money saving tips – TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®

April 10, 2023May 1, 2023 Movers Who Blog Uncategorized

Moving can be costly: Here are 4 useful money saving tips for your next move

Moving is stressful enough, but another thing that can create additional stress is figuring out how much a home move will cost. Don’t fret – below, you will find a few tips on how you can prepare for your next move while also saving a little money!

It’s important to remember that no move is the same and the cost will differ based on the distance of a move, the number of items you have, and how many trucks or movers you need. Typically, if you’re moving locally you are charged by the hour, but if you’re moving long-distance, you’re charged by the miles driven and the weight of the move.

Now, let’s get into some money-saving tips for your next home move!

Be honest

You’ve probably heard it before: honesty is key. When you call to set up a move, it’s extremely important to be honest about everything you need moved, as this will help with your moving estimate and make it as accurate as possible. Not providing the customer service representative with accurate information on how many boxes you have or mentioning you have big furniture pieces could add on more time and effect your original estimate.

Pack efficiently

Packing can be a lot of work, but when you’re moving, it must be done. If you want to save money, it’s a good idea to have your boxes packed and ready to go before your movers arrive, so when they do get there, they can get right to work and start loading the truck. Packing isn’t always easy, so if you’re looking for help, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving teams are professionally trained to pack your items and can help you get the job done before your move. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK also offers moving boxes and packing supplies!

Looking for packing tips? If so, click here.

Disassemble all furniture and beds before your moving crew arrives

While you can have your movers disassemble your furniture and beds, doing it yourself before your moving crew arrives can help cut down the time it takes for your move. Breaking down these items ahead of time and having them ready to be loaded will mean your moving team is spending a little less time at your home. It’s important to remember to keep all pieces and small parts together so you can easily find them at your new place.

Have your items organized

Organization is key especially on moving day. Having your belongings organized in one central location like the living room, garage, or right near the front door makes it easier and quicker for your movers to take the items and load them onto the truck. This is a great way to help cut down on time.

Be prepared

The best thing to do for keeping everything on track is to come up with a gameplan ahead of time. Having a plan will provide your family with what they can expect during the move, and it can also help with any obstacles that may come up during the move. Looking to get a plan in place so you’re organized before and throughout your move? Try using our movetrac app.

As you get ready for your move make sure to check out these helpful moving day tips. If you’re planning a home move and are looking for some help, visit our website to learn how TWO MEN AND A TRUCK can help you move forward.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the first and largest franchised moving company in the United States. Let us help move you forward! For more helpful tips and information on moving services subscribe to our blog and like us on Facebook.

April 25, 2022 Movers Who Blog Moving, Tips and Tricks

Five money-saving tips to save you some cash during your next move

One of the biggest concerns we hear when people inquire about hiring professional movers is the cost.

Cost is determined by a variety of factors when hiring movers: how much you’re moving, drive time, total hours or distance of the move, how many movers or trucks are needed, and more. However, there are a few simple things you can do to help save yourself money on your next move!

We’ve listed a few of our best money saving tips so you can keep a little extra cash in your pocket and save on the final bill!

Honesty

No, this isn’t just a life motto you should live by (although it’s not a bad idea to always be honest). What we mean by “honesty” is being forthright with how much you are planning to move from one home to the next. Including as much details as possible on big furniture pieces, number of boxes, etc., will only help you in the long run.

If the moving team arrives and there’s more than you led on, it’s going to take more time, effort, and space in the truck, which will drive up the cost of your move.

Pack with a purpose

Proper packing goes a long way when it comes to home moving. Not only is it critical in protecting your items during the entire move, but it can also save you money. If your items are not packed properly prior to the movers arrival, they’ll need to do pack items up themselves or what for you to finish packing, which takes additional time that’s added onto your final bill.

If you need assistance with packing, you can hire our moving teams to arrive prior to moving day and pack for you. Or, we offer a full line of moving boxes and packing supplies to help you get the job done right. For helpful packing tips, click here.

Disassemble furniture and beds prior to moving day

This isn’t a requirement when hiring professional movers, but it is something manageable you can do on your own and it will cut down on moving time. If furniture pieces are broken down and disassembled prior to your moving team’s arrival, they can quickly load it onto the moving truck and focus their attention elsewhere. Just be sure you keep all pieces and small parts together so they’re easy to find at your new place!

Organize!

Organization is another major key component for a successful home move. Organizing boxes, bins, and other items that need to be moved into one central moving area (think garage or front door) will save significant time, as movers can create a streamlined path from this area to the truck and not worry about navigating around your entire home.

