Compare the cost of moving house
cost effective way to
Move House?
When moving house, whether around the corner or interstate, there are a number of costs to consider. Work out what you need, and what you don’t. Choose the best, and most cost effective service to suit your needs.
Here’s How To Compare The Costs:
HIRE A
VAN FROM
$70 A Day
FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND
to move a small studio or one bedroom apartment
a removals company will generally use a 2 or 3 tonne truck as their smallest vehicle. This means you’ll pay as much as
$45
per half hour
$360
for four hours
moving half day
HIRE A
3 TONNE
TRUCK
$140
A DAY MID WEEK
$350
FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND
(Friday afternoon until Monday morning)
a removals company will generally use a 2 or 3 tonne truck as their smallest vehicle. This means you’ll pay as much as
$45
for four hours
$360
for four hours
moving half day
HIRE A
large
moving
truck
(6-8 Tonne Truck)
$430
FOR ENTIRE WEEKEND
(Friday afternoon until Monday morning)
a 6 tone
truck with
a removals
company can
cost
$60
for half hours
$800
for 8 hours
not even a full day
Here’s How To Compare The Costs:
What Costs Are Involved In Moving House?
Rubbish removal
Moving house is the perfect time to clean out any belongings you no longer need. Save money and hassle by using the hire truck you have to take any excess belongings to your friends homes, local charity store, recycling centre or rubbish collection plant.
Cleaning
Save space and money by using both old newspapers and any old clothing you plan on disposing of as cleaning cloths. This will save you money and excess waste rather than purchasing and going through rolls of paper towel.
Insurance
It is important to remember to insure your belongings when moving, especially if you are moving far away. Removals companies usually offer insurance, however will only insure items they have wrapped themselves – and a packing fee often applies. Do some research and look into ‘all risks’ insurance that covers you for any accidents that occur while packing and unpacking.
Pets
Having your pets running around while you’re trying to carry heavy furniture onto a truck can be dangerous and difficult. Your pet could get hurt, and you run the risk of dropping and damaging some of your belongings. Ask a friend or family member if they can mind your furry friend for the day, or you may need to fork out money for a kennel for a day or two.
Packing materials
When moving you will need boxes, packing tape, blankets and ropes to secure your belongings properly. Save money here by using what you already have with boxes and suitcases to store goods, and blankets, towels and clothes to protect fragile items. You can also find extra equipment on websites like Freecycle.org, where you can then offer up your boxes and packing materials when your move is over.
The Move
The cost of moving all depends on the amount of work required, how far you’re going and how long you need it for. Most moving companies will charge per half hour or hour, so the longer it takes the more expensive it can be. DIY truck hire is usually charged by the day (24 hour period), which means you can take more time with a smaller truck, saving lots of money.
Southern Cross Truck Rentals
South Western Sydney
149 Smeaton Grange Road
Smeaton Grange, NSW 2567
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Contact Information
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Business Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat - Sun: 8:00AM - 12:00PM