Santa Monica Moving

1. Santa Monica Moving - Pedros Moving Services Moving Expenses You Didn’t See Coming And How to Avoid Them If you’re getting ready to move, you have a lot to be excited about. You’ve got a fresh start in front of you, from new restaurants and community centers to neighbors and, of course, your home. With the process of moving, though, there are a lot of hidden expenses that are not so exciting. The average cost of moving runs about $12,000 - $13,000. That probably sounds insane until you break it down. The total cost on moving can creep on you in the form of little charges. Some of them are inevitable, and even worth it, like hiring professional movers for packing and storage services -- our Santa Monica Moving services can help with that! Other charges are not so worth it, but you can avoid them. Here are some simple ways to get that total moving cost down without too much effort on your part. Move Mid-Month Movers are busiest at the beginning and end of the months (typically between May through September). Cut costs by moving in the middle of the month when things slow down for them.

2. Most people move on the weekends when they are off work and the kids are out of school. To reserve these spots you should book your movers at least 30 days ahead of time. If you are moving sooner than that, reserve your moving days between Monday and Thursday. Take Your Planning Seriously Label all your boxes and color code them by room to save time when the movers pack and unpack from the truck. It can also be helpful to draw out where your boxes and belongings will go so that way they don’t have to spend time figuring it out when you arrive -- the more of their time you save, the more money you save. Save Money on Boxes If you can help it, don’t buy boxes brand new. Look around your garage or basement for electronics and appliance boxes. Head down to nearby stores and see if you can’t take their discarded packaging. You’d be amazed what you find if you do a little digging. Get That Tax Break If you’re moving for a job, you might be able to get tax deductions on storage and transportation, plus lodging and travel costs throughout the move. Check to see if you qualify for moving related tax deductions on the IRS moving guidelines page. Keep Your Weight Down While short distance movers typically charge by the hour, if you are moving across the country they are likely charging by weight and distance. Before your long distance move your professional movers will give you a weight estimate based on houses that are similar in size. This is your chance to get rid of anything you don’t need -- that includes furniture, appliances and personal belongings that you never got around to tossing, or you plan to replace them when you arrive. As far as distance charges

3. go, there’s not much you can do. Ask the moving company if they have mileage fees included in their estimate so you can budget for them ahead of time. Pre-Pack What You Can Even if you are hiring full service moving, you can cut costs by packing the smaller stuff before hand. Books, electronics, and personal belongings may look deceivingly small, but having movers pack everything up could add a few hundred dollars to your bill. Ready to get moving? Call our Santa Monica movers today to get started! Contact: Ph: (310) 908-3672 11461 Hart St, North Hollywood, CA 91605