How can I make my move cheaper?

Move mid-week and mid-month, outside May to September, if you can.

Take less — every box costs money to move. Sell or give away anything you'd hesitate to pay to carry.

Get three written quotes based on the same inventory, and ask what each would charge for packing versus doing it yourself.

Source: Industry practice · Checked October 2026

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