Is it Cheaper to Hire a Moving Company?

Posted by moverjunction on January 17th, 2021

When I suggest someone to hire a moving company while relocating the home, the first reaction would be – Isn’t that expensive? Why should I burn my wallet when I can handle the entire process myself? 

This made me think deeply on this topic and made me realize that there’s a lot of misconception about the costs that a mover charges. Hold on. Let me clear that part. Moving companies are not expensive at all.

Before you shoot the next question, let me add this ‘conditions apply’. Yes, you heard it. Great. Let me delve deeper and explain to you how to get a cheaper quote.

Things to note when you get a quote

When you receive a quote, you need to confirm it meets your business needs. It needs to be affordable and at the same time should meet your budget. 

Just being cheap should not be the only reason for choosing a quote instead it should satisfy your demands. For example, when a quote is cheap but does not include insurance, run away from it as it is not safe.

Are quotes you receive online safe?

This is a common question. You receive multiple quotes from different companies but who will guarantee safety? 

This is tricky but there are ways to check the authenticity of online quotes by moving companies.

• Check the background of the mover

• Ensure it is in the business for at least 10 years

• The client list is robust with satisfied customers

• There has been no name change in the past 10 years

• The moving company is ready to negotiate

Can you negotiate over an online quote?

You receive online quotes from multiple moving companies and the best way to cut down the quote is to negotiate over them. When you have many quotes in hand, you are in a better position to bargain. The more quotes you have, the more you learn about them.

Analyze each quote and compare which one has what. If you feel like adding a service or removing one, talk to the moving company and learn how much the cost difference will be.  

Never entertain a mover that’s not willing to negotiate or make tweaks in the quote. 

How does a moving company score better than DIY? 

As of now, we were discussing moving quotes; it’s natural that you have the question ‘why not DIY’.

For every first time mover, packing the stuff and loading the truck is an easy process – until you do it. Trust me, that is disastrous. Being an amateur, you will stumble upon while packing your stuff. You shop for packing materials and would realize that the packing stuff doesn’t come cheap and you won’t require it more than once.

In the same way, packing and handling both delicate and heavy stuff are dangerous. A slight mistake can injure you or damage the property. Why should you need to take that risk? 

Instead, when you hire professional assistance, you move less risky and hassle-free.

Change the moving date to cut down the moving quote

Are you ready to negotiate over the moving date? You can get a cheaper instant moving quote online. This is because during the period from March to September, there’s a heavy rush in the market and the quotes are extremely high. 

Instead, if you are prepared to shift the date to off-season, that’s the winter, there are better chances of you getting discounts on the quotes. 

Similarly, weekends and public holidays are also to be avoided.

Finding a cheap moving company quote online is a challenge but not an impossible task. All you need is proper homework and willingness to negotiate. Wait till the right mover hits. Surely, you will move cheap to the new home. The cost saved in moving can be utilized to give a facelift to the new residence.