27 October 2020
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Home and office removals can be an expensive undertaking. However, there a few proven ways that you can save money when conducting local or interstate removals. Below are some of them.

Work With A Reputable Removalist

Compare the pricing strategies of a few reputable removalists in your area. Preferably, work with professionals that have a fixed price structure. It is a sure way to avoid hidden and extra fees that might significantly increase the removal costs. Some removal companies understand that clients have varying needs. As such, they have a separate quote for people moving on a budget. For instance, they could offer backloading services as an alternative to the conventional move. The removal company could also customise the quote to remove extra services such as packing and arranging items in your new home. They could also provide portable storage containers. 

Move Offpeak

Removal charges vary each season. Therefore, you will pay more if you intend to move during the summer, weekends or holidays. As such, you can save costs by moving during the winter or weekdays. Your removalist could also give discounts as an incentive to encourage business during the low season. You could also receive a discount if you get referred by the removalist's customers. 

Know What To Move

Inspect your home to identify clothes, furniture and household appliances that you no longer use. These items can be sold at an E-commerce website or a neighbourhood auction. It is a sure way to make additional cash and reduce the cost of moving your home. Some foods could go bad during the removals. Rather than throwing away these foods, donate them to a homeless shelter, friends or neighbours.

Consider Recycled Cartons

You do not have to use new cartons when packing your household or office items. Purchase recycled cartons from your local supermarket or at e-commerce websites. Disinfect the cartons before use. It will prevent contact with dangerous bacteria and viruses such as the COVID-19 virus. You could also save on other packaging materials such as bubble wrap. For instance, you could use old newspapers when packing ceramics and glassware. Use your blankets to pack electronics. 

Removals Insurance

Most people will opt to forego removals insurance as a way of reducing the removal costs. However, you will incur severe losses in case of an accident as you move. Most home insurance policies will cover removals. As such, you should check the terms of your home insurance policy. 

Removals do not have to be an expensive process. Work with a reputable removalist, move during the low season, know what to move, consider recycled cartons and take a removals insurance cover. 

For additional tips, reach out to a local removalist.