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Cheap Dallas Movers works with licensed movers across DFW to bring you cheap rates on high-quality moving services. Our Dallas location is the hub of our DFW operations. The movers here serve Dallas and its eastern outlying areas including Mesquite, Heath, Terrell, and Balch Springs. Our 4 other locations serve the rest of the DFW metropolitan area. All calls are routed through HQ, so we can make sure we send out the crew closest to you.
By phone or through our simple online form, give us the basics about your move. We just need a rough idea of where you’re moving from and to, your approximate move size and date, and your contact info. Then, we can give you free, instant quotes from our movers. It’s that easy! Compare with one click and choose a mover that works best for you.
We know that no two moves look the same, which is why we let you pick the services that meet your needs. As a full-service mover we offer all the services you need for a successful relocation: crating/boxing, packing, unpacking, loading/unloading, storage, and more. You let us know your needs and we’ll create a customized moving solution that suits you.
We know that most people don’t associate “cheap” with “Dallas,” but we do! At Cheap Dallas Movers, we offer cheap rates on moves to and from the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. We make moving affordable by partnering with local moving companies to give you the best rate on your upcoming move.
We’ve been doing this for a while, so we know a thing or two about what it takes to pull off moving day without a hitch. To help you plan for a successul move, we’ve put together a blog full of our top moving tips to make your relocation easier!
From a local utilities guide to advice on packing your furniture, you’ll find we have plenty of tips to share. And if our blog doesn’t do the trick, you can always contact us directly for assistance!
You can’t trust just anyone with your belongings. That’s why we make it our top priority to ensure you only get quotes from licensed professionals.
Our movers are from here, so they know how to navigate all highways and byways of the Big D and the surrounding areas. They’ve had years to perfect the art of taking apart bedframes and hauling oversized leather couches down five flights of stairs. All the practice has prepared them well to make your move easy and painless. Additionally, they are all fully-licensed and insured, so you can be assured that your belongings are in the hands of qualified and experienced professionals whether you’re making a local or long distance move.
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From providing easy access to quotes to sharing our tidbits of moving wisdom, we do our best to ensure you have a smooth and straightforward move. If you’re ready to get started, request your free estimate using the online quote form or give us a ring. Once you’ve found movers to do the hard work of hauling your things, you can focus on the rest!
Moving can be a stressful experience for many different reasons. Depending on how far you’re moving, the logistics alone can strain your finances. The more substantial items you have, the more quickly these expenses add up. A budget can help you plan and prepare, but only if all aspects of the move are considered. Here are some of the most essential expenses to include in your moving budget.
Hiring a moving company will prevent you from having to move large items yourself, but these services come at a cost. The company’s main fee will include labor and fuel charges. Calling around for quotes will give you a better idea of what to expect. Regardless of which company you intend to use, your budget should revolve around the highest quote.
If you need help preparing appliances for the move, this will cost extra. Accessories, flights, long hauls, and expedited service will all involve extra charges. Moving insurance is also an extra expense, but worth considering if you have valuables. In most cases, you’ll have to get this separately.
If you decide to move yourself instead, you’ll most likely need a moving van. The rates will depend on how big a vehicle you’ll require and whether or not you’ll be returning it to the same location. Be sure to ask what kind of fuel mileage you can expect from the vehicle, so you’ll be able to calculate this expense.
Regarding extras, the rental company will first offer you additional insurance. Contact your credit card company first to see if their service already includes it. Use of a loading ramp, dolly, and covers for your furniture are considered extra equipment rentals.
Don’t forget to add in a little extra for incidentals. The price of gas can rise with little warning, quickly throwing off your numbers. You might also have to make some extra stops, so be sure to allow for that.
Chances are, you’ll be taking personal vehicles with you. Throw in the estimated fuel costs for each of them, as well as maintenance fees, if you need to prepare them for a long drive. If you’re going far, you should also allow for lodging. Travel websites usually have online tools you can use to check hotel rates and availability.
Keep in mind that every member of your household will have to eat at some point. Determine the average cost of a meal for each person. Don’t forget to include drinks and snacks for everyone.
Regardless of whether you’re leaving a house you owned or a rental, you’ll be expected to leave it in good condition. At the very least, this requires proper cleaning. Unless you have several days to spend on this task, hiring a cleaning company would be well worth the expense. They can get your home closer to its original condition than you probably could, in far less time.
If you own the home and are selling it, you’ll probably have to fix some things before leaving. Whether you do the work yourself or hire someone else, it will still cost some money. Avoid attempting to do anything that’s out of your league, or you might end up paying someone else to fix a bigger mess.
Unless you have a ton of boxes laying around, you’ll need packing supplies. Determine how many boxes you will need and make some room in the budget for things like bubble wrap, labels, and tape. Mattress covers are sometimes provided by moving companies, provided you are using one.
If you intend to put some things in storage, you’ll have to factor storage fees into the budget, call around for some quotes. You might want to include extra insurance if some of the items are valuables. Don’t forget to include the cost of moving them to the storage facility.
