There are many reasons people consider moving long-distances. Friends or family, retirement, job relocation, or just straight up starting fresh. But what if you have a 3000 square foot home keeping you from doing so? How do you even start the process of getting everything and moving across the state/country? More importantly, how much does it cost? In this article, I’m going to dive into how much moving your 3000 foot home long-distance may cost along with how you could make the process of doing so much easier.
So Exactly How Expensive Is Moving a 3000 Square Foot Home Long Distance?
The primary challenge with this question is that every 3000 square foot home is distinct. You may have a minimalist lifestyle and your move may cost less than someone with a two bedroom home who likes to keep every single thing they ever bought. On top of that, exactly how far are you moving? These two aspects are the two you want to keep in mind the most. However, they aren’t the only variables you need to know.
Before we get into all the cost variables let’s start with an estimate of how much it may cost you to move your 3000 square foot home long distance (400 mile example).
Estimate: A 3000 square foot home typically accommodates between 3 and 5 bedrooms. To figure this out, we need to calculate the cost of moving a 4 bedroom house from where I’m from (a small town in NJ), to Durham, North Carolina, which is approximately 400 miles away. Based on this moving calculator the price range for this particular move is from $3,843.00, to $7,020.00. Keep in mind that as the distance increases and if you have any items the price range will also go up accordingly.
What Other Aspects Of Moving Could Change The Outcome Of The Price?
Below we will go over some other things that could change the price.
Company You Choose
It’s important that you get many quotes so you can compare prices. However, not every low price is good. This is because many companies have hidden costs within the agreements. So before you agree with anything, make sure you ask as many questions as possible as well as read everything before you sign it.
The Services You Want
Costs of the move will vary depending on the services you choose. Obviously, a full-service move will cost more. Full-service includes packing your belongings, furniture disassembly, loading, transportation, unpacking, furniture reassembly, storage (if needed), insurance, moving supplies, and more. If you want to save some extra money, you could do certain things yourself like packing, or unpacking. You just need to make sure you do it the right way to not break things within the moving process.
Time Of Year
The most obvious time to move is the summer. However, if you do choose to move in the summer, moving prices could be higher due to the fact that it’s the peak moving season.
Day Of The Week
Not only can time of the year change the pricing for your move, but time of the week could too. Most people schedule a move on the weekend due to the fact that they’re most likely working during the week. If you could manage to schedule a move during the week without risking losing hours at work, go for it. The less the demand, the lower the price.
How Many Special Items You Have
Weight plays a role in the price of the move, but special items like pianos, pool tables, safes, and other things like that require special handling or equipment to move which could effect the price even more so.
Expedited Moving
If you are looking to move faster than usual, you may have to pay a premium. This is because urgency results in movers having to possibly allocate special resources or work outside regular hours in order to help you with your needs.
Additional Insurance
Reliable moving services provide you insurance in order to protect your broken or missing items. However, if you’re not happy with the promotions they provide, you could always get additional insurance.
Gratuity/Food
A lot of people like to tip their movers. Not only that, but if they are spending all day at the house you’re moving out of or the house you moved to you might want to provide them lunch as well.
Complexity Of The Move
for large moving trucks to navigate. In such cases, the moving company might have to use smaller shuttle vehicles to transport your belongings from the larger truck to your home. Additionally, if your residence is located on an upper floor of a building without an elevator, the movers will need to carry items up multiple flights of stairs, which can add time and effort to the move.
Other complexities can include obstacles like steep driveways, lack of nearby parking, or homes with intricate layouts that make it difficult to maneuver large pieces of furniture.
Packing and Unpacking Materials
If you opt to do certain things yourself, the cost of the materials can add up. When considering packing and unpacking materials, several items come to mind:
- Boxes
- Bubble Wrap and Packing Paper
- Tape and Dispensers
- Labels and Markers
- Protective Covers
- Stretch Wrap
- Peanuts and Foam Inserts
- Corner Protectors
How Fast They Do The Work
Some companies charge by the hour for packing and unpacking. If it takes longer than estimated due to unforeseen reasons, the cost can increase.
Can Doing The Move Yourself Save Money During The Moving Process?
You may be wondering if it’s just better if you do everything yourself. At first glance, taking the DIY approach might seem better. You don’t have to pay professional movers and you also have control over every aspect of your move. However, there are many downsides to doing everything yourself. Let’s dive into exactly what they are.
Hidden Costs
When you don’t hire a company, you have to take care of everything. The moving truck, fuel, tolls, purchasing all moving materials (the right stuff), insurance, and more. These costs could quickly add up.
Time Investment
Doing it yourself will also likely take you away from work, where you could be making money. Packing, loading, driving and unloading all of your stuff could take a really long time. The combination of taking off of work and the costs of doing it yourself might end up costing you more than you think. Sometimes even more than just getting the company to do it for you.
Strain
When you’re moving to a new place, there’s a lot more work to do than just packing and unpacking. You’re going to need to do other stuff around the house and around the yard. If you do everything for the long distance move, this could put you in a position of physical exhaustion, hindering your ability to settle into your new home effectively and enjoy the fresh start.
Potential Damage
Without experience, there’s a higher likelihood of damaging your belongings or the homes you’re moving in and out of. Any damages can lead to additional costs, either for repairs or replacements.
Stress and Overwhelm
There’s many outside factors that you don’t think of off the bat like communication with rental companies, managing utility transfers, updating your address with various institutions, and coordinating with local services in your new location. If you combine all of these things with doing the long-distance move yourself, you’re looking at a whole lot of stress. Getting a moving company could help you handle all the little stuff without being too overwhelmed.
As you could see, while doing the move yourself may seem like a good idea, there are many things that could go wrong quickly, which could end up costing you more in terms of time, money, and emotional well-being.
Trust Us With Your Long-Distance Moving Needs
Here at Yellow Eagle Relocations, we have one mission: to deliver high-quality services to our clients. We emphasize open communication and focus on giving our customers the best service possible all while emphasizing transparency and reliability.
We offer everything from local moving, long-distance moving, storage services, and full service moving.
Why Choose Us?
You may be wondering exactly why you should choose us. Let’s dive into the reasons.
Expertise and Experience
We’ve helped over 10’s of thousands of customers and have years of industry experience. We know what it takes to ensure the safe handling of your belongings.
Transparent Pricing
We don’t mess around with hidden fees. We explain the pricing in detail so you’re not surprised later on with extra costs.
Customized Solutions
Every move is unique in their own way. Because of this we tailor our services to meet every individual’s needs.
Hassle Free Way To Get a Quote
If you want to get a quote from us, it’s simple. All you have to do is go to our home page and enter in your moving from zip code, moving to zip code, moving date, number of rooms, first name, last name, phone number, and email address. After this we will contact you and give you a free quote.
Take-Aways
Now that you know not every 3000 square foot house is the same, let’s recap the key insights from this article. Firstly, the cost of moving a home of this size can be influenced by numerous factors, such as the exact distance of the move, your personal belongings, and the specifics of the move, such as seasonality and day of the week. Furthermore, while you think of doing a DIY move, the hidden costs, potential damages, and immense strain it puts on you might outweigh the benefits.
If you’re considering a professional mover, it’s crucial to select one that is transparent, experienced, and accommodating to your unique needs, like us (Yellow Eagle Relocations).
