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We all know that sticking to a budget is one of the most crucial aspects of moving at any level, from local to long distance. But sometimes, it can feel incredibly difficult to craft your budget when you are only given a rough estimate of how much your moving services will cost. With the price of Fort Lauderdale moving services fluctuating so much, it can feel almost impossible to know what to expect to pay. Here’s a rough guide to understanding these price ranges.
Summertime moves will always cost more. This is when kids can easily switch schools without a lot of disruption, and when adults usually have vacation time from work. Moving companies Fort Lauderdale are busy with nonstop moving jobs during the months between May and August, and as the rules of supply and demand dictate, they can charge more. Inversely, moves taking place during the autumn and winter months will usually cost less, as movers in Fort Lauderdale have less on their plate and will want to maximize business leads.
If you pay for only a moving truck rental and haul all your own things into the truck, your moving price will substantially differ from what is charged by a full service moving company. Also, if you only have a few boxes and small furniture pieces to be moved, consider renting a one way cargo van instead of a family-sized moving truck. Your moving price will drop immensely.
Moving from one place to another is an intensive process. You are in charge of getting all your worldly possessions from A to B without harm or damage, which is much easier said than done. Additionally, hiring movers is a wonderful idea to help ease the burden of anxiety, but it’s not without its own set of monetary woes. Here are some of the things that can drive up the costs of your move if you’re not careful.
Packing Services. You can expect to pay about 1/4 of the total cost of a standard, three-hour truck and labor cost move on packing services. This means that you will only have to be available for any questions your Fort Lauderdale movers may have while they professionally pack and custom-crate everything in your home. Of course, this also takes extra time and labor, so you’ll be looking at an increased gratuity charge on top of your moving costs.
Drivers. Whether you need someone to drive a huge moving truck for you, or drive your own personal vehicle while you man the wheel of the moving truck, you can look forward to paying a couple hundred extra dollars for driving costs. This figure increases with distance, so keep this in mind if you are moving state to state. Also, things like fuel and vehicle maintenance will also come to light.
Stairs, elevators, and long walks. If your movers are forced to park far away from your home and walk over 75 feet with your items, it will cost you extra. Also, there’s an added fee for moving with stairs or elevators. Keep these things in mind when you make your budget.