November 12, 2009

Cheap Moving

Moving yourself in a rented truck

If you've been thinking of moving, I'm sure you've thought about renting a truck and moving your belongings on your own. If you know you won't be able to handle everything, Craigslist and sites of the sort are filled with postings for "Cheap Moving Labor Help" which often includes the services of two men to help you load and unload your belongings. Advertised rates are in the $20-40 range per man per hour and there is usually a minimum charge. This method is often thought of as the most inexpensive way to move. When you begin to examine the true cost of moving this way, you may not like the results.

Starting with the rented truck, while the base rate that is advertised is usually low, you will need to pay for mileage costs as well. For a walk-in customer, these fees are usually around $2.00 per mile. If you're moving any sort of distance from your old home, this will add up quickly. Don't forget that the big moving truck requires quite a bit of fuel to get it from point A to point B. With fuel prices still high and a mpg rating as low as 5, this truck will be thirsty. Should you decide to use moving pads to protect your belongings, you'll incur a rental fee for those, too. And before you can even get into the truck, you're strongly encouraged to purchase insurance for the vehicle. All of this can add up to make your $19.00 rental turn into a $200+ nightmare. Factor in the costs of the labor help and you've spent quite a bit of money, not to mention the time required for pickup and drop-off of the truck at the rental location.

Did you know that for only about $12 an hour more than the cost of "Cheap Moving Labor Help" you could hire professional movers who would handle all of the labor and driving, provide the truck, furnish the gasoline, pay the insurance and provide all the moving supplies like moving blankets and dollies to protect your belongs and speed the process? All of the movers at diggins & ROSE Moving Systems have undergone thorough background checks and drug screening. Instead of worrying about the high price along with the time and effort required to move yourself, visit our website and contact us for a free moving quote.

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