{"id":11428,"date":"2025-11-25T21:13:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/?p=11428"},"modified":"2026-04-05T21:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T04:04:16","slug":"how-to-save-money-when-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money When Moving by Using One Company for Everything"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trying to figure out how to save money when moving? Some common moving tips include scheduling your move in the off-season, selling unneeded belongings (so you'll have fewer boxes and can save space in the moving truck), relying on friends and family to help you move, and even searching for free packing supplies online. However, <strong>many of these money-saving tips are not only likely to not help you actually save money, <\/strong>but they could even end up costing you more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want some ways to save money that actually work? For one, coordinating your packing, moving, and storage services through one company can cut moving costs and stress. Moving service bundles mean fewer vendors, fewer fees, and fewer headaches on moving day.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/#Why_Coordinating_Services_Saves_You_Money\" >Why Coordinating Services Saves You Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/#Cost_Breakdown_%E2%80%93_Packing_Moving_and_Storage\" >Cost Breakdown \u2013 Packing, Moving, and Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/#How_to_Tell_If_Youre_Actually_Getting_a_Good_Deal\" >How to Tell If You're Actually Getting a Good Deal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/#Coordination_Benefits_Beyond_the_Price_Tag\" >Coordination Benefits Beyond the Price Tag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/#How_to_Coordinate_Services_With_Muscular_Moving_Men\" >How to Coordinate Services With Muscular Moving Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/#How_to_Save_Money_When_Moving_With_a_Professional_Pack_and_Move_Bundle\" >How to Save Money When Moving With a Professional Pack and Move Bundle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-when-moving\/#Give_Muscular_Moving_Men_a_Call_Today\" >Give Muscular Moving Men a Call Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ll learn where the real savings lie, with the best moving cost savings tips \u2014 and how <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muscular Moving Men<\/a> helps you streamline your move by managing all services \u2014 including move, pack, and store \u2014 <strong>under one trusted team.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Coordinating_Services_Saves_You_Money\"><\/span><strong>Why Coordinating Services Saves You Money<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a moving date in your future, <strong>you might already know just how many details go into planning for the big day. <\/strong>From selling items at a garage sale or yard sale and meticulously packing endless cardboard boxes to scheduling appointments with cable companies and closing dates to walk-throughs, there's a lot to keep track of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring moving companies can certainly help with this. Instead of finding your own moving truck rental and carting fragile items and endless moving boxes from your old home to your new one, hiring movers lets you skip a lot of the stress and back-breaking work of moving day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, hiring professional movers does cost. First-time movers looking for creative ways to save some extra cash might just consider hiring multiple moving companies. But while on paper this could seem cheaper and a way to cut costs, this is rarely the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to hiring multiple companies, choosing just one <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/services\/packing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for packing<\/a>, moving, and storage services is likely to not only save you money, <strong>but it also simplifies the moving process. <\/strong>A few ways you'll save include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Economies of scale:<\/strong> One company handling multiple services can reduce overall labor and materials costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single transport:<\/strong> Fewer trips with the moving vehicle means less fuel and fewer hourly charges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fewer markups:<\/strong> Avoid third-party vendor fees or coordination surcharges \u2014 extra fees that movers charge that can drive up the cost of your move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplified logistics:<\/strong> Less time off work to meet with different movers, no miscommunication, and tighter timelines. Many moving companies could even penalize you if these logistics don't go smoothly, and they wind up getting delayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Breakdown_%E2%80%93_Packing_Moving_and_Storage\"><\/span><strong>Cost Breakdown \u2013 Packing, Moving, and Storage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of ways that hiring just one moving company for your long-distance or local move can help you save, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Packing:<\/strong> Buying moving supplies yourself can add up quickly. While sourcing free boxes and other packing supplies yourself and asking family members to help you move may seem like a good way to save money on moving expenses, weak boxes or poor tape can lead to disaster and damaged belongings. <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/\">Professional packers<\/a> use the right packing materials and protect your items the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moving:<\/strong> Hiring a single team for packing and moving boxes keeps labor costs low and improves efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> When storage is handled by the same company that packs and moves your belongings, you reduce the chance of damage and duplicate transport fees. The portable moving container is handled from start to finish by just one team, making the process easier and more efficient \u2014 and helping you avoid any hidden costs like additional storage fees or coordination fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/typical-moving-costs-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Pro movers filling a moving box\" class=\"wp-image-11430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/typical-moving-costs-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/typical-moving-costs-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/typical-moving-costs-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/typical-moving-costs-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/typical-moving-costs-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/typical-moving-costs.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RDNE Stock Project, Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tell_If_Youre_Actually_Getting_a_Good_Deal\"><\/span><strong>How to Tell If You're Actually Getting a Good Deal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all \u201cbundled\u201d services are created equal;<strong> some movers use that label loosely. <\/strong>So how can you tell when a coordinated service plan actually saves you money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for these signs to ensure you're choosing a cost-effective solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transparent pricing:<\/strong> Does the quote clearly outline each service to be rendered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible options:<\/strong> Can you mix and match only the services you need? For instance, if you want to move at your own pace or are worried about the many essential items you'll need to keep close all the way up to your move, you could pack your own belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No surprise fees:<\/strong> Watch for fuel surcharges, long-carry fees, and charges for basic materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reputation and quality:<\/strong> Premium supplies, trained movers, and strong reviews are key to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/moving\/how-to-choose-a-reliable-moving-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choosing a reputable moving company.