Often Overlooked Costs of Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Review the Fine Print

When you are getting estimates from moving companies in Killeen, make sure 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 apples-to-apples. When there is something that you don’t quite understand, do not be nervous to ask questions. If you find a service is missing from the quote, it’s better to bring that to the moving company’s attention sooner than be upset later because of an additional charge.

· In the event you have large or bulky belongings which might require special handling, such as a four-wheeler, hot tub or grand piano, you’ll want to bring that to the professional mover’s attention so that any extra charges can be incorporated in the estimate.

· Also, understand that some things, such as gas appliances and front-loading washing machines, likely need a third-party service to unhook the item at your current home and prepare it for transit and then hook it back up at your new house.

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

· You are going to have a lot of boxes to get rid of after unpacking, so double check if an empty box pick up is entered in your estimate or if that will be an extra charge.

Road Tripping to the New Residence

In the event you are moving a distance which requires a road trip to get to your new house, you will need to remember to budget for travel expenses. Be sure to not only budget for a hotel room, but also add in things like food, tolls, gas, as well as emergencies that might pop up while you are on the road.

Change of Plans

Sometimes life happens and your best made plans crumble. Should the paperwork for the closing of your new home becomes delayed or the construction which you had planned to conclude before move in day go off track, you might need storage for your belongings. Communicate with your moving company in Killeen ASAP with regards to the delay and discuss options with them. If the delivery only needs to be pushed out a few days, your belongings might be able to be kept on the trailer they are loaded on. However, when it’ll be an extended time before you will be ready to accept delivery, your items will likely need to be unloaded into storage at a nearby warehouse. Remember that the longer your items are in storage, the more the additional expense will be.

The Bottom Line

Yes, moving to a new residence can be a challenge. Yes, unplanned expenses crop up. But, when you do your research in advance and budget appropriately, you will be a step ahead when something unpredictable happens.