10 mistake to avoid for a successful move
At this stage you have probably gone through a lot of the steps in your moving process to figure out your final moving date and securing the new location you are moving to. One thing we know for sure is that no matter what you have accomplished, until the last piece of furniture is set on your brand new floor, chances are you still have a lot more tasks to tackle and we hope this quick list of the top 10 mistakes to avoid before moving will be helpful to you.
1. Never leave the packing to last minute
Properly Packing and labeling your belongings prior to the move date does require time and is a very important part of the moving process. Leaving this to the very last minute will waist your time and slow down your entire moving day. Make it a mission to start early and by packing multiple days before moving day you will save time and money and your movers will have a much better time organizing properly your items in the truck and setting them up where you want them at your new location. If you don’t wanna do it yourself, check out our packing services.
2. Booking the movers last minute
You don’t want to be left guessing if your movers are gonna show up on your moving date or left struggling to find movers last minute. It is important to find and reserve your spot with movers the moment you know your moving date. Remember do not leave to tomorrow what you can do today. Especially for end of the month moves most companies are fully booked months in advance
3. Pack extremely personal mementos or valuables inside the moving truck
This goes without saying but you want to make sure to pack your jewelry and personal official documents and transport them yourself instead of loading them in the moving truck. Most moving companies will always warn you of this and waive all responsibility in case of lost or stolen extremely valuables personal items.
4. Not reading your moving contract before booking a moving company
With so many moving companies to choose from it is almost compulsory to make sure you read and understand the moving contract that you are signing before hiring movers. A good rule of thumb is that the most transparent moving companies will usually send you a copy of their contract alongside the moving quote. So pay attention to every detail and happy reading. Trust us this will save you so much headache.
5. Doing the move yourself
To be frank if you know what you are doing this is actually the cheapest way to complete your move but it requires a lot of planning and can be very time consuming and taxing physically. Hiring professional movers is not cheap but it is almost always worth it. A good Move is not cheap and a Cheap move is not good.
6. Being dishonest with the size of the move during the booking process
Most moving companies that bill by the hour rely heavily on customer honesty about the size and amount of items being moved to be able to recommend precisely the right size truck needed and the right amount of movers necessary to complete the job. Nothing is worst than having movers show up at your location with a smaller truck than necessary or with the inadequate equipments. Honesty goes a long way and you will guarantee yourself a stress free move.
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7. Not getting rid of items you don’t need
Now this may seem obvious but moving time is usually the perfect time to get rid of or donate those items or furniture that you know for sure you wont be using anymore. You will save in time and money and contribute to another person’s happiness through donation.
8. Being rude to Movers
Respect goes both ways and we should all be respectful to expect respect back. Moving is not easy and your movers are there to help you and the better you treat any human being trying to assist you the better they will treat you back. On Moving day make sure to get to know the name of your movers and give them the room to complete their job. Professional movers will usually always have a uniform and will always start by introducing themselves before touching any of your furniture.
9.Unclean and messy house
Everybody enjoys a clean working environment and with all the packing and work that goes into moving it is normal to have some mess under furnitures that you haven’t moved for years. You should try your best to pack donate and clean as much as possible before moving date. A clean house will make movers feel comfortable and ultimately increase the speed of the move.
10. Forgetting to change your address
Last but not Least It is very important to change your address as soon as you confirm your new location address. This can lead to missed mails and delays in getting your packages. Make sure to update your address for all your official documents as well.
Make sure to avoid those mistake and you would take away 90% of all the stress from your move.
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I agree that you should book movers well in advance. I need to get a moving crew for all of our furniture. I can’t lift them by myself.
Hi tex. We can assist with your move. For an accurate estimate simply request a quote for a moving consultant to reach out.
I’m glad you explained how reliable moving companies should provide a contract of their services. We’re moving in a couple of months, so my wife and I want to find a trustworthy moving company to get the job done, so we’ll be sure to follow your hiring tips. Thanks for the information on asking for a detailed quote when talking to moving companies.
hey Eli. We wish you the best in your upcoming move and will be redy to assist should you need any of our services.