Moving is stressful. It is a complete upheaval of your entire way of life; all your belongings and everything you know is being shifted, and fast. You’ve already taken the jump to simplify your move by hiring a professional moving truck, but what else can you do to make this process easier?
Before your moving crew arrives, there are a few things you can do to streamline the process and safeguard your state of mind. Continue reading to learn about what our Florida moving company suggests doing before your move-out day.
Make Space For The Movers
Before the moving company arrives, do your best to prepare a welcoming environment for your team of movers. Packing boxes, disassembling furniture, and lugging around appliances is an extremely labor-intensive job. Keep water and snacks on hand, and ensure a bathroom is readily available for your movers. Verify that there will be an available parking spot for your moving truck near the entrance of your home or apartment building. If you live in a building with elevators, ask your landlord or leasing office about reserving use of an elevator during your move. If your residence has a freight elevator, this will significantly speed up the time it will take to move your belongings.
Inside your home, prepare your walls and floors for the moving process. Use rugs, tarps, and cardboard to protect your floors from being damaged by heavy boxes and furniture. Wrap the corners of your walls and banisters with bubble wrap or sheets to protect them from damage as movers turn corners. It is also a good idea to keep extra packing supplies on hand in case some of your belongings end up needing an additional layer of protection.
Secure Kids & Pets
The moving process can be chaotic and overwhelming, especially for your children or pets. It can be stressful for kids or animals to watch everything in their home get disassembled, packed up, and removed; they don’t know why this is happening, and it’s scary! Children and pets can get in the way of the moving crew and get hurt, so it is best to keep them away from the whole process. Arrange somewhere for them to stay during the move to prevent unnecessary stress.
At our Gainesville moving company, we take care to treat your home with the respect it deserves. Our full-service moving package delivers a speedy moving process that is easy on you and your family.
Clean & Dispose of Trash
Before the moving truck arrives, ensure that your house is spotless. Clean all dishes, furniture, and surfaces in your home. Take out every last bag of trash, and give the can itself a good cleaning. Empty all of your appliances—especially your fridge! The last thing you want waiting to welcome you to your new home is a fridge filled with rotting food. Check inside your dishwasher and dryer for any missing or forgotten items. Unplug all of your electronics and remove batteries to prevent corrosion damage. If you own anything that takes fuel, such as a lawnmower, empty the gas tank completely before your movers arrive.
Consider making an effort to minimize packing by decluttering items that you don’t envision in your next residence. Clearly mark what items should not be packed up, or better yet, dispose of them before your move day. If this process sounds overwhelming, our junk removal and hauling services may be of interest to you.
Organize Your Belongings
Organizing your belongings prior to the moving process will make unpacking significantly less stressful. If using our full-service packing, focus on organizing your belongings and preparing them to be packed by our moving crew. Group fragile items together, and separate things that you don’t plan on taking with you. If you are renting, clearly delineate what appliances and furniture you own, and what needs to stay behind with your landlord.
Otherwise, focus on boxing items based on their designated room, purpose, and fragility. Separate your most valuable belongings and pack an overnight bag for yourself so you are not left stranded during the move without extra clothes, food, medicine, or hygiene essentials.
Document Everything
Before the moving truck arrives, label and photograph the contents of every box. This will make it easier for you to find your belongings once you arrive at your new home, and it will be clear if anything has been damaged or lost during the move. If you took out moving insurance, you can use these photos to make a claim and receive reimbursement.
Aside from documenting your possessions, remember to take pictures of the condition of your home itself. Document the state of your floors, appliances, walls, and any furniture you leave behind. This will be helpful to provide to your landlord if any issues arise regarding the state of your unit.
At UF Mover Guys, our movers take their time packing and transporting your belongings to minimize the risk of lost or damaged items. If you are in need of movers in Gainesville, Florida, contact us for a quote!