How to Reduce Moving Costs to San Diego

02.03.2023

What is so attractive about San Diego? Maybe you’re into warm weather, or unique cultural attractions, clubs, pubs, and other things which will balance your work&life style. Also, the availability of high-paid jobs in the military, IT, or aerospace may attract people to move to San Diego. It’s much cheaper than to live in other west Coast cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco, but remember that the city is still considered to be expensive. Another advantage is that San Diego is less crowded than the rest of California’s big cities. So, it’s highly likely that you’ll love living here. But first, you’ll have to get there. Moving all your things across the state is not the easiest task, but it can be less troublesome if you’ll think and plan beforehand. Also, no one likes to overpay for the move, and, if possible, will choose the services of cheap movers. But is it worth it? Won’t it be dangerous?  We’ll tell you how to reduce moving costs to San Diego and provide you with information on how to look for the best moving company. 

What you can do to reduce moving costs to San Diego?

There are some tips and tricks on how can you make your moveless costly and also save some time on preparation. What can you do?

• - Each move is different, for example, if you want to take some furniture, wardrobe, and other belongings, you will need a truck, one or several, depending on the cargo weight. And trucks need fuel. Fuel cost extra money. See where it goes? If you think that you have way too many things to carry with you, it’s a perfect time for getting rid of the old and used stuff you don’t need anymore. Experts say that if you didn’t use the thing for more than a year it’s highly likely that you don’t need it. To reduce waste, you can donate things you no longer need to Goodwill or some other charities and those who don’t have the bare minimum can use it. 




• - Choose the right time. Usually, most of the movers are the busiest at the end of the month, because it’s mostly the time when the leases expire. The busiest season is usually the summer when winter and fall are usually free. The best time for a move is the middle part of the month, from October to February, in this case, you’ll most likely be able to negotiate the cost of your move. 




• - If you have a long-distance move ahead, think about where are you going to stay at night during a cross-country journey. A couple of nights spent at a hotel will be more expensive than visiting your family or friends in the middle of the road.




• - Hire a moving company and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Find licensed movers who will take the responsibility for your cargo, have a lot of experience in this field, and are famous enough. Ask your family or friends what kind of movers they used, for example. You’ll have to make sure that you get the whole picture of how your belongings will be delivered. Does the company provide you with any schedules and estimates? They should do so. Also, you should be asking about the approximate delivery time and unexpected charges. How much exactly do this specific mover cost? The charges can be for heavy pieces, stairs, waiting, or something completely unexpected but obvious for the moving company’s policy. 




• - Remember that if the company offers you to move your belongings for a much higher price, it doesn’t mean that those are high-quality movers. Better find a compare several moving companies, 3-5 companies should be good and find one which offers the most balanced price and quality services. Look for the feedback online, and ask each one how much it will cost to deliver your belongings. Make a list of things that you definitely need to move and ask the company’s manager to make an approximate price list. Compare it to the list that the company has on its website. If everything looks similar, then that is the company you should trust. Ask the company about how many people will you need to load and unload your belongings. Don’t try to save your money here, because the fewer people carrying your stuff, the longer move will be. For example, if you live alone, and don’t have many belongings, then 2-3 people will deal with the task perfectly. If you have a family and an entire house of furniture, the number may go up to ten people. 




• - Get insurance. The movers are human, they can accidentally break stuff. If the company doesn’t repay the damage or pays the minimum of 60 cents per pound coverage, you’re going to need insurance. 




• - If you want to reduce the cost of packing supplies you can use linens and sheets to wrap pieces, or you can buy any packing supplies from a recycled box company. Also, if you have a chance, try to get the supplies for free from a local business. Don’t try to buy new boxes, if you have them already - great. If you don’t, they’re pretty replaceable. The alternatives to the boxes can be: plastic buckets for non-fragile pieces, suitcases are great for books, the bags of any type can serve as containers for basically anything. Bubble wrap can be replaced by towels, blankets, and sheets. You can wrap in those the most fragile things and not be afraid that they’re going to break. Instead of wrapping paper, you can use old newspapers and magazines, just make sure that they are not going to leave ink stains on the stuff. The plants can be moved also, you can wrap them in newspapers or other papers, like old, non-use documents or reports. Big plants can be moved on their own, small plants usually travel in bags or boxes. Pillows, blankets, and clothes can even be moved into trash bags. Kitchenware, chandeliers, and other fragile pieces can be delivered in boxes, each thing must be wrapped in newspaper and tied with duct tape. The boxes with fragile stuff are usually loaded the last. 




• - To save you time it’s recommended to write on the boxes to which room the packed stuff belongs: kitchen, basement, and so on. 




• - You can disassemble furniture on your own if you know how to do that. If you don’t, then it’s better not to break it and call professionals. Usually, it’s done 2-3 days before the move. Free your fridge, unplug your TV, dishwasher, and other appliances, disassemble your PC, and so on. Find the original boxes from the household appliances and pack them accordingly. For example, a TV can be put in its original box and wrapped in a blanket for extra safety. Make sure that the fridge’s or microwave’s door isn’t going to open while traveling, better wrap it in masking tape, because the usual might stain the appliances.  




• - If you have any pets, don’t try to save your money on them. If you feel that the journey is going to get expensive if you’ll travel with your five dogs, it’s better to find them temporary or permanent shelter rather than move them in the truck. Ask your family or friends if they can “babysit” your pets for some time. If your budget allows you to take your pet with you - move it in a car following the truck.

If you’re looking for a moving company that is trustworthy, has been around for longer than a decade, and has a cheaper price list, then you probably should pay attention to Finch Moving. Finch can do any type of move: big or small, office relocation, packing specialists, and materials. Finch provides you with estimates and approximate information about how much time you’ll spend on your move. Contact the specialist and ask about how much your move is going to cost.