It's so easy to miss key details during a household move. Unfortunately overlooking something could mean delays of hours or days and unnecessary stress during a hectic part of your move. Make sure your move goes more smoothly by watching out for these five common moving mistakes.
Didn't Hire Movers Early Enough
Most people don't realize that local moving companies can be booked up by early spring. So, they may have to wait for a few months before their movers can help them.
If it is possible to get a 'mover near me' sooner, there may be added convenience fees that can eat into the moving budget.
Make sure you start looking for movers a few months before you plan on relocating.
Not Decluttering Before the Move
Moving is a great time to get rid of unwanted or damaged items in your household. After all, you don't want to pay to move these extra items.
Keep your relocation costs down and streamline your household by dedicