Full Service Movers Benefit Busy People
Think you’re too busy to move right now? Does it seem like a whole lot of work that you can’t possibly take the time to coordinate any time soon? Then you should consider options that will practically take care of everything for you. Today, full service movers can wrap and pack your things as well as load them on the truck, transport them, then carefully unload them at your new place; plus, with the help of a moving checklist, every step is outlined for you so you’re more likely to remember all that a move incurs, and you’ll still have time to enjoy the transition to your new home.
Even if you’re going to hire movers to pack your things for you, if you can take some time starting a few months before moving day to complete a few organizational steps, your move will be more organized and less stressful for you. Some highlights of those steps, all part of a moving checklist, are as follows:
- Two months ahead, try to sort through your things and get rid of things you no longer use. Trash things that aren’t good to anyone else, but remember to donate usable items to a local charity so someone else might benefit from them.
- Start looking at movers and who will be able to best take care of your needs, including packing. It’s easy to find many options online, but also consult friends and family for references.
- About six weeks out, start using up things you’re not taking with you, like canned food from the pantry, excess bath or shower items, etc. There’s no need to move these inexpensive items, plus packing and transporting them may cost more than they’re worth to start with.
- A month out, let important contacts know of your moving plans, including your bank, doctor, banks and credit card companies, as well as any subscriptions like magazines or out-of-town newspapers.
- In the last few days, pack personal belongings you’ll want to keep with you as the moving truck might not arrive when you do, especially if you’re moving a long distance away. Also, even if the movers packed your belongings, double check that everything has been included and labeled as yours.
- Of course, the full checklist will include many more steps and hints to make things run smoothly. Your mover should supply you with their company’s checklist, but several are available online where you can print one or more off and develop a personalized version that fits your needs.
Full service movers are experienced and efficient at what they do. Yes, be diligent and take inventory as things are loaded onto the truck, but let them do what they’re good at. They’ll have the bubble wrap, boxes, wardrobe containers and moving blankets to pack and load your things in such a manner that they’ll arrive safely to your new home; although insurance, whether it’s through the movers or supplemented by your own coverage, is always a smart idea just in case. Otherwise, relax. The professionals are there to help you successfully transition from your old home to your new one with as little chaos as possible.