Pack and Clear Out
Many people wait until the very last minute to start packing their belongings. Unless your movers have been hired to pack for you, make sure to have everything boxed and labeled before the professionals arrive on moving day. Procrastinating will only increase the time needed to move your belongings, which can also increase your moving cost. …show more content…
Items strewn and half boxed will become overwhelming to navigate around. These items and boxes will clutter up aisles and walkways, increasing the time and stress needed to move heavy furniture while causing potential accidents and falls.
To ensure there is no added stress on moving day, make sure to pack your belongings and clear out paths and walkways before the moving company arrives.
Check Company Policy
When you first hire your movers, pay special attention to their policies. Since most movers will not transport hazardous or dangerous items, you will need to make other arrangements to move these belongings.
Chemical cleaners, paints, gas, kerosene, propane, weed prevention, and insect control sprays will all need to be transported on your own. Also, many professional movers will recommend moving your own guns and ammo on your own.
If you have any questions about what items your movers will and will not transport, make sure to contact them ahead of moving day.
Avoid Trying to Help
You hired your movers for a reason. Whether you are unable to lift and transport heavy pieces of furniture or you just do not have a vehicle large enough to move all of your belongings, you made the decision to invest in the