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How to Estimate the Cost of Your Move

Fort Worth Renter Signing a Form from a Professional Mover If you are a renter, the possibilities are you’ve moved house a time or two (or more). You likely already understand that moving to a new Fort Worth rental home takes time and money. Many aspects go into estimating the cost of a move, and getting it right can be tricky. In this blog post, we will explore some tips on estimating the cost of your move and provide a few resources that can help make the process smoother!

Getting Organized

The first step in estimating the cost of your move is to figure out how much stuff you own. A proper idea to accomplish this is to list all the items you plan to take with you on your move, then assign a rough estimate for each item based on size and weight. This will assist you in calculating an approximate total cost for packing, loading, and transporting all your possessions.

It’s also essential to measure the distance of your move, as the fee depends on the miles you traveled. If you’re moving within your city, it may be more low-cost than if you’re moving to another state or country. Yet, you will need to determine the best way to move your belongings from one home to another, whether that involves taking multiple trips, renting a moving truck, or hiring professional movers to guide you.

Hiring Professionals

After estimating how much it will take to pack and transport your belongings, you need to choose whether it’s worth it to hire professional movers or do the work yourself. Professional movers can be a great help, especially if you have a lot of furniture or heavy things. But they typically accompany a price tag. Get quotes from several companies and compare them to the cost of doing it yourself. Preferably, attempt to book these services well in advance to lock in the best rates.

As you compile your estimates, don’t forget to incorporate common expenses, such as:

  • Packing services
  • Moving insurance
  • Specialty item packaging services (moving pianos, safes, artwork, etc.)

Moving Yourself

If you want to rent a moving truck and do the move yourself, you may be able to save a bit of money. But there are several aspects to keep in mind. First of all, must assess the size of the moving truck you’ll need to rent. Smaller moving trucks may be more affordable, but you may be unable to fit all your belongings in them. Many rental companies charge by the mile and by the day, so be sure your cost estimate includes both!

Other costs to account for in your DIY moving budget include:

  • Gas, tolls, and parking fees
  • Moving insurance
  • Additional moving equipment rental (ramps and dolly)
  • Packing materials (boxes, tape, covers, etc.)

Other Costs

In the end, there are a couple of other expenditures associated with moving that you need to bear in mind. Depending on the move, you may need to incorporate additional charges like temporary lodging, meals, storage costs, and expenses related to moving out and moving in (cleaning costs, security deposit, and utility set-up deposits, for example). Your new Fort Worth property manager is a great resource for inquiries about setting up utilities for the home you’re moving into.

By complying with this instruction and conducting some research on your own, you should have a good understanding of how much your move will cost. Even though it is difficult to predict all potential expenses, following this advice should help you avoid any possible issues down the road.

 

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