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Questions to Ask Your Boston Movers to Save Money

April 16, 2016 by admin

Moving can be very expensive. Of course, all of these expenses happen at the same time you’re transitioning to a new city, a new job, a new life…all of which requires having some cash up front if you want to keep stress levels down. That’s why saving money on your move is a good idea. Here are questions to ask your Boston movers if you’re interested in keeping costs down.

Ask your Boston Mover: Do you assess a minimum load charge?

Small households, couples and single people often don’t have as much stuff as larger families. When it’s just you, you need fewer beds than a couple and their four kids! Yet many moving companies penalize the smaller households by charging a minimum load fee. It’s dumb to pay for moving truck space you don’t need and can’t use. If they do charge the fee, see if it can be waived – or find a Boston mover who’s not charging unfair fees!

Ask Your Boston Mover: Is it cheaper to ship this?

Particularly relevant to long distance and international moves, shipping furniture, electronics, personal belonging and more can be a much more cost effective option than having your Boston movers handle everything directly. Ideally, you’ll want to work with a company that’s very experienced when it comes to packing and shipping – especially for fragile items! – and that can provide complete tracking and insurance coverage for your items while they’re in transit.

Ask Your Boston Mover: How much is this going to cost?

A reputable moving company will provide you with a cost estimate right up front. These numbers should be binding. It’s not okay for a moving company to add on fees or surcharges after the fact, once they’ve taken possession of all of your stuff. Check your moving company’s reputation online: in today’s social media driven world, it’s not hard to find which Boston moving companies are a joy to work with and which ones should be avoided.

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