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8 Tips for Saving Time & Money When Moving House
8 Tips for Saving Time & Money When Moving House

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Jul 02, 2024 Admin

8 Tips for Saving Time & Money When Moving House

Moving can be a very stressful process that takes a lot of time, energy and money to do. However, the moving process can be made far easier by following some tried and true moving hacks. Transcorp Removals & Storage is a respected Australian moving company with years of expertise in organising the moving process. We highly recommend the below DIY moving tips that you can do whether you hire professional movers or not.

Save Time Moving House Tips

Make Moving Checklists

It can be helpful to make moving checklists for different aspects of your move. Making designated checklists before your move and a separate checklist for the move itself can be very beneficial, allowing you to remember everything that needs to be done. Some of the most common moving checklist ideas include:

  • Removalist cost and paperwork checklist
  • Item packing checklist
  • Packing supplies checklist
  • Cleaning house checklist
  • Transportation checklist

Pack Everything You Can in Advance

One of the most commonly overlooked packing tips for moving house is packing what you can as early as possible. It’s recommended that you pack items you don’t need on a day-to-day basis long before moving day, helping to drastically reduce how much packing needs to be done at the last minute. This can include things like:

  • Old or seasonal clothes
  • Books
  • Decorations
  • DVDs
  • Video games
  • Seldom used dishes

Labelling Boxes for Moving

Labelling boxes for moving is one of the easiest and most efficient moving tips to follow. By clearly writing on each box with a marker pen, both you and any removalists you hire will be able to quickly determine which room in your new house it needs to go in. Alternatively, you can use coloured stickers to indicate different rooms.

Save Money Moving House Tips

Declutter Before Moving

Going through your belongings before you pack them can save a lot of money as well as reducing how much work is involved in the overall move. When you declutter before moving, you’ll be able to sell or dispose of any items you no longer want or need instead of packing them needlessly. Packing unnecessary items can make moving with a removalist more expensive, as there will be more boxes of items for them to move for you.

Use Household Items to Wrap Items

It’s recommended that you make a packing supplies checklist that includes conventional packaging supplies like moving boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper and other packing materials. However, if you think it will cost a lot to buy these items, you can use various household items instead. For large items like tables, furniture and TV sets, doonas and bath towels can be used to provide protection, while kitchen tea towels, shirts and sweaters can be used to cushion plates, glassware and other fragile items.

Use a Removalist Cost Calculator

Anyone wanting to hire professional movers should know as early as possible how much doing so will cost. Reputable moving companies’ websites will have an online calculator that customers can use to get an estimate of the total cost, making it easier to better financially plan their move and save money.

Compare Moving Quotes

If you choose to hire professional movers, it’s important to compare moving quotes from different companies. Determine what each quote includes so you can select a company that offers everything you need while providing good value for money. You should look at:

  • The overall price
  • What size trucks the movers will use
  • If insurance and moving materials are included
  • How many movers will be working on your move
  • The length of time they estimate the move will take

Do the Whole Move Yourself

Although highly recommended, it may not be financially sound to hire professional movers. Anyone who needs to be frugal with their move can ask their friends and family to help out, resulting in lower costs. However, keep in mind that moving yourself can increase the risk of items being accidentally damaged or walls or floors getting scuffed.

Contact Us Today

We hope you’ve found our time saving and budget-friendly moving tips helpful. If you would like further advice on organising the moving process or want to use our services, call Transcorp Removals & Storage today on 1300 466 838 or contact us online.

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