As we’ve mentioned in past blog posts, there are many “hidden costs” of buying a home in Delaware and Pennsylvania and that goes for moving too! It is so secret that the moving process can be overwhelming. After all, you’re on your way to settle into your dream home. It’s both exciting and new and as a result, it can be easy to overlook a few key items like fees along the way.

If you’re moving to a new home in Delaware or Pennsylvania this summer, it is important to keep an eye out for these extra fees that could pop up when changing homes. Even little things like disposing of packing materials can add up in charges.

Packing and Unpacking

If you don’t take the time to carefully package each item or piece of furniture, you could risk damaging them in your move. However, some new homeowners just do not have the time to dedicate to this task. It’s understandable, but know that it can cost you!

Some moving companies will pack for you and even unpack when you arrive. Fees are typically calculated on an hourly basis and if you want them to dispose of the packing materials when it’s all said and done, you could acquire a disposal fee as well.

Disassembling and Assembling Furniture

We all know how much time it can take to disassemble furniture and try to remember what goes where before packing it onto the moving truck. Your moving company can do this for you (they oftentimes have extra tools to make it efficient!), but for a fee. They will also reassemble the furniture in your new home for an added charge so you can jump right into unpacking.

Handling Heavy Items

If you have extremely heavy personal items like a piano, pool table, hot tub or safe, movers can charge an additional handling fee as these often require special treatment and packing. Items like appliances can be transported to your new Delaware or Pennsylvania home and set up, but movers will also charge an appliance servicing fee.

Carrying a Distance

It may not even cross your mind, but if movers have to park more than 50 to 75 feet from the entrance of your home in  Delaware or Pennsylvania you could be required to pay an extra fee for them to take the items inside. This is called a “long carry fee” and is assessed based on the distance movers need to carry items from the truck to the entrance of the home.

Moving to a new home in Delaware and Pennsylvania is an exciting time, so don’t let unexpected moving fees catch you off guard! With our experience in the local real estate market, The Kat Geralis Home Team is happy to help your home buying process run as smoothly as possible.

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