In this blog entry, the professional Charleston residential moving service team here at NoFlex Moving will detail some excellent ways to save money on your residential move.
Decluttering and Reducing Excess Before Your Move
Get all your unwanted items together that can possibly sell for some money. Analyze if these items are worth the time and expense of packing and moving to your new property. If they are not, sell them online or to neighbors for some extra pocket cash. You can sell unneeded belongings by listing them online, holding a garage sale, bartering them for other items with friends or relatives, or by listing them on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or a local online marketplace.
Advance Packing
If you have time, packing your items by yourself can save you time and money during your move. Packing is probably the most expensive and labor intensive aspect of moving. Pack all of your important items including:
- Blankets
- Towels
- Decorative objects
- Clothes
- Dishes
- Books
- Toiletries
- Cleaning supplies
- Pet items
- Bedding
- Children’s toys
- Electronics
- And more
If you choose to pack by yourself, invest in high quality boxes that are sturdy, as well as packing tape. Don’t use masking tape, as it often comes loose. If you want to use our packing services, ask our professional packing team for the best type of packing service to meet your budget and needs
Work With a Trustworthy Moving Company
By working with a skilled moving service, like NoFlex, you can have a great amount of time, money, and effort that you’d otherwise spend trying to accomplish the move by yourself (which often proves to be a headache) or money that would be wasted on other, less skilled moving services that can possibly break or lose your belongings.
Saving Money on Boxes
Save money by finding paper, bubble wrap, moving blankets, and cartons for free. Ask neighbors and friends who recently moved for used packing materials or cartons. Try visiting retail stores like furniture stores, grocery stores, appliance stores, and wine stores to see if they have any sturdy boxes that they’d be willing to give away with no charge. Consider using towels or blankets to insulate delicate materials rather than buying moving blankets
Moving During Non-Peak Seasons
Most people move in the Summer, which is generally considered the peak moving season. This is because children are on Summer break, many workplaces slow down, and you won’t have to worry about navigating ice, snow, or slush. However, Summer moving can be more expensive (and booked up) than moving during other Seasons. If your moving schedule is flexible, moving during the season between October and April can save you a bit of money.