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>With Muscular Moving Men, you get honest, up-front quotes for any combination of services \u2014 plus the peace of mind that comes with a single, experienced team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coordination_Benefits_Beyond_the_Price_Tag\"><\/span><strong>Coordination Benefits Beyond the Price Tag<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coordinating multiple moving companies isn't just a way to save more money during your move;<strong> it's also one of the best moving tips<\/strong> because it offers other benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduced risk: <\/strong>One team handling everything = fewer handoffs and less chance of damage. Compare this to the risk of hand-offs leading to broken furniture, or worse, friends and family getting hurt helping you or damaging your items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streamlined coverage:<\/strong> Valuation or insurance can cover your entire move and storage period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accountability:<\/strong> No finger-pointing between vendors if something goes wrong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peace of mind: <\/strong>A single timeline, a single point of contact, and a clear plan from start to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Coordinate_Services_With_Muscular_Moving_Men\"><\/span><strong>How to Coordinate Services With Muscular Moving Men<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Muscular Moving Men, we know that hiring moving services <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/services\/local-moving-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for your local<\/a> or long-distance move can be a hassle. Our company helps make it easy \u2014 and we make it even easier to coordinate every service you need in one convenient package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating your moving checklist, alongside planning a garage or estate sale and selling unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace or donating items to reduce what you need to pack, add the option to request an in-home or virtual assessment. During this assessment, <strong>our team will take a look at all the items that you plan to move to help create your customized quote.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, you can also choose which services you need. While you might decide to pack your household items yourself, our packing services make moving a breeze. Not only do we pack your belongings,<strong> but we also provide everything from bubble wrap and packing tape to boxes, so you won't need to make multiple trips to the store<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there's a gap between when you need to move out of your own home and to your new location, <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/services\/storage-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we also offer storage<\/a>. A portable storage container helps streamline this gap during your move and keeps your belongings safe. Of course, we also offer moving services. No worrying about lifting heavy boxes or loading the moving truck or moving container; let the pros handle the heavy lifting instead. To top it all off, we'll help you get the right <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/what-is-moving-insurance\/\">moving insurance<\/a> to protect your belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscular Moving Men delivers materials and manages logistics from start to finish. You'll receive clear, itemized quotes for each service \u2014 <strong>no fixed bundles means you'll only pay for what you need, helping you save even more money.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the convenience of one trusted team coordinating everything for a smoother, more cost-effective move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cost-of-movers-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Pro movers filling moving truck\" class=\"wp-image-11431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cost-of-movers-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cost-of-movers-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cost-of-movers-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cost-of-movers-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cost-of-movers-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cost-of-movers.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tima Miroshnichenko, Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Save_Money_When_Moving_With_a_Professional_Pack_and_Move_Bundle\"><\/span><strong>How to Save Money When Moving With a Professional Pack and Move Bundle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to hiring movers, bundling services with one company is a great way to reduce costs and save money<strong>. It also makes the process of planning ahead, as well as moving day, go much more smoothly.<\/strong> Whether you want to save extra money or have less moving stress, coordinating services is one of the best moving tips you can follow, and is also how to save money when moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscular Moving Men offers Phoenix residents expert coordination of packing, moving, and storage, with clear pricing and one reliable team. Our moving services bundles help you save money without having to skip out on bubble wrap or schedule your move during the off-season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most moving companies offer only a single package that bundles multiple services. On top of this, they may still charge an hourly rate, which drives up the cost of your move. But not us. We'll design an affordable moving package that's customized with the services you need, and nothing extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have a short- or long-distance move in the future, now is the time to start planning. Whether your move is months away or just weeks, the sooner you schedule your moving services, the better. The last thing you want is to find out that Muscular Moving Men is fully booked on your moving day and be forced to pay higher rates for a different company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_Muscular_Moving_Men_a_Call_Today\"><\/span>Give Muscular Moving Men a Call Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/blog\/how-to-finance-a-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ready to save money<\/a> on your next move? <strong>Coordinate your packing, moving, and storage services with Muscular Moving Men<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trusted Phoenix movers<\/a>. When you see our team arrive on the big day in our T-shirts, you know you're in good hands. Get your no-surprise bundled quote today and <strong>save on move costs<\/strong>! Give us a call today at (877) 434-8668 to get started with a free quote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to save money when moving by using one trusted, dependable company for packing, transport, and storage, helping you cut costs and reduce stress. \ud83d\udcb8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":11429,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11428"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11428\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11834,"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11428\/revisions\/11834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muscularmovingmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}