5 factors that affect the cost of furniture removal

Moving day can be a horrible experience if you do everything on your own. It's a good thing there are now numerous removal companies that can provide help. But don’t book a business right away. Moving needs proper planning to ensure that it won’t hurt your wallet too much.

Smart moving is not limited to hiring a professional removalist to give you a hand. It also involves thinking about the possible expenses that come with furniture removal and making sure they fit your budget.

Here are some factors that could affect the cost of your job:

1. Transit Insurance. It’s important that you choose a removalist that has transit insurance or public liability insurance. If you encounter a business that doesn’t include it when they quote, ask how much the additional fee will be. Although insurance will raise the upfront fees of your removal job, it still costs way less than replacing your broken furniture and other items.

2. Duration of the move. How long your move will take can significantly affect the total cost you’ll be paying. So, if you’re hiring for an interstate removal job, prepare your budget for serious spending. Most businesses charge a per-hour rate, but some also offer 15 or 30-minute blocks. This will help you avoid paying a full hourly rate for a very short move.

   Tip: Because time is of the essence, it would be great if your things were all packed and ready when the movers come. This will minimise the time it takes for them to load your items up the truck.

3. Number of movers. Requesting two movers for the job will definitely cost more than hiring just one. If you’re fit to carry some heavy stuff around, why not help with the move as well? All that lifting will be a great workout. You can also ask your friends or family to come over and lend a hand.

4. Quantity of your things. If you’re planning to let them load and move everything, it might take them hours to complete the job. Why not move some things on your own? Packing small and light stuff in boxes and transporting them using your own car can help save time and money. Leave the big and heavy things, such as pieces of furniture and appliances, to the experts.

5. Vehicle size. Contrary to popular belief, choosing a small vehicle will not lower the cost. Not in all cases, anyway. If you choose a relatively small ute for the job of moving big and numerous pieces of furniture, the trips to and fro will increase. It will affect the time and the money you’ll be paying. So consider the things you need to move first, then review your options and choose the vehicle wisely.

If you hire qualified furniture movers and do proper planning, moving will be a breeze. More importantly, you’ll be getting the help you need without going over budget.