Often Overlooked Costs of Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Pay Attention to the Fine Print

When you are getting quotes from moving companies in Atlanta, make certain and read the fine print. You need to have a decent understanding of what is contained in the estimates so that you can make sure you are comparing like services. In the event there’s something that you do not understand, don’t be nervous to ask questions. If you think a service is missing from the estimate, it is best to bring that to the moving company’s attention now than be unhappy later because of an additional charge.

· In the event you have large or bulky items that may need special handling, like a snowmobile, hot tub or grand piano, you’ll want to bring that to the professional mover’s attention so that any additional charges can be added in your estimate.

· Similarly, be aware that a few things, like gas appliances and also front-loading washing machines, might require a third-party service to unhook the item at your origin location and prep it for shipping and then hook it back up at your new house.

· In the event there is not a lot of clearance on your street that makes the moving van too large to fit, the moving company in Atlanta will likely need to shuttle your possessions to the truck using a smaller truck. There’s usually an additional charge for this service, so it’s important to converse about it when you are obtaining your quotes.

· You are going to have lots and lots of boxes to get rid of after unpacking, so check to see if an empty box pick up is incorporated in your quote or if that is an additional charge.

Road Tripping to the New House

In the event you are moving a longer distance which requires a road trip to get to your new house, you’ll need to take into consideration travel expenses. Be sure to not only include money for a hotel room, but additionally factor in essentials such as food, tolls, gas, and also emergencies which could pop up while you’re in transit.

Change of Plans

From time to time life happens and your best made plans crumble. If the paperwork for the closing of your new home gets delayed or the construction that you had planned to be completed ahead of move in day go off track, you may need storage for your stuff. Communicate with your moving company in Atlanta ASAP with regards to the delay and discuss options with them. Should the delivery just needs to be pushed out a few days, your items may be able to be kept on the trailer they are already on. But, when it will be a long time before you will be ready to have your items delivered, your things will likely need to be placed into storage at a nearby warehouse. Keep in mind that the longer your things are in storage, the higher the additional cost will be.

The Bottom Line

Yes, moving to a new residence might be a challenge. Yes, unplanned expenses crop up. But, if you do your research ahead of time and also budget fittingly, you’ll be a step ahead when something unexpected happens.