While moving can be a pain, it’s something everyone does at some point. The best way to make it easier for your family is to prepare ahead of time. Taking the expenses above into consideration allows you to make a more realistic moving budget so that you won’t get caught by surprise on the day of your move.
A self-storage unit allows you to keep your belongings in a secondary location until you have space for them once again. With a little time and preparation, you can keep your items in mint condition by preparing them for short-term or long-term storage. Investing in items such as lidded bins, sturdy cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, […]
Packing up and moving to a new home is a major life event. There’s so much to do that it may seem a little overwhelming at times! But it’s just a temporary challenge. You’ll get through it soon enough, so just keep working at it and use these seven tips to save you time and […]
It pays to have professional local movers pack and move your belongings as they know how to pack and transport items properly. This is especially important if you have heavy furniture to move. Naturally, what type of piece you are moving should be considered as well as the type of equipment used to transport it. […]
Dallas is the 4th most populous metro region in the country with some of the best neighborhoods for families and professionals. The job market in the Dallas area is thriving, which is driving up rental costs, so buying a home here might be your best option. Here are some of the neighborhoods in Dallas in which to […]
Moving expenses are an often overlooked tax deduction. However, there are situations in which you can claim the cost of hiring moving companies on your taxes. You might qualify if your move is related to employment. The IRS has strict guidelines concerning this deduction. Here’s how to determine if your moving expenses qualify for the deduction. […]
Dallas is the 4th most populous metro region in the country with some of the best neighborhoods for families and professionals. The job market in the Dallas area is thriving, which is driving up rental costs, so buying a home here might be your best option. Here are some of the neighborhoods in Dallas in which to […]
Moving expenses are an often overlooked tax deduction. However, there are situations in which you can claim the cost of hiring moving companies on your taxes. You might qualify if your move is related to employment. The IRS has strict guidelines concerning this deduction. Here’s how to determine if your moving expenses qualify for the deduction. […]
With the stressful nature of moving a house, it is important to come up with effective strategies to help you save time and money during the relocation. When it comes to packing your stuff, you should start at least eight weeks before the actual day of the move. This will allow you to de-clutter your […]
When you are faced with the idea of moving out of state but must operate on a tight budget, the situation can quickly become overwhelming. However, you might be surprised by all the ways you can save. Below you will find some affordable alternatives to traditional moving methods that will help save you some serious […]
It’s no secret that moving is one of the most stressful events in life. It’s easy to see why given the logistics involved in planning each move, plus the challenge of changing jobs, life plans, social circles, and just about everything else in your life. Once you’ve finally completed the journey to your new home, […]
How you pack your stuff will have the most significant impact on how fast you can move houses. Sadly, while every other industry has been advancing, from healthcare to product shipping, the art and science of moving remains unmoved and, quite frankly, primitive. Fortunately, decades of moving houses have given people ideas on how to make the process more efficient. Here are seven of the ways our moving crews strive to make moving more efficient:
Start packing days, if not weeks, in advance. Begin with packing items that you don’t have any immediate use of, such as family heirlooms, photo albums and framed pictures, trinkets, etc. These are items that, if packed in a box early, won’t affect your day-to-day living. You should also start disassembling furniture pieces including coffee tables, chairs, and desks.
Pack strategically by marking the boxes with a symbol or number that denotes their importance. Keep the items you’ll need immediately when you move to your new home close to you. Day one items include towels, toiletries, casual and work clothes, curtains, and mattress covers. Store them in a suitcase or hamper for convenient access.
It’s difficult to pack fast if the items you need packing are scattered across the house. Designate a packing station, which can be a simple corner space or a small unused room in your home. Once you’ve designated your packing station, all materials and supplies related to your move should be stored here, including boxes, tape, and bubble wrap.
Every house has some amount of junk, such as obsolete paper documents, VHS tapes, broken furniture and electronic gadgets, and other random stuff, that owners no longer need. Let go of your junk by either throwing it out, donating it, or selling it on eBay or through a garage sale.
Will a van suffice, or do you need a full-size 26-foot truck to haul out all your possessions? Measure the height and length of all the boxes when they are stacked up to one another. It makes more sense to get one big truck that can transport all your possessions in one trip than to get a cheaper smaller vehicle that will take two to three trips, especially if it’s a long distance between point A and point B. Alternatively, hire a moving company to figure it out for you!
Packing is, for the most part, physical work. There’s no learning curve to it, and someone can easily jump into the activity. Ask for help from friends, coworkers, neighbors, or anyone else that come to mind. To repay these kind volunteers for donating their time and energy to helping you pack, buy them lunch or dinner.
The challenging part of moving is loading and unloading your packed boxes from the house to the truck. Despite this relatively short distance between the door and the vehicle, it can feel like a mile as you try to haul out 50-lb boxes and furniture pieces. If you aren’t hiring movers, invest in a pallet jack rental to do the lifting for you.
As you may have noticed, most of the tips rely on allotting enough time before your actual moving date. The more time you have to spare, the easier it will be to move since you can pack boxes gradually without even noticing the workload.
