4 Little Costs That Can Add Up Without the Help of Professional Movers

If you decide to move from home to home on your own, you may think you are saving money, but a lot of little costs can quickly add up. The money you spend on the little things can result in a total cost of more than if you decided to move in the first place.



Before you overlook the speediness and professionalism of a moving company, look at how much you could pay out of pocket if you decide to embark on the journey on your own. The costs can break down into four different categories and while values may vary, they can all quickly add up.

1. Moving Equipment Costs

Whether you purchase equipment or rent equipment, the costs for those items can escalate. To move bigger items like appliances, you may rely on a large dolly and straps. You may need special lifting equipment or ramps to get items onto a truck or another vehicle. For some of the more sensitive items, you may need special boxes or crates to move them.

When you hire a moving company, they will bring their own equipment. They have plenty of moving options and know how to handle all different types of objects you need moved from your home. A moving company can also supply special crates to move fragile items so you do not have to make special purchases.

Not only does a moving company provide the equipment, but they know how to properly use the equipment as well. Their experience will save time and ensure your items get loaded on the truck without any additional damage.

2. Gas Expenses

Without a professional moving truck, you could find yourself taking multiple trips back and forth from your old house to your new house. You will likely fill a vehicle or truck multiple times before you complete the move. The gas expenses for the trip can quickly add up. This includes additional trips for supplies like moving boxes and equipment.

In some cases, you may have to take multiple vehicles and double up on your gas expenses. For example, one car may include all the items for the move while another includes people to have unpack the items and fill the house up. A moving company provides oversized trucks to fit a majority of items within one load.

Gas prices are often included as part of the moving package, so you do not have to worry about extra costs. You will know all of your expenses up front and understand exactly what you need to pay.

3. Food Costs

As you go through a move on your own, you may seek the help of others along the way. To compensate, you may offer food and drinks to anyone who helps out. While this may seem like a compromise over moving services, those costs could add up as well. You will have to pay for the food costs and possible delivery fees.

If you drive to pick up some food, then you will have to pay for extra gas and mileage. If you decide to do the move on your own, food costs can add up as well. Without direct access to appliances and a functioning kitchen, you may rely on more expensive take-out options.

Without the help of professional movers, you could take longer to unpack items and rely on expensive food options.

4. Home Damage Costs

A moving company has a lot of experience moving large scale items out of a home. If you decide to move yourself, you could cause damage to both your old home and your new home. Furniture could scuff floors, ding door frames, or cause cracks in sheet rock. The items you move could suffer from damage as well.

Even if the damage is small, the repair costs could add up. You may have to pay for products to help repair dings or buff up floors. A moving company will prevent the damage and guarantee coverage if any accidents do occur.

Trust in our professionals at Checkmate Moving & Storage, LLC, to help you get through the moving process. Contact us for a quote on all our available services.