Cheapest Ways to Move Furniture in Auckland


Moving furniture in Auckland can be a real hassle, particularly if you are on a budget, or have limited time.

Families especially have a harder time moving because they have a whole household full of furniture and appliances to pack and unpack. Professional movers can do all the packing for you, but they can be very costly. So what is the cheapest way to move furniturein Auckland, and is an removalist a viable option for people looking to save money?

Indeed, you must have a thousand questions about how you can save money while moving. A lot of people are asking the very same questions that you are asking right now.

Fortunately, there are some cheaper alternatives for people moving. Even families that have a lot of furnishings can save money with a little research, hard work, and the helping hand of creativity.

Saving Money When You Move Furniture Interstate

The good news is - there are several excellent lower cost alternatives to hiring professional movers available for Auckland moving. These choices are not for everybody, but they can help you control moving costs.

Cost-effective alternatives for moving furniture in Auckland include:

1. Sell Your Furniture, Then Buy Anew

If you want to save money moving furniture, you could always simply sell all your furniture and buy replacements when you reach your new home. This method works well for singles, retirees and students, but it is not so good for people who own family heirlooms, valuable pieces or for families who need to budget. Selling your furniture can also be a timely process, and if you are in a hurry, you might be forced to sell under value in order to move your stuff on. Therefore, it is worth considering how urgently you are planning to move when considering this option.

2. Hire Your Own Truck

If you are planning to move your furniture you can always hire a truck. There are many hire-truck companies out there fighting for your business and affordable options out there. While most modern hire trucks are easy to drive and have automatic transmissions, you can possibly be liable for damages to the moving truck if you are involved in an accident. It is also worth noting that you will have to load and unload your belongings yourself.

 

3. Hire a Trailer

If your vehicle is equipped for pulling a trailer, a hire trailer is usually a cheaper option for moving furniture than a truck. Although pulling a trailer for a long distance is not particularly fun, especially if you are not used to it. Fuel costs can also be steep.


 

4. Why Hire When You Can Borrow!

If you know someone who owns a truck or trailer, ask if you can borrow it for the weekend. You can save a lot of money in hire fees if you can talk a friend or relative into lending you his or her truck or trailer. Just remember to send it back with a full tank of petrol as a ‘thank you’ to your friend.

Something to remember - do-it-yourself moving can become costlier than you think. You might have to take time out of work, and there are costs on the road that you may not expect. In addition to fuel, you may have to pay for hotel rooms and restaurant meals.

These costs can add up, so despite what some people think, hiring a truck or trailer is not always the cheapest way to move furniture.

Nor is it necessarily fun. Do you really want to try and drive all the way pulling a trailer behind your car? Why not make the trip in a nice comfortable airliner instead and leave the driving to the professionals.

5. Hire Urban Movers to Move Furniture

There is one very cost effective alternative to hire trucks and professional movers. It’s probably the option that you haven’t even considered yet.

Urban Movers’ containers take all the hassle out of moving and storage.

A container is simply a cargo container for your possessions. We drop the container at your home, you load and pack it yourself (which eliminates labour costs). Then our professional driver picks it up and takes it to your new home.

Instead of pulling a trailer for hundreds of kilometers down unfamiliar roads, you and the family can enjoy a nice leisurely road trip to your new surroundings. Container, and all of your belongings, will be waiting for you when you arrive.

Then, all you have to do is unload it and you can take your time unpacking in your new home.

So, if you’re looking for a cheap way to move furniture in Auckland, and you want the process to be as hassle-free as possible, simply get a quote today. You can also call us on +64-20-4129-8821

or send us an email at urbanmovers.nz@gmail.com

 

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