Your first home move is coming up fast. You’ve been told it’s stressful – and you’re already feeling the pressure. So much to do, so little time. What else is feeding your anxiety? The fact that you don’t know exactly what’s going down on moving day itself. That’s why relocation industry experts are revealing the sequential steps you should expect when the day finally arrives… and your move begins in earnest.
Before the Movers Arrive: Your Move
You’re likely discovering that there’s a long list of tasks to finish before moving day itself. Call utility companies serving your new place to let them know of the switch, hire a reputable moving company ahead of time, organize and pack your belongings.
The latter is one of the more stressful, but vital moving tasks. But the more thorough the job you do, the more time you’ll save. And gathering your outgoing items together is only half the battle. The experts at True Friends Moving Company suggest that you won’t regret a proactive approach on your part…
“You can also help save time by having all of your items ready to go in sealed boxes, furniture disassembled, and labeling completed.”
Of course, extra work on your side is only one possible avenue. In fact, many moving professionals will be all too happy to handle your packing, labeling, and furniture disassembly as part of full-service support. As for whether they’ll do it on moving day or before… that’s for you to decide.
When the Movers Are Here: Their Move
Once the moving crew has arrived at your home, it’s time to step aside.
They’ll wheel in all the equipment they need to handle any heavy furniture items or big, bulky belongings – from hand trucks to dollies and more. Priority number one: getting everything safely into their waiting moving vehicles.
How long will they be at it? That depends on you: specifically, the quantity of your boxes, the amount of furniture you own, how organized you were beforehand. You also need to consider any stairs, elevators, or narrow hallways that need to be navigated as part of the loading stage.
What’s more, you can expect your movers to disconnect certain appliances (the ones you’re taking with you, at least) as well as remove any unwanted, but still usable items. That can be a life-saver when you’re already pressed for time – preventing you from needing to find a new home for your surplus household belongings.
As the Movers Depart: Payment
Your items have landed at your new property, and so have you. Now it’s time to say goodbye to the movers… right after they hand you a final parting gift: the bill.
That’s where your reaction might differ depending on your choice of company. Some movers might have added on extra fees you weren’t necessarily anticipating, giving you a nasty surprise at the project’s conclusion.
Or, your movers might have already accurately quoted your full service upfront, favoring a transparent policy that combats hidden fees. Those are the kinds of movers you want – the ones who allow you to budget for your move without the risk of surprises later on. So, when you’re hiring a crew, find out their policy ahead of time – if you’re left with more questions than answers, it’s time to move on!
Final Takeaways
Now that you know what to expect, you won’t be blindsided when the day arrives. More importantly, you’ll understand where you need to be at each point – and what your movers will be doing at each stage. Your final job? To find qualified movers who’ll stick to the plan… instead of making it up as they go.
True Friends Moving Company
700 East Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville
TN
37115
United States
