How do you prepare for a move? One way of doing this is to create a moving budget as early as possible so that you can approximate the cost for your upcoming move. To become aware of the expenses in advance will get you to become ready and mentally stable especially when the time comes for paying bills.

At Seamen’s Moving, we love to give tips regarding these matters. Here are 5 things you need to budget when moving by yourself.

Truck Rental Cost

Remember that the cost of renting a moving truck will entirely depend on the moving truck company. So in order for you not to be short, you can ask your hired moving company an estimate so that you can budget.

Fuel

Fuel is another thing to budget and the cost of this will be a substantial unexpected expense. You can surf the net for the average fuel consumption.

Moving Equipment

Another to keep in mind is the moving equipment you will need to rent like a moving dolly, furniture sliders and others.

Packing Expenses

Perhaps the biggest expense you will experience is in the moving boxes. But do not forget about minor but important things like the cost of bubble wrap and packing paper.

Contingency Funds

Moving expenses can come from anywhere that is why it is better for you if you have contingency funds included in your budget.