them. In the event the delivery just needs to be pushed out a couple days, your items might be able to be held on the trailer they are already on. But, in the event it could be a long time before you will be ready to have your belongings delivered, your belongings will likely need to be placed into storage at a nearby warehouse. Keep in mind that the longer your belongings are in storage, the more the extra expense will be.

The Bottom Line

Yes, moving to a new residence can be stressful. Yes, surprising costs come up. But, when you do your research beforehand as well as budget fittingly, you should be a step ahead when something unplanned happens.