Keep on Truckin’: Renting a Moving Van
Planning on moving to self-storage? Or a new home? Unless you’re moving a very short distance and you don’t mind driving around with a washing machine strapped to the roof of your car, you’re going to need to rent a truck to get all of your belongings safely to their new home.
You have a choice between hiring a full-service moving crew, or renting just a truck and loading and then driving it yourself. Cost is an important factor, of course, but it’s worth bearing in mind that your time is also valuable, so weigh the costs carefully before making your decision.
Once you’ve decided what kind of service is best for you, you’ll need to make a list of how many rooms are in your home, and how many boxes and how much furniture you’ll be moving. This will help you get more accurate estimates from the companies you contact.
The initial estimate is just a starting point. You’ll need to have more specific information to get a final quote, particularly if you’re hiring a moving crew. For the latter option, someone from the company will need to come out and visually inspect your belongings before drafting a formal quote.
Use local and online resources to check out the reputations of the companies you’re considering. Ask friends for referrals, and ask the companies themselves for references. Be sure to actually call the people on the reference lists.
Make your reservation early to be sure the truck you want is available when you need it. Certain times of the year are busier than others, so lock in your dates as soon as you can.
Always build some cushion into your budget. Refundable deposits are still an out-of-pocket expense, if only temporarily, and fuel costs can fluctuate wildly, depending on the time of year.
Want to find out more about Edmonton Storage, then check out Affordable Storage Centre’s site on how to choose the best Edmonton Self Storage for your needs.
April 29, 2011 | Posted by Brian Hodson
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