As you consider the many options for moving, saving money is likely to be at the top of your list. Fortunately, removal costs don't have to be as expensive as you anticipate if you're willing to move and store your belongings yourself as opposed to using a professional service.

How to save money on removal costs

When it comes to average removal costs in Australia, a large amount of your budget will be taken up by hiring professional movers for relocation and storage. If you're willing to hire a truck and move yourself, you can save a significant amount of money compared to paying for a full-service move.

In the same way, you will save money by packing and loading your storage unit yourself as opposed to hiring movers to do this for you.

It's recommended to look for moving services that offer bundled packages to greatly reduce your moving expenses. Booking both removal and storage with one company will reduce your total cost significantly.

From there, the only true way to find out the reality of your removal costs is to request free quotes either over the phone or online.

The internet makes it utterly convenient to comparison shop for removalists today by allowing you to input your personal information, the size of your home, and the distance of your move online to receive a quick price quote.

To receive the most accurate price quote, ask a removals company for a free survey. In this survey, a representative will perform an in-home assessment free of charge, to provide an estimate on your moving expenses based on the volume of items that need to be relocated.

At this time, it's important to be as honest as possible about the number of boxes and pieces of furniture that need to be moved to receive a precise quote on removal costs for your relocation.

The more you do, the less you pay

The golden rule when it comes to saving on removal costs is that the more you do yourself, the less you will pay. For many people who don't have time or the manpower to pack and load a moving truck, do-it-yourself moving may not even be an option.

If saving money is your top priority, it can be done by:

• Packing your belongings yourself instead of hiring a packing service.
• Rent a moving truck instead of hiring professional movers.
• If you're relocating internationally, choose "port-to-door" service instead of "door-to-door". This means that you will be responsible for bringing your belongings to a port to be shipped internationally instead of hiring a moving service to manage the move, door-to-door.

Top moving tip

A professional moving service will charge extra for every additional task they have to perform. Save money by disassembling all furniture beforehand, breaking down exercise equipment and packing all boxes yourself.