For many planning a move, lowering the cost of the moving company is always a consideration. This is true if you are moving across Nashville or out of the state, and less on the truck has its advantages with both types of moves.
Local Moves
Local moves are those in and around the Nashville area. They are typically done over a single day, but that can depend on the size of the home and the time that the truck is loaded. Local moves are billed on an hourly rate based on the size of the moving truck and the crew required.
Reducing the number of things to be moved speeds up the process and lower the cost of the move. It also eliminates the issue of paying for items to move only to dispose of them, give them away, or sell them in the new location.
Long Distance Moves
The billing formula used by a moving company for long distanceor out of state moves is more complicated. The factor that the person moving can control is the weight of items on the truck. By reducing the number of big items or limiting the number of small items, the total weight of the load is less, resulting in the best possible price.
Getting Rid of Stuff
Before calling a moving company, consider getting rid of all the extra “stuff” in the residence. This provides a more accurate inventory for the movers to consider when preparing a quote, and it also streamlines your packing process.
Well in advance of the move, plan to sort through items in storage, collections of kitchen and household gadgets, and even look at the condition of furniture to see if it is in your best interests to sell or donate these now or move them out of Nashville to your new home.
