Whether you are moving to your first apartment, into a
share-house or shifting a few big pieces furniture from one home to
another, there are trailer hire companies that offer a full range
of trailers that are sure to suit your needs.
Finding the right hire company however, can be a bit tricky.
With a wide range of trailers for hire in outlets and online, it is
understandable to feel 'overloaded' with all the options available
and deciding which trailer is right for your needs.
When you are choosing a trailer it is essential you know what
size and type of trailer is going to do the job on moving day. As a
start:
- Create a full inventory of items.
Identify what you are planning to move as this will help you decide
on the type and size of trailer needed.
- Determine distance needed to travel.
Consider the distance and time needed to transport your items to
your new home. Identify if you're able to complete the whole move
in one trip or if it's just a short distance, then maybe you are
prepared to do several trips throughout the day.
Trailers come in all different shapes and sizes. There are the
standard box and caged trailers that you usually see in people's
front yards and garages. Then there are bigger, more secure
trailers that are designed for moving more than just rubbish to the
tip.
Caged trailers are the preferred type of trailer for house moves
and can be found in trailer rental outlets in the following
sizes:
- 7x4 feet
- 8x5 feet
- 10x6 feet
- 13x6 feet
Depending on the time you have and accessibility, you may want
to do your research online or visit local businesses that provide
trailer hire.
Try enquiring with trailer hire companies if they offer special
deals. Usually booking trailer hire for more than one day and
during a weekday, will work out to be a cheaper daily rate.
Therefore it's worth looking into maximising the use of your
trailer, like:
- Delivering your items to your new address
- Then loading it up with rubbish and disposing of it at
the local landfill.
This way you are getting your money's worth with your trailer
hire.
It also pays to plan in advance to increase your chances of
hiring a trailer for your moving day and at a reasonable rate as
well.
Also, make sure you take the time to learn how to drive and
operate the trailer before moving day, instead of learning to do so
on your way to your new address.