Scheduling is everything when it comes to booking professional movers. If you’re worried about the rate, take the advice of Nashville experts: get the timing right, and you’ll find the price is also right.
The only consideration making you lean towards DIY moving over professional help? The price tag. While it’s certainly true that you get what you pay for, not everyone is in a position to shell out for services - especially if they think they can do a good enough job alone. But don’t make the mistake of assuming you’ll always get priced out. In fact, moving rates can be a lot lower than you think. It’s all about timing. And your time might be now.
According to the Nashville crew at True Friends Moving Company, most family moves tend to occur during summer or winter breaks. That means you could be positioned to book more affordable services in between these holidays:
“However, if you don't have to worry about school timing, you may find better rates during the very early spring or later in the year. The majority of moves occur between June and October, so skipping these months could potentially save you cash.”
And as luck would have it, it’s almost November…
Your reasoning is sound: plan a weekend move when everyone’s off work. Your friends will be available to help out with the move. Makes perfect sense.
But experts suggest that you think a little more out of the box. Out of the box, and into the middle of the week. Your friends might be working on a Wednesday, but most moving companies will have more open slots on weekdays, too. And that means you could get a better deal with better rates.
After all, if your only hangup about professional moving is the cost, then why not look for ways to cut those costs right down?
And it’s not just the middle of the week that’s advantageous, money-wise. It’s also the middle of the month.
Experts point out that most leases start (and end) at the beginning of the month. That’s when most people are looking to move in (or out) - and that’s what contributes to a moving rush on a monthly basis. And whether people are early go-getters or major procrastinators, they’re likely to target either the beginning or the final days of the month when it comes to getting their move underway.
In contrast, you’ll probably find that professional movers are more available in the middle of the month. Does this mean they’re hanging around, waiting for your call? Not necessarily, but it’s very likely to mean that your move will be cheaper than it would’ve been had you booked during a busier period.
It means that all the perks that come with professional moving could be a lot more accessible than you previously thought. Why not consider the advantages of a November move?
And it’s not just about potentially lower prices. Since movers are less busy, you could be able to make bookings on shorter notice - and that’s huge when it comes to reducing your stress and anxiety.
So, struggling to finalize arrangements for heavy furniture protection? Item setup? Appliance disconnection? You don't have to figure it out on your own. Professional movers can handle these tasks and more… and by following expert scheduling strategies, you could secure their help without breaking the bank.
