As you start to plan your move, you have likely already calculated what it will cost you and how much you can expect to pay. While you may think that you have all the costs down, it is important to factor in these hidden costs too. Often, individuals forget about these costs as they are easy to slip the mind, but they can add up quickly and leave you with a heftier bill than you thought you would have. Let’s take a look at some of those hidden costs.
What About the Unexpected?
Nobody likes to think about the unexpected, but it is territory that you need to familiarize yourself with. You never know when something may catch you off guard and you want to have enough money to cover the cost of whatever it is that may happen to you.
Well, what type of unexpected things could happen on your move? A variety of things from a blown-out tire to a vehicle breakdown to having to pay for an extra night in a hotel because troubling weather slowed down your cross-country move. These may seem small, but they can impact your wallet and timeline at the same time.
Hiring a Cheap Mover
We all like to save money, especially on a move, but is it worth it in the end? The answer is no. While you should look for the best priced mover and you should take advantage of discounts, you want to make sure that you do not hire someone without experience or insurance. To help you with a baseline when searching for local moving prices; the average price of a mover and Tampa storage facility is around $370 for a studio and $550 for one bedroom.
If you hire the wrong company to make your move for you, you will find that your furniture may arrive damaged or it may not arrive to your new house at all.
Prior to hiring a moving company, get a quote, find out their insurance information, and ALWAYS check out their reviews to learn more about them. Lost or damaged furniture can cost you hundreds or thousands to replace.
Don’t Forget About Your Deposits
One of the costliest moves that you can make is to forget about your deposits. Remember when you moved in and you had to put down a deposit for power, water, and cable? Yep, that money is yours, but often, people forget about these and they simply leave them behind.
Another thing to consider is your deposit on your home if you were a renter. Take the time to clean your home to ensure you receive your deposit back. In fact, this could amount to a few hundred dollars or more in your pocket.
Moving is Not Always Cheap
It should come as no surprise to you that moving is not always cheap and it can be expensive, especially if you forget about the hidden costs above. Of course, there are more hidden costs such as the fuel charge to rent a moving truck, packing costs, and the cost of a storage unit. If you are on a budget, sit down and try to factor in all of the costs and leave yourself some wiggle room too.
