6 Things Movers Want You to Know
Moving day brings chaos and stress. However, better organization ahead of time makes for an easier, safer, and smoother move. Here are six things movers want you to know before moving day arrives.
1. Certain Items Cannot Go in the Moving Truck
Certain items are dangerous to place in a moving truck or are not permitted by law. Items customers should plan to move themselves include perishable foods, plants, hazardous materials, and gasoline (including the gas already added to yard equipment and tools—this must be drained before loading). Also, pets are not permitted on the moving truck. Always ask the mover before moving day for a list of non-allowable items to provide enough time to make alternate plans to move these things.
2. Complete Packing Before Moving Day
Unless the customer has hired a full-service moving package that includes boxing up belongings, movers expect them to have everything boxed and ready to load on the truck. Movers who have to do unanticipated packing, or wait for customers to do it, will likely have an additional charge to their moving bill. To avoid being unprepared, set a packing schedule ahead of time and stick to it.
3. Pack and Carry Valuables
Movers prefer their customers to carry their most cherished valuables themselves to their new homes. Therefore, items such as bank cards, cash, jewelry, family heirlooms, important documents, and small electronics should go in your car with you.
4. Keep Kids and Pets Safe
Many people often don’t make alternate plans for their small children and pets, thinking they’ll be able to keep an eye on them easily. Unfortunately, moving day can be pretty hectic, and it’s easy for children and pets to get underfoot. This puts both them and the mover in harm’s way. Movers are highly trained to practice safety at all times. However, when carrying bulky items it’s difficult to see if a small body gets underfoot. Ideally, movers like it when customers hire a babysitter, bring pets to another location, or have a designated person to watch children and pets.
5. Label Each Box With Detail
Customers who are packing their belongings themselves will be the ones labeling the contents. Movers want their customers to know it’s best to label each container in detail—this includes contents, special handling instructions, and what room it belongs in on the other end of the move. This way, the movers can make sure the box is handled correctly and arrives at the correct room. Doing this saves everyone time and makes the task of unpacking so much easier for the customer.
6. Let Movers Know ASAP of Any Changes
If plans change, such as the date or the number of items to be moved, let the mover know ASAP. This could impact the type of equipment and the number of crew members needed to do the job. If the change is significant, there might be unexpected charges, especially if the difference is time-consuming or results in additional or bulky items that they need to move.
Moving Made Easy
We love it when our customers are communicative and ask questions to clarify moving details. So if you have any other questions regarding an upcoming move or would like an estimate, give us a call today.
