Useful Tips For Moving on a Budget

All too often do we hear that the number one concern in regards to moving is the cost.  DFW Fireman movers have made a list of useful tips and ways to save when you are moving on a budget.

Fund Your Move With Items You Don’t Need

As you start packing, figure out what you don’t use or need.  Consider selling any unneeded items that are in good condition. You can make money by having a garage sale, selling items to a consignment shop, plus you’ll avoid paying to move items you don’t need. Take advantage of websites where you can easily sell things from the comfort of your couch.  If you do sell items online, make sure to always follow safety precautions.

Pack Efficiently

A little preparation can help you make your move more affordable. Packing can have a cost associated with it, whether you hire movers to do it or do it yourself. Having a mover pack (and unpack) your boxes may add up additional fees.  You may be able to cut costs by packing and unpacking yourself. Use household items like towels or clothing to pad boxes instead of buying packing paper or foam may help you save even more money. Avoid paying for new boxes and find gently used ones from a local store or from someone offering them online, — just be sure they are clean and still in good shape.


Move off-season 

When you choose to move can have an impact on prices.  The busiest time of the year for moving companies is the summertime. Most people prefer to move when the weather is warmer. However, if you decide to move off-season, its possible to get a discount.  It’s also better to move during the week when kids go to school, instead of on holidays and weekends. Weekends are generally busy for movers and they won’t offer you a better price if you hire them at their busiest hour.

Compare estimates

Do your research and get three reliable companies to give you moving quotes.  Don’t base your choice entirely on price. Make your decision using factors like the company’s reputation, the fine points of their policies and your feel for their level of customer service before you make a decision. Be aware of any extra fees the movers may charge, for example, using stairs or elevators.

Move a few things yourself

Let professionals handle most of your things, especially the heavy items.  But you can always move a few things yourself if you have a vehicle, especially sensitive items like computers, jewelry, and photo albums.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

  • Gary and Kay P

    Aaron and his crew did a great job. Thank you,

  • Loren

    Thanks for your efforts and getting us moved out of our apartment. The team out there worked super hard to get our stuff moved safely and as quick as possible to minimize cost to the customer. Definitely appreciate it.

  • Charlotte C

    As you stated, your men were wonderful, hard working young men, whom I easily trusted. They worked in a timely manner, trying to save time where they could by working diligently. I will highly recommend your company to anyone.

    Thank you

  • Thx!

    The guys did a super job! I’ll definitely pass on my recommendation to anyone I know.

    Thx!

  • Chris E

    I just want to say thank you! Your guys are awesome! I’ve had this crew on one of our previous moves and they are great. They’re careful and respectful. Honestly, I hope this is my last move for a long time, but if we move again you are my go to guys.

    Blessings

  • Mike Z

    I wanted to reach out and thank you and your crew for the help and work they did in my move. Your guys were professional and very positive throughout the whole move. They really put me at ease and what I thought would be very frustrating day was a good experience. They were very careful and treated my stuff with great care. When they arrived I felt we were maybe not as packed and organized as we should have been but they helped get it together and packed on the truck. I was so glad it went so smooth. Please thank the crew and please use us as a reference as we are a happy customer. My daughter had used you and we were glad she gave us your number.

  • Melissa

    Anthony,

    I wanted to let you know what a great job the guys did today! I will definitely be recommending you guys to everyone they were so quick and professional. Thanks!

  • Alma

    Anthony,

    Thanks again for the move. Everything went well and the guys were very friendly and quick !!

  • Brian

    Thank You. Your guys were great.

  • Marcia M.

    Thanks for making our moving day easy!!!

  • David

    The team introduced themselves to my wife and me. They were very careful with the items and the house. They worked very fast and carefully, Take care & be safe.

  • Brad H.

    Thank you for the response. The guys on the crew were awesome both times we used them to move. Will highly recommend to anyone.

  • Dana K

    Thanks for your services……we were very pleased with the movers that you sent.

  • Lisa

    Your guys did a fine job today! They were very courteous and respectful young men. Thanks for a smooth move!

  • Angela S.

    Great job on our move, by the way. Everyone was very courteous and hardworking.

  • Mike T.

    Anthony,

    I wanted to take the time to let you know that your men today who moved my wife from Weatherford to Ft. Worth were the BEST MOVERS I have ever had in my 55 years of life. They were genuinely nice, polite, fun, and did an incredible job moving all of my stuff on a very humid day! You have 3 great workers and I would heartily recommend your company to anyone!

    Thank you!

  • Thanks S.

    Things went great this weekend with Marcelo, Victor and Rick. Got everything done in a timely manner.

  • COURTNEY JOHNSON

    SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS

    We hired fireman movers to help us move into our new home. They showed up and were very professional as well as courteous to moving items that were very important to us. In the future I will defnitely be using these guys again and I recomend them to all of our friends who are looking for an upstanding approach on moving.

  • KATHY LUCAS

    ALLEN, TEXAS

    We hired fireman movers to help us move into our new home. They showed up and were very proffesional as well as courteous to moving items that were very important to us. In the future I will defnitely be using these guys again and I recomend them to all of our friends who are looking for an upstanding approach on moving.

  • ROBERT JENNINGS

    ARLINGTON, TEXAS

    We hired fireman movers to help us move into our new home. They showed up and were very proffesional as well as courteous to moving items that were very important to us. In the future I will defnitely be using these guys again and I recomend them to all of our friends who are looking for an upstanding approach on moving.