Stay prepared

As a reminder: stay prepared and ready for anything on your move day. Planning ahead of time with your move will allow you to have a game plan so you know what to expect, helping to eliminate the possibility of needing to make last-minute changes. If you need help with planning, try using our movetrac app to get organized leading up to and through moving day!

For more helpful moving tips to get you ready for moving day, click here. If you are looking to complete an upcoming home move, visit our website to learn how TWO MEN AND A TRUCK can help you move forward today.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the first and largest franchised moving company in the United States. Let us help move you forward! For more helpful tips and information on moving services subscribe to our blog and like us on Facebook.

March 22, 2021April 12, 2021 Movers Who Blog Uncategorized

Top 5 money-saving tips for your next home move

There’s never a bad scenario to save some money, right? We know the biggest concern people have with hiring professional movers can be the cost, so we’ve developed a few easy tips for you to keep in mind for your next move.

The most important factor when it comes to saving money during the moving process is time. Local moves are generally charged by the hour, so anything you can do to cut down on the time your movers are there will save you money in the long run.

Take a look at some of our helpful tips for preparing and saving time and money on your move!

Be honest with your moving company

It’s extremely important to be as accurate as possible when setting up a move with a professional moving company. You may think leaving out a detail or two about what you need moved is ok when getting your estimate and booking a move, but in the end, it could end up causing your move to take longer and cost more than your estimate outlined.

When the moving company is working with you to complete your moving estimate, be as accurate as possible with their team so they can accurately prepare for your move. Failing to mention certain items or belongings (like large objects), how many boxes you have, or how big your home actually is may add more time to the move as they make adjustments on the day of.

Disassemble all furniture and beds

While not necessary – movers at most of our locations can disassemble and reassemble furniture and beds for you – however this will save you time if you do it on your own. Generally, items like this need to be disassembled before being loaded onto the truck, so if you are able to do it before the moving team arrives, that is less time they’ll spend doing it at your home.

Pack efficiently

Packing is vital to any home move, and if your items are packed upon the arrival of your moving team, they can begin loading the truck immediately.

If you need help with packing, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK moving teams are professionally trained to pack your belongings and can pack as little or as much as you’d like! Or, if you want to pack on your own, we offer a full line of moving boxes and packing supplies that will help with any move.

For more packing tips, click here.

Organize all belongings

Another way to significantly cut down on time is by organizing all of your belongings in a central location. This can be somewhere like the living room or the garage, but having one central location will cut down on the time the movers have to spend navigating through your home. An easily accessible area will allow them to quickly work back and forth between the moving truck and your home.

Be prepared

Above all else, be prepared. Many of our frontline team members have mentioned that nothing beats good planning when it comes to moving day, and doing so will eliminate any last minute change ups, eliminate the need to add more time, and again – save you money! Try using one of our moving checklists or our movetrac app to help with preparation.

May 26, 2020June 15, 2020 Movers Who Blog Moving, Packing

Moving soon? Don’t miss these money-saving tips!

When it comes to home moving, there are several tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years to not only make a move easier and more efficient, but save you a little money, too!

An important factor to consider when trying to save money on your next home move is time. Time plays a huge factor with most moving companies, as local moves are typically charged by the hour (this excludes long-distance moving). If you’re able to cut down on the amount of time movers spend at each home, you’re certainly going to cut down on the final bill.

Here are a few helpful tips to eliminate move-day stress, cut down on time, and save you some cash!

Be honest when completing your moving estimate

It may seem obvious, but it’s worth mentioning – it’s important to be honest with the moving company when completing your estimate. Whether you’re completing a virtual in-home consultation, someone is arriving at your home to do the estimate, or you’re doing it over the phone, you want to be as accurate as possible with the staff so they can accurately prepare for your home.

If you fail to mention certain items (especially large pieces of furniture), amount of boxes you have, or aren’t clear on the size of your home, this could add time to the move and require them to make adjustments on the fly.

Disassemble all beds and furniture

Many types of furniture will be disassembled when they are loaded onto the moving truck, so the less time your movers have to spend doing this, the less time they will need to spend on the move overall.

If everything is taken apart when they arrive, they can load it right on to the truck and move on to the next item.

Pack all of your items away

Packing is crucial to the success of any move, and it’s up to the customer to ensure items are packed when moving day arrives. If your items are all packed away and ready when the movers arrive, they can immediately begin loading the moving truck which will speed up the move dramatically.

For more packing tips, click here.

Organize your belongings

If at all possible, place boxes and even furniture you’re able to move, in a central area like the garage or by the front door, so your movers don’t have to go travel throughout the home to retrieve your belongings. If everything is in one, easily accessible area, the movers can easily grab and load the truck.

Be prepared