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Savings tips How you can save on moving costs

Nothing is better or more convenient during a move than professional support backed by decades of experience. With a professional move, every step is handled with precision and the whole process moves faster across the loading stage. For anyone looking to save on moving costs, here are a few tips:

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Icon of a moving box with arrows – Decluttering or does everything really need to come along?

Decluttering or... does everything really have to come with you?

Because the less that has to be transported during the move, the cheaper it becomes! In most households, quite a lot accumulates over the years. Whether it is equipment from a former hobby, such as the classic golf bag, or furnishings you never really liked in the first place – get rid of it! Contact your city or municipality for information about bulky waste collection or place an ad on a classified ads platform. Sometimes one item or another will still find a grateful new owner this way. Charitable organisations are also happy to receive discarded clothing, accessories or furnishings.

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Start early!

Because the earlier you have an overview of the scope of the move, the better and more cost-effectively the price can be calculated. Good preparation can also save time and therefore, above all, reduce moving costs. In other words: anyone who empties the cupboards early and packs everything well can be sure they have optimised the effort required for the move as much as possible.

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Organise the move yourself.

Especially if you still have the “old” German driving licence, you are allowed to drive a small truck yourself. And it can carry quite a lot. This option is certainly the cheapest – but it also involves a great deal of effort, especially for moves that involve more than just a single-person household. Even if friends and family help, a privately organised move takes significantly longer and, in the end, does not compare with the professional support provided by real moving experts.

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Organise packing materials yourself.

If you ask around among friends and acquaintances, you will often find one or two moving boxes that can be borrowed and reused. Shops or manufacturing companies also often have cardboard boxes that are well suited for a move. If you move with DACHSER & KOLB, the moving boxes are provided for you, including collection and delivery service!

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Pack moving boxes yourself.

Packing and unpacking moving boxes is a service we are happy to take care of for you. If you would like to handle this task yourself, it will reduce the moving costs because our quote will be correspondingly lower.

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Pay attention to the moving date.

Moves have a high season, which is usually in August. Weekends are also preferred by many people as moving dates. Incidentally, this applies not only to Germany – worldwide, the summer months and weekends are particularly popular for moves. Outside these periods, you can save money when moving because the offer may be somewhat cheaper. Those who can also be more flexible with their moving date have additional advantages when it comes to pricing.

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A detailed inspection by the moving company.

When calculating a quote through a moving company, make sure that the process is carried out thoroughly. Only if all items to be moved are recorded accurately is serious pricing possible. Either you fill out a detailed moving list or you use our service for an on-site inspection. Alternatively, you can quickly and easily arrange a video inspection with DACHSER & KOLB. Both service options are, of course, free of charge with us!

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Use tax benefits!

Keep all receipts or save them in your records. A work-related move in particular often offers potential savings on your tax return – ask your tax advisor about this.

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