Did you know that moving is one of the top 3 most stressful events in a person's life? To make this transition period easier for yourself in every sense, whether you are moving to a new home or planning to relocate your office quickly, we suggest you turn to professionals. From advice to price lists and how to get to moving agencies, the rest of the text will tell you everything you need to know about moving before you embark on it.
What kind of services do moving agencies offer?
Detailed research of the agencies in your city or a neighboring city will be your best ally in deciding whether to carry out the move yourself or with the help of professionals. It is important to mention that the price of the services of moving agencies will depend on all the basic and additional services you decide on and that it does not mean that you will leave 100% of the moving to an agency just by providing the transportation of goods.
If you want to be a part of the moving process yourself, you can decide only on the transport part of the job, and when the agreed vehicle arrives, bring in the goods yourself and later take them out. The agencies are ready to completely take over this task, and come to plan the course of the move, professionally pack everything, put it in the vehicles, take it away, unpack it, assemble the furniture, and help you arrange it in the place you want. Find out below what you can expect from them and how much it will cost you.
Transport - Truck or van?
Don't worry; you don't have to decide for yourself what is the best choice if you have no experience with moving before. Based on the assessment of the demands of the move, the agency will offer you one of these two types of transportation. The main difference is in the size of the cargo space and, therefore in their prices. Removals by van are cheaper and are recommended for moving apartments and houses of small square footage. Trucks are a much better option for moving offices, larger spaces and carrying bulky furniture, and long-distance moving. The type and model of the truck and van will depend on the agency, but with pre-planned loading and proper packing, all goods will arrive safely at their destination. Various types of ramps and cranes are used for loading the vehicle, and the interior of the transport vehicle can be upholstered and improved for additional safety.
Boxes and other packaging materials
You don't have to spend money on large plastic or paper boxes for transport or get them from local markets. Moving agencies often have boxes in their offer designed for moving everything you have in your home or office, from clothes to work, room and kitchen furniture, to works of art. In addition to the boxes, there are stretch and crackle films to secure fragile goods, as well as strong adhesive tapes that can only be torn with a sharp object.
Storage of goods
Storage is the best option if you do not know where you will go with the goods today or next month. We are talking about large capacity warehouses, where your goods will be safe under video surveillance and available 24/7. This is an excellent choice if you find yourself in a situation of unplanned moving when you have to leave the location in a short period and when you plan to move somewhere in stages. The agencies that offer moving services within Belgrade generally organize it in the following way - a sufficient number of workers and vehicles will come to the agreed address, pack and take the goods to the storage place, store them for the agreed and paid period and finally take the goods to the old or new location.
Dismantling and assembling furniture
Whether you dislike this activity or consider yourself insufficiently skilled to deal with it, choose a moving agency that also offers this service. Skilled workers who can complete these tasks with closed eyes can dismantle the furniture in the old location and assemble it in the new location. This often includes larger furniture, such as shelves, closets and cabinets, office furniture, kitchen elements, and various types of bedrooms and other beds. We recommend that you never skip this step for safe transport.
How much does it cost to hire a moving agency?
There is no unique answer to this question. As each move is a case for itself, and they never know what challenges and obstacles they will encounter during the execution of the job, agencies form prices based on several factors. For optimal organization and price formation, keep in mind the following:
- Where are you moving to: Is your new home just a few apartments or houses next to it? Are you changing the neighborhood or maybe the municipality? Any apartment or office on higher floors will make a move more complex, especially if it is a building without an elevator, as well as reduced accessibility to buildings, such as a lack of parking space, paved roads, and the like.
- When are you moving: Not only will the time of year affect the availability and cost of moving agency services, but so will the day of the week and the time of day.
- What are you bringing with you: In addition to clothes, books, and accessories, do you bring bulky furniture, delicate art, or exercise equipment? Packing is one of the most important aspects, not only to preserve your belongings but also to plan the types and number of vehicles needed for transport.
An increasingly common practice that agencies offer is a free moving estimate, in which a team will come to your address and, based on pre-set parameters, evaluate both the price and all the steps for optimal work.
In the price lists, Belgrade will lead the way. The prices you have to fit in are between 1,500 and 3,000 dinars for a van and over 5,000 dinars for truck transport in cases where you load and unload the goods yourself. If you also decide to use the help of workers, those prices can jump to over 100 euros for apartments with a square footage of up to 50. Intercity transportation is paid per kilometer, and average prices are around 30 dinars for a van or 50 dinars for truck transportation. Each additional service, such as packaging or sweetening, has its price list, which is important to know when planning a budget that suits you.
Whether you plan to reach agencies online, through banner ads, or on the recommendation of someone close to you who has had good experiences, we will always suggest that you leave this complex process to professionals rather than embarking on it yourself. Explore the best agencies in Belgrade and throughout Serbia today.
