Moving is often expensive, and even legitimate moving companies may have hidden costs that you don't know about. Speak up and ask questions to get a more accurate estimate of your total moving costs. Here are some potential additions to your moving bill:
- Packing or disconnection fees: If you are paying movers to do the packing for you, you may be charged extra for items that are more complicated than just putting them in a box. Ask your movers if they charge extra to disassemble furniture or disconnect gas lines. If you are packing on your own, the movers may charge extra if they decide your boxes need to be re-packed to make the trip trouble-free. Be wary that items you pack yourself may not be covered by moving insurance.
- Heavy items: Weighty items such as pianos, hot tubs, and gym equipment may require extra manpower or equipment. Ask if heavy lifting fees are included in your estimate.
- Inconvenient location: If you are moving into a six-floor walk-up, your movers may charge extra for all that additional exertion. Or, if your home is located on a narrow street or has other obstacles, there may be additional fees.
- Too much downtime: If you are not prepared before your movers arrive, they may add to the original estimate while they spend additional time boxing up your stuff. Also, if the movers arrive before you at your new home, they may bill you while they wait for you.
- Additional trips: If your moving truck is not big enough to hold all of your belongings and needs to make more than one trip, this will add to the cost of your move. Find out if the movers offer a larger truck at a reasonable price, as it may be less than the cost of multiple trips.
- Personal expenses: Most likely you will incur costs moving yourself and your family to your new home, so don't forget to add these expenses to your budget. Items such as refreshments for your family and for the movers are essential.
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