How to Organize, Plan and Prepare for a Household Move in Adelaide
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Extra equipment rental: If you are mov<strong>in</strong>g a lot of stuff you may want the<br />
conveniences of a dolly, load<strong>in</strong>g ramp, mattress <strong>and</strong> furniture covers, <strong>and</strong> so<br />
on. Be<strong>for</strong>e you add this item <strong>to</strong> your budget, ask the truck rental company if<br />
these extras are <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> the fee.<br />
Incidentals: Add <strong>in</strong> an extra cont<strong>in</strong>gency amount just <strong>in</strong> case the price of gas<br />
goes up or if you end up need<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> make some extra s<strong>to</strong>ps along your route. It<br />
is always better <strong>to</strong> build extra costs <strong>in</strong> up front.<br />
Travel <strong>to</strong> New Home<br />
If you are mov<strong>in</strong>g your car along with a mov<strong>in</strong>g truck or van, you will need <strong>to</strong><br />
add <strong>in</strong> costs <strong>for</strong> transportation, lodg<strong>in</strong>g along the way, your meals, <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
Transportation: If you are mov<strong>in</strong>g a car <strong>in</strong> addition <strong>to</strong> a mov<strong>in</strong>g van, add <strong>in</strong><br />
the costs <strong>for</strong> fuel <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>tenance fees, such as oil, fluids <strong>and</strong> a check-up. If<br />
you prefer, divide these costs <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> separate l<strong>in</strong>e items.<br />
Lodg<strong>in</strong>g: Research your s<strong>to</strong>ps along your mov<strong>in</strong>g route <strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d out how<br />
much lodg<strong>in</strong>g will cost. Determ<strong>in</strong>e the number of nights <strong>and</strong> the room rates<br />
ahead of time. Use a <strong>to</strong>ol such as Expedia <strong>for</strong> rates, availability, <strong>and</strong> book<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Meals: Calculate an average cost per meal per person <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g dr<strong>in</strong>ks <strong>and</strong><br />
snacks.<br />
Child or pet care: If you require any additional services <strong>to</strong> care <strong>for</strong> members<br />
of your family either be<strong>for</strong>e or after your move, you should <strong>in</strong>clude that cost <strong>in</strong><br />
your budget.<br />
Temporary hous<strong>in</strong>g: Will you <strong>and</strong> your family require temporary shelter at<br />
your f<strong>in</strong>al dest<strong>in</strong>ation be<strong>for</strong>e your home is ready? If so, you will need <strong>to</strong> fac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
<strong>in</strong> those costs.<br />
Pack<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> S<strong>to</strong>rage Fees