Budgeting Your Move in Brampton, ON

Moving in the next year? Whether you plan to move 12 km down the road into a small one-bedroom apartment or from Brampton, ON, to NYC with your whole family in tow, moving is expensive. It is no secret that moving adds up financially, very quickly. Movers, packing materials, a rental truck… It can be overwhelming. And, summer is the most popular season for moving—there is often a premium added based on demand!

Don’t be discouraged; ABS Movers & Storage wants to help you save money during your summer move. Here’s how:

Reduce your load
We all have items we no longer use but hang onto. Whether it is an old couch that’s far outlived its time and place in your home or clothes you never wear or boxes you haven’t opened since three moves ago, moving to a new place is the right time to begin sorting and evaluating what needs to come with you to your new home. What can you live with and what can/should you live without? The weight and/or floor-space of your load are usually big factors in determining the total cost of your move. Consider throwing away, selling, or donating the items you no longer have a use for. Chances are you stand to reduce your load by up to 40%. So, get to sorting!

Compare, compare… and, then, compare again.
While you budget for a summer move, take the time to compare moving companies. There’s a lot to look at: full-service movers, packing and unpacking, storage options, long-distance move options, junk removal, and the list goes on. Questions to ask:

  • Are movers paid by the hour?
  • What is included in different “packages?”
  • Are big furniture pieces possible (i.e.: grand piano or an extra-tall armoire)?
  • How long can items remain with the company before storage fees apply?
  • Do they service move across Canadian borders into the US?
  • Does the company offer emergency moves, military moves, next-day moves, etc.?
  • What are the insurance options to keep belongings safe?
  • Is there a difference in the rate at the beginning vs. mid-month?

Be prepared
Preparation is key to any significant life event; especially a move from one home to the next. If you have chosen to pack your own belonging, be sure to have this 100% completed before the day movers will arrive. Group heavy boxes with other heavy boxes and lighter boxes with other lighter boxes. Be sure to clearly label each box so unpacking will go quickly and smoothly. Also, fragile boxes/totes should be clearly marked. If you have chosen to have your belongings packed for you, be sure to take the appropriate time off work and other engagements to be fully present. Keep pets out of the way. Have all items you do not intend to move either sectioned off and out of the way or removed from your home prior to the movers’ arrival.

Our team hopes to be your trusted Brampton, Ontario moving company when the time comes. The ABS Movers & Storage staff is professional and skilled—we will treat your home and family with dignity and care from start to finish! Call us today!

ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499