Local Moving Strategies To Minimize Costs And Stress

Just because your new home is just down the road, doesn’t mean local moving will be without its struggles. Fortunately, you can strategize your plans in order to maximize your time and minimize your costs and stress. As with any service or product, there are seasons where renting movers are cheaper, days of the week when you can get some serious deals, and other tips that will put you well ahead of the game as well as helping you keep your sanity intact.

Yes, there is a strategy to local moving in order to maximize your load and minimize the cost. If you’re planning on hiring professionals (which can actually save you much money, stress, and sweat in the long run), you want to research which companies have the most competitive prices. It also doesn’t hurt to negotiate with movers. During busy months such as the summer holidays, they may not be so willing to come down on prices, but in a slow season they might be hurting for work and be willing to compromise. Shop around and you will either find a great deal or be able to haggle for one.

Most people move over a long weekend, being Friday, Saturday, and sometimes into Sunday. That means this is when movers are most in demand and the most overworked. While it may be slightly inconvenient, even if you are only moving local it is best to do it early to mid-week. You’ll probably get the benefit of more available movers for the job as well as first dibs on the best trucks. And local moving has the advantage of less mileage and therefore lower costs, but that’s only if the route is optimized. Before the big day, find the fastest and shortest route that will be the most convenient to use. Ensure that the truck isn’t too large for any roads or bridges and that you won’t get caught in any unpleasant traffic snarls. Generally, late morning and early afternoon is best to avoid annoying the neighborhood and hitting rush hour. This small bit of preparation can make local moving fast, efficient, and with far fewer hassles.

Many people make the mistake of doing a big move in one or two days. While this is sometimes necessary due to the selling of homes, if at all possible, take several days to a full week to start and finish. The best thing about local moving is the distance makes many small trips possible. While you’ll likely want to hire professionals to handle any large items such as refrigerators, beds, and other furniture, smaller and more delicate treasures like artwork, electronics, children’s toys, and collectibles can be moved during a few strategic days before the big one to help you clear some of the clutter. Having your most prized possessions moved first will help ease stress and decrease any chances of something getting accidentally bumped when the movers are doing the heavy load.