Moving takes a lot of money, time, and effort. It can get quite physically, emotionally, and mentally draining. But the same ordeal goes to your wallet. So as much as possible, you would want to give extra allowance to other not-so-obvious moving expenses when planning to move. To make it easier for you, Champion Movers has developed the following helpful tips you might want to consider before.
Making It Affordable
Parking Fee
Parking is usually not included in rent in a big city. So that means you must prepare yourself for more moving expenses for your car. Either you ditch your vehicle and rely on public transportation instead or bring it with you along with the expenses it may cost you once you move.
Shipping Costs
When it comes to items that won’t easily fit in your car or the truck, brace yourselves to shell out more dollars. One example is taking a TV with you. You have to weigh in if it will be better to pay for shipping or just buy a new one once you have moved into your new place. Bulkier items like pianos can also be expensive as they are hard to transport and take up a lot of space in the truck.
Sometimes if it needs to be lifted by crane, you pay an extra $150-$600. Make sure that whatever option you choose, it will be worth it.
Auto Insurance
When planning a move, it is advisable that consumers ask their insurance companies first about rate changes and whether they need to purchase more coverage. Your care insurance profile may change as every location has different policies and requirements when it comes to insurance. Some drivers are required to purchase personal injury protection.
Health Insurance
Just like auto insurance, health insurance varies from place to place. Your insurance provider can change the plan you’re on as well. Unless you are getting health insurance from your employer or spouse’s employer, switching insurance companies can be hectic, so make sure to plan to fight escalating health care expenses.
Food
Depending on where you’re moving or how you’re doing it (by plane, car, or rental truck), you will need to eat while on your way to your new place unless you want to pass out in the middle of the road out of hunger. It might just take you a few hours, but for some, it could take a few days.
So pack up food and prepare before putting your kitchen in a box. Otherwise, fast food will be your friend and might get too expensive.