Money saving tips for moving house

Moving house can be expensive, with various costs to consider ranging from estate agency and solicitor fees to removals and storage. With Halifax estimating the average cost to be a staggering £12,000, it makes sense to try to save money wherever possible. Read our money saving tips for moving house and begin cutting the cost of relocating.  

6 ways to save money when moving house 

Cut the clutter

A great deal of clutter can accumulate over the years, with unwanted and unneeded items crammed into drawers, cupboards, lofts, and garages. By getting rid of this unnecessary clutter, you can lower the cost of removals. This is because you’ll have fewer items to transport. You may be able to use a smaller van and it will take less time for the removals team to load up your boxes. You may also find that decluttering allows you to find various items that you could sell to make money.

Compare removal companies

When it comes to money saving tips for moving house, comparing removal companies is one of the best. Whilst removal companies don’t come cheap if you want a decent service, some are more expensive than others. As such, we strongly recommend setting aside some time to look for removal firms online. Check out their reviews and shortlist a few possible options. You can then contact companies to get quotes for your house move. Shopping around can allow you to get the best price for removals on your chosen date and ensure you don’t pay more than you need to. You may be able to save hundreds of pounds by doing this. 

Consider booking removals off-peak 

Off-peak times for removals refer to periods when demand for moving services is lower, which can result in potentially lower costs for your move. The off-peak season for removals tends to be during the autumn and winter months. Many people prefer to move during the spring and summer when the weather is better. Therefore, if you can schedule your move for the off-peak season, you may have more availability and potentially lower costs. Weekdays, particularly Tuesday through Thursday, are generally cheaper too. This is because most people prefer to move on weekends because it’s more convenient when they have time off from work. Choosing a weekday move may result in significant cost savings.

Look for free packing materials 

Packing materials such as boxes can be costly, especially if you’re buying them new from websites like Amazon. As such, we recommend searching for free materials yourself to save money. You could ask family and friends if they have any, or enquire in local grocery stores or supermarkets since they may have some spare after receiving deliveries from suppliers. Keep in mind that you’ll receive free packing materials when you hire a removal company to pack for you. At Darvills, we always include boxes, wardrobe cartons, mattress bags, bubble wrap, and tape when we provide packing services. This can take away the hassle and expense of sourcing the materials that you need. 

Use up as much food as possible 

Another way to save money when moving house is to use up your food before moving day arrives. This includes everything in your cupboards as well as in your fridge-freezer. If you can’t, consider giving it to a local food bank or homeless shelter. Not only will this mean you’ll have less to move to your new house, which could lead to lower removal costs, but it will also prevent it from being wasted. Avoid doing a big shop in the run-up to your move and instead, order a small shop to your new address soon after moving in. This also means you’ll be less tempted to spend money on expensive takeaways. 

Clean your home yourself

Many people hire professional cleaners when moving out of their homes. Whilst this can be tempting since you’ll have a lot of other things to do in the run-up to your move, it can also be costly. A better option is to do it yourself. Set aside some time before moving day to give your property a thorough deep clean. You don’t need to spend much on cleaning products either when cleaning your home. It’s possible to make your own using common household ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice, allowing you to cut costs further.

Choose Darvills for residential removals in Halifax

Now you know our money saving tips for moving house, you may be looking to hire our services. At Darvills, we’ve been providing residential removals in Halifax and the surrounding areas for over 130 years, during which time we’ve built up a brilliant reputation for our professionalism and affordable prices. Our highly experienced removals team can assist with every aspect of your house move, ranging from packing up everything into boxes to transporting them safely to your new home.

Whether you’re moving house within Halifax or you’re relocating further afield, we’re on hand to assist you. We have helped hundreds of people to move house over the years, using our removals expertise to make moving day as easy and stress-free as possible from start to finish. We can carry out a free pre-move survey at your convenience. This involves us visiting your home so that we can assess your needs and provide you with a competitive quote for our services. 

Contact us

To arrange residential removals in Halifax, get in touch today. Give us a call on 01422 747 036 to talk to one of our friendly team of removal experts. Alternatively, send us a message using the contact form on our website. We will aim to get back to you as quickly as we can.