Are you worried about missing some important detail ahead of your residential move? Not sure when to start searching for a long-distance moving company?
It's easy to over-stress about an upcoming relocation. But, you can avoid the most common moving fails with some focus and a little planning.
Before the Move is Your Best Time to Prevent Common Fails
For a successful move, preparation is key. You'll want to get started with planning your move as early as possible. Preferably, you'll be able to begin up to three months in advance. This is when you'll start looking for apartments or finishing up paperwork for a home purchase. During this period, you'll also want to research different residential moving companies and get quotes from each for comparison.
You can also begin streamlining your household during the earliest stages of a long-distance move. Moving companies create estimates for their cross-country relocations based on the weight of the shipment. So, if you get rid of unwanted items, broken furniture, and donate a lot of items, you'll save on moving costs.
Six weeks before the move is when things start getting busy. You'll want to finish packing up your home. Or arrange a packing appointment with your mover. You'll also need to take care of some last minute tasks, like:
- Notify your landlord of your intent to move.
- Call the utility companies to transfer your accounts or set up an end date.
- Notify your children's school that you'll be moving them.
- Arrange for any needed off-site storage.
What to Do On Moving Day
If you've taken all the necessary steps to prepare for moving day, things should go much more smoothly for your family. You can avoid further issues by doing just a bit more on the big day too.
- Consider having the kids and any pets stay with relatives while you move out of the home.
- Buy some bottled water and snacks to keep you energized while lifting and toting boxes.
- Consider setting up fans if you're moving on a hot day.
- Make sure you have the proper tools, like hand trucks and straps.
- Wear comfortable, older clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
- Wear closed toe shoes, such as boots and tennis shoes.
Sign-Up for a Free Moving Estimate
If you are ready to start the search for a residential mover, turn to Bekins of South Florida. We offer a range of moving and storage services that meet every need, including:
- Residential Moves
- International Moves
- Storage Services
Would you like a free moving estimate for your household relocation? Call us or use our online form to set up a free consultation right away.
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