New Yonkers Moving Guide Shows Cost Of Moving From A 2-Bedroom Apartment

by PRC Agency PR

Do you know what the oxen said to his son when he was grown up and moving out?

Bison...

Hey now, don't go!

I'm allowed to include 1 really bad joke per blog, so you're already past the worst of it.

First, we need to talk about the elephant in the room - and how you can get it moved to another, preferably bigger room, in a nicer neighborhood. Yes, we're gonna talk about the cost of moving - and hopefully, you don't need any elephants relocated, because they charge by weight.

You probably already know that "costs associated with hiring a professional moving service can vary widely," so we're going to skip all that preliminary stuff. Instead, let's dive right into why they vary, how you can save money, and how to estimate the rate for your specific situation.

Although, to be honest - I'm really just stealing all the details from Movers.com - because they have a solid guide that was already pretty good, it just didn't have enough humor for my taste. If you want to cut the nonsense, you can get the facts straight from the source, in their full, free guide at https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/how-much-does-it-cost-to-move-a-2-bedroom-apartment.html

Their guide uses 2-bedroom apartments as a standard unit, and breaks down how most moving companies plan their rates so that you can easily estimate the cost of a similar service for larger, or small, moves. They also have a really cool tool that lets you get free estimates from a bunch of local movers - but we'll talk about that later.

The answer to everybody's first question is $1000 - except there are some "buts."

How cheap can you get a professional mover? About $1000, but that's if there are no major factors that add more work to the job. First floor to first floor, no long walks, no surprises? You could get a mover for that much - but the fact is, moves rarely go so smoothly.

You should expect additional charges for moves in buildings without elevators, if carrying up and down stairs is required, as well as carrying items down longer than usual hallways, or any other extended distances. In short, if there are circumstances that make things more difficult - that's going to cost.

It's worth it though, because just remember, if the movers would have to deal with it, so would you. That kind of circumstance, if it's involved, is pretty much unavoidable - but what about other "extras"?

There are lots of things a movie company can do to make your life a little easier, and of course, they come at a cost. It might be well worth it though, for example, what if you move out on the 30th, but can't move in until the 1st or 2nd? That's not unusual, but it can turn into a real nightmare trying to store your stuff.

A good moving company can take care of it for you, for a small fee - and it's definitely a better idea than trying to stay late, move in early, or unpack your stuff into a friend's garage for a few days. Another common "extra" is having the moving company bring the supplies, like boxes, tape, and packing materials.

I won't try to argue for or against any extras - because whether or not they're cost-effective really depends on you, and your unique situation. Just remember that you can figure out your own estimates using the free guide, or you can use their free tool to get 7 professional estimates from local movers.

That's important because the base prices mentioned in the report are for a typical move with professional loading, unloading, and transporting - but that's not your only option. If you want to spend a little more, so that you can do a little less work, that's an option. Also, the opposite, if you want to do a little more work to save some money, you can do that too.

Certain moving companies offer options, for example, you could have a trailer delivered outside, which you load up yourself. The company would move the trailer to your new home, where you would unload it yourself too. It's a lot more work. but, you can save a fair chunk of change that way, and that's just one of the options.

I can't stress enough how important it is to approximate how much your move might cost, consider your options, and then get a real estimate. Movers.com has a free and easy quote service, which gives you up to 7 estimates from local experts - and you only need to fill out a single form.

As one of their experts said, "Cost is a major concern for most people when moving. Moving costs are determined by a multitude of factors, including the type of move, distance traveled, and weight of your goods. The average cost of moving a two-bedroom apartment locally or long distance is $1,000 to $6,000."

That's a pretty big range, I know - but it's easy to narrow it down, or even get a professi