Often Overlooked Costs of Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Pay Attention to the Fine Print

When you are acquiring quotes from moving companies in Colorado Springs, be sure and read the fine print. You must have a firm understanding of what is incorporated in each estimate so that you can be sure you are comparing apples-to-apples. When there’s something that you do not understand, don’t be scared to ask questions. If you believe a service was overlooked from the estimate, it’s better to bring that to the moving company’s attention now than be upset later because of an additional charge.

· In the event you have awkward or bulky items which may need special handling, for example a four-wheeler, hot tub or baby grand piano, you will need to bring that to the professional mover’s attention so that any additional charges can be added in your estimate.

· Similarly, understand that a number of items, like gas appliances and front-loading washing machines, likely need a third-party company to unhook the item at your current residence and prepare it for transport and then hook it back up at your new house.

· If there is tight clearance on your street which makes the moving truck too large to fit, the moving company in Colorado Springs could need to shuttle your possessions to the truck using a smaller truck. There’s normally an additional expense for this service, so it’s vital to converse about it when you are obtaining your estimates.

· You will likely have lots of boxes to deal with after unpacking, so confirm if an empty box pick up is incorporated in your quote or if that is an extra charge.

Road Tripping to the New House

When you are moving a longer distance which calls for a road trip to get to your new home, you’ll want to take into consideration travel expenses. Be sure to not only include money for a hotel room, but additionally add in essentials like food, tolls, gas, and also emergencies which may crop up while you are travelling to your new house.

Change of Plans

Sometimes life happens and your best made plans crumble. If the paperwork for the closing of your new home becomes delayed or the renovations that you had planned to be finished prior to move in day go off track, you may need storage for your belongings. Talk with your moving company in Colorado Springs as early on as you can regarding the delay and discuss options with them. In the event the delivery only needs to be delayed a day or two, your belongings could be able to be stored on the trailer they are loaded on. On the other hand, when it will be several weeks or even months before you will be ready to have your belongings delivered, your items will likely need to be placed into storage at a nearby warehouse. Keep in mind that the longer your items are in storage, the higher the additional cost will be.

The Bottom Line

Yes, moving to a new residence may be challenging. Yes, surprising expenses pop up. However, if you do your research beforehand as well as budget fittingly, you will be a step ahead when something unexpected happens.