Moving house in York is often an expensive occasion regardless of whether you are a homeowner or a tenant. From legal fees and application costs to new tenancy application fees and cleaning costs it is safe to say that your move will end up costing quite a bit.

If you are savvy with your planning and shop around there are a number of ways to save money on your York removals.

Choose Your York Removal Firm Wisely

As with all expenses it makes sense to obtain a number of quotations based on your individual needs. This will give you a good idea of what you will be looking at having to pay and also gives you your first experience of how a York removal company handles themselves and whether or not they offer what you need. A personalised fixed removal quote will ensure that you pay for only what you need and that the cost won’t jump up once your items are all loaded into a van.

While it is important to try and find a competitively-priced removal firm do remember that cheapest doesn’t always mean best. Delays and breakages cost you time and money so check out the reviews written by previous customers and if possible find someone to talk to personally who has dealt with the firm.

Don’t Splash Out On Costly Packaging Materials

While it is supremely important to ensure that all items are properly and securely packed up packaging materials needn’t cost the earth. If your removal company is going to do the packing for you they will likely supply materials as part of their service (do check this).

If packing your own items don’t buy new snazzy-looking professional moving boxes, ask your local supermarket if they have boxes, look on your local Freecycle and even consider asking on Facebook. You’ll save a fortune if you are able to source boxes for free.

Do invest in good quality bubble wrapped for smaller and more delicate items however consider buying in bulk online rather than paying high street stationery store prices. Beg and borrow old newspapers before recycling day and utilise old clothing for added cushioning.

Remember Not to Forget

One of the worst things for adding costs when moving is where those moving forget things. Forgetting to take meter readings, forgetting where you’ve put something and forgetting to ensure that you have the keys ready for the new house are just a few examples of the things which end up costing you time and money when moving.  Avoid these costly hiccups by organising yourself properly, using checklists and ensuring everyone is clear on what they are responsible for.

Organisation is the key to slashing moving costs so take time to ring around for the best prices and services, beg and borrow rather than paying out for new packing materials and above all ensure you stay on top of proceedings so nothing is missed out, forgotten or lost.