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Published on Aug 13, 2020
•6 min read
By Mike Stackable,Founder
Are you planning on moving soon but don’t know where to start?
From purging and decluttering to packing your entire house in boxes, moving can be stressful and overwhelming.
Luckily, professional movers can take a lot of the stress away on moving day by doing all the hard stuff for you. From lifting boxes to making sure everything remains in one piece, hiring professional movers can be the best money you’ll ever spend.
Not sure what to expect when using a moving company for the first time? Keep reading to find out.
When you need help moving, you want a reliable, experienced moving company that won’t leave you stranded. This is why it’s best to confirm everything ahead of time to avoid misunderstandings on moving day.
This includes confirming the date and time of moving, the quote you agreed to, the moving services you paid for, and sorting out any other details before moving day. A reliable moving company will make sure you’re all set for moving day so you don’t have to worry or stress about anything.
On your end, you should make sure everything is ready for the movers and they have easy access to your house and each room.
The best thing you can do for yourself and the movers is to finish all the packing before moving day. It’s best to pack your stuff by yourself and label all boxes, but if you need extra help, you can ask for packing and unpacking services from the moving company.
Start packing one room at a time. First, empty the drawers, desks, closets, and cupboards. Then, get the appropriate boxes for moving, along with other supplies like packing tape, markers, bubble wrap, tissue paper, packing peanuts, stretch wrap, garbage bags, clothing bags, and furniture covers.
Label each box so that you know what’s inside as well as the room it’ll go to in the new house. For example, if you have several boxes for the kitchen, label the boxes as “kitchen – coffee mugs” or “kitchen – wine and champagne glasses – fragile”. This way, you’ll know where everything goes and the movers will know where to put each box in the moving truck.
Before moving day, make sure to clear the access to your home for the movers. Remove all boxes from the hallway, doorway, and outside entryway. You don’t want the movers to trip, fall or injure themselves.
Also, make sure they have a proper place to park their moving truck and easy access to the front door or garage. This will help movers go back and forth quickly and the loading process will be much faster and easier.
Labeling each box based on the room or type of belongings can help your movers save tons of time and effort. For example, if you have a box full of fragile items that must be handled with great care, label it as such. Your movers will make sure it’s not under other heavy boxes or placed in a tight corner.
By labeling boxes, you’re helping movers decide where to put each box so everything is well protected. This will also make the unloading process easier and they’ll know where to put the boxes in your new home.
Professional moving companies are not responsible or liable for handling these valuable items. They’re also not legally allowed to transport pets, so take these valuable personal items with you in your car.
Also, pack a box of personal necessities for the first few days at the new home. This way, you don’t have to look for things in boxes last-minute or ask movers to remove an already loaded box.
Moving day is stressful for everyone, so make your movers feel comfortable and appreciated by offering drinks, snacks, and refreshments. They’re constantly on the move, so they’ll appreciate a small break and a cup of coffee or a glass of water or juice.
If you expect the move to last more than a few hours, offer the movers lunch and dessert. If you treat your movers nicely and are polite and respectful, they’ll treat you and your belongings the same way.
One of the most important things when hiring moving companies is clear communication on both ends. You should communicate your needs and expectations clearly and the moving company should communicate their prices and services clearly.
On moving day, clear communication is again key to a fast, hassle-free move. Tell your movers about any fragile boxes, lead the way to the rooms, and make sure to answer any questions they have. If any issues arise, you can always contact the main office of the moving company to try to resolve them.
One of the best moving tips is to stay out of the way when movers do their job, but this doesn’t mean disappearing completely. You should stay nearby so they can find you if they have questions or if they need access to a room.
Moving day etiquette says you should let movers do their job without trying to micromanage everything.
After all, this is why you’re hiring professional movers – so you don’t have to lift any boxes and have a stress-free moving day. You want to help, but by letting the movers do their job, you’ll save everyone time and extra effort.
You can always offer them snacks and refreshments, but when it comes to moving and transporting boxes, it’s best to leave them to it.
If you’re using a moving company for the first time, you should know what to expect to make everyone’s job easier. Experienced movers will make sure you have a hassle-free day, take great care of your stuff, and do all the heavy lifting for you.
Ready to make your move a seamless, stress-free experience? Contact us today to get a free quote and let us help you make moving day a smooth sailing for you.