Planning on moving to self-storage? Or a new home? Unless you're moving a very short distance and you don't mind driving around with a washing machine strapped to the roof of your car, you're going to need to rent a truck to get all of your belongings safely to their new home.
You have a choice between hiring a full-service moving crew, or renting just a truck and loading and then driving it yourself. Cost is an important factor, of course, but it's worth bearing in mind that your time is also valuable, so weigh the costs carefully before making your decision.
Regardless of which option you choose, you'll need to go through your home and make a list of everything that you'll be moving. Be sure to include all furnishings and appliances, and the number and types of rooms, to get an idea of how many boxes there are going to be so that you can start collecting estimates.
Remember that any prices you're quoted based on the inventory is just an estimate; someone from the company will have to come out and do a walkthrough to see exactly what they're dealing with before they can tell you how much it will cost.
Before you start gathering quotes, you should probably investigate the reputations of the companies you're considering using. Taking this step first can reduce the number of calls you have to make.
It's very important that you make your reservations early, or you may find yourself scrambling around and settling on an inferior company at the last minute.
In addition to budgeting your time wisely, you'll need to budget your money wisely as well. Be sure you know which costs are included in your contract, and which will be out-of-pocket expenses.
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