Often Overlooked Costs of Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Review the Fine Print

When you are obtaining quotes from moving companies in Little Rock, make certain and read the fine print. You should have a good understanding of what is contained in each estimate so that you can make certain you are comparing like services. In the event there is something that you do not understand, never be nervous to ask questions. If you believe a service was overlooked from the quote, it is better to bring that to the moving company’s attention sooner than be unhappy later due to an additional charge.

· If you have big or bulky items that may require special handling, for example a riding lawnmower, hot tub or grand piano, you will want to bring that to the professional mover’s attention so that any extra charges can be added in the estimate.

· Also, be aware that a few things, like gas appliances and also front-loading washing machines, likely need a third-party company to unhook the item at your current home and prepare it for transport and then hook it back up at your new house.

· When there is tight clearance on your street that makes the moving truck too large to fit, the moving company in Little Rock will likely need to shuttle your belongings to the truck using a smaller truck. There is generally an additional expense for this service, so it is crucial to converse about it when you are getting your quotes.

· You will likely have lots of boxes to deal with after unpacking, so double check if an empty box pick up is included in your estimate or if that would be an additional charge.

Road Tripping to the New Home

When you are moving a far distance which requires a road trip to get to your new home, you’ll need to take into consideration travel expenses. Make sure to not only include money for a hotel room, but also add in essentials such as food, tolls, gas, as well as emergencies that might pop up while you are travelling to your new house.

Change of Plans

Occasionally life happens and your best made plans go by the wayside. If the paperwork for the closing of your new house becomes delayed or the repairs which you had thought would conclude before move in day go off track, you could need storage for your things. Communicate with your moving company in Little Rock as soon as possible with regards to the delay and talk about options with them. If the delivery just needs to be pushed back a couple days, your items could be able to be held on the trailer they are already loaded on. But, in the event it could 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 closeby warehouse. Keep in mind that the longer your things are in storage, the higher the extra expense will be.

The Bottom Line

Yes, moving to a new house could be a challenge. Yes, unplanned costs pop up. However, when you do your research ahead of time as well as budget properly, you’ll be a step ahead when something unexpected happens.