Often Overlooked Costs of Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Pay Attention to the Fine Print

When you are acquiring estimates from moving companies in Tulsa, be sure and pay attention to the fine print. You need to have a firm understanding of the services that are contained in the estimates so that you can make sure you are comparing like services. If there’s something that you do not understand, never be afraid to speak up. If you believe a service was overlooked from the quote, it is best to bring that to the moving company’s attention now than be upset later because of an additional charge.

· When you have large or bulky belongings that could require special handling, like a four-wheeler, hot tub or baby grand piano, you’ll want to bring that to the professional mover’s attention so that all additional charges can be included in the quote.

· Also, be aware that a number of items, such as gas appliances and front-loading washing machines, might need a third-party service to unhook the item at your origin location and prepare it for transport and then hook it back up at your new home.

· In the event there is tight clearance on your street that makes the truck too large to fit, the moving company in Tulsa may need to shuttle your possessions to the moving truck using a smaller truck. There is generally an additional charge for this service, so it’s important to converse about it when you are obtaining your quotes.

· You will likely have lots and lots of boxes to get rid of after unpacking, so check to see if an empty box pick up is entered in your quote or if that is an additional charge.

Road Tripping to the New Home

If you are moving a far distance that calls for a road trip to get to your new residence, you will want to budget for travel expenses. Be sure to not only budget for a hotel room, but also factor in essentials such as food, tolls, gas, and also emergencies which might come up while you are travelling to your new house.

Change of Plans

Occasionally life happens and your best made plans go by the wayside. Should the paperwork for the closing of your new residence becomes delayed or the construction that you had planned to conclude before move in day go off track, you could need storage for your belongings. Talk with your moving company in Tulsa ASAP about the setback and discuss options with them. If the delivery only needs to be pushed out a couple days, your possessions could be able to be stored on the trailer they are loaded on. But, when it’ll be a long time before you will be ready to have your items delivered, your belongings will likely need to be unloaded into storage at a nearby warehouse. Remember that the longer your belongings are in storage, the higher the added cost will be.

The Bottom Line

Yes, moving to a new residence could be stressful. Yes, surprising expenses crop up. However, when you do your research beforehand and also budget fittingly, you should be a step ahead if something unpredictable happens.