Super frugal ways of moving in canada

Moving in Canada doesn’t always have to be costly. In this piece, we asked KenwoodMoving.com a home moving service in Montreal to tell us some of the best things you can do to save money on your move.

Pack only things you absolutely need

Kenwood Moving said that saving money on your move will be a little difficult if you are not willing to get picky and only take the most vital of your properties. By only taking the vital things, you will cut down on cargo space and save money.  To make this easy, get a pen and make a list of the useful things you have around your house. The items that are no longer useful to you should either be discarded, sold, or given away, depending on their state/usability.  On the list of useful things, check to see if there are any items you can sell too.  If you are moving from Toronto to St. Albert for instance, you can afford to sell your furniture and get new sets for the price realised from your sale, or even cheaper. Think about the cost of shipping against the cost of buying where you are going.

Ask for free move quotes

When looking to move, you will find fixed prices on the webpage of most Canadian movers. Instead of just going with what they offer you, ask for your own quote. The best movers will take a look at your situation and offer you a bespoke quote that will invariably be cheaper than the original price provided. Ask for quotes from several companies and choose the cheapest. The companies know you will be talking to other movers so they will do their best to offer you the best deals.

Make your own purchase

One great way to save money is to ignore the overpaid moving boxes and packing supplies and look for free or cheap crates and boxes. If you start planning your move early enough, you can get free moving boxes from shops and businesses that will be more than happy to part with them. If you are not in one of the big Canadian cities, you may not find such businesses so the best bet to save money may be to buy moving boxes from Canada post.

Use the most cost effective means of transportation

The best means of transportation for your move depends on how much you are willing to spend and how many possessions you are looking to move. If you are moving across a long distance and you have lots of things to move, a rental truck or trailer is the most realistic option you can go with.

If you have very few possessions, then you shouldn’t have to pay moving companies for their trucks. Shipping the possessions is definitely a better way of moving the items and you are almost guaranteed to save money. KenwoodMoving.com pointed out that they can take care of even overseas moves and this should be available from a good moving company.

Find your hotels before hand

Depending on where you are moving to, you may have to wait 24 hours or more to move into your new place. Instead of waiting till you get to your new destination to book a hotel, get it sorted 2 weeks in advance.  You can get as much as 40% of the normal rates. In medium sized Canadian towns, the price on hotels is cheaper so you may not save much by booking in advance. If you are moving from one big town to another, you will definitely save a decent amount this way.

With these tips, you are guaranteed to save money on your move.