Common Mistakes When Moving & How A Moving Company Can Help
When you move to a new house, there are many tasks and considerations involved. There’s a right way to do many of these things. Make sure that you avoid some of the more common mistakes with the help of a professional moving company!
Procrastination of Moving Tasks
Moving comes with a huge list of tasks and you aren’t going to have an easy time figuring out where to start. It can even lead you to hold off on beginning the process because of how overwhelming it all feels. This can lead to a whole new level of stress. You’ll benefit if you create a checklist that has at least the most important things you need to do. There are good templates available for moving checklists online.
Overpacking
It’s ideal to consolidate before you move. Downsize by making piles of items you can donate, throw out, or sell. This way, you’ll cut down on moving costs and have less that you’ll have to unpack at your new home. You might consider having a yard sale or bringing items to a drop-off center or thrift store.
Not Calling in a Reputable Moving Company
Moving is such a complicated thing that you would do well to reach out to a moving company. You’ll want as much support as possible from movers who have experience. Come up with questions you can ask to narrow down your choices and know that you’re hiring a company that will meet the needs of your unique situation. It can help to look at reviews online and/or talk to people in your area who have used moving services.
Not Making Price Comparisons
Even when you do find moving companies you’re interested in, you shouldn’t jump to hiring one without extra steps. Ask each company for estimates on what the moving services will cost for your situation. They can give you in-home estimates or offer you a quote through their online form. It’s typically not a good idea to accept your first offer. In fact, try to compare at least three estimates.
Packing Items That Are Prohibited or Breakable
All Delaware County moving companies have some items that they won’t move such as breakable objects and things that are prohibited such as pesticides, perishable foods, and cleaning chemicals. Make sure you know what you’re not supposed to have your moving company take to the new house. If you have to move heavy furniture or other things that can scrape floors or break easily, put stretch wrap and other protective material on the furniture legs and sharp edges.
Not Labeling Moving Boxes
If you place items into boxes and don’t put labels or at least write something clearly in marker to indicate what’s in each one, it’s going to cause more work for you and the local movers in Montgomery County, PA. You’re sure to be confused on moving day and when it comes time to unpack your belongings. Have a permanent marker or pre-made labels for all the categories of your items ready to go when you pack.
Not Forwarding Mail and Transferring Utilities Early Enough
It can be a difficult process to go through the postal service and get them to forward your mail. It’s also a bit time-consuming to transfer your electricity and other utilities to your new place. Start the process of forwarding your mail a few weeks prior to your move. Discuss with your provider your moving date so they terminate your old home’s service and begin service at your new home at the same time.
Get Moving Services from a Reputable Moving Company
You don’t need to struggle with moving tasks all by yourself or settle for just any company. Contact Ben the Mover Guy for your moving services and you won’t regret it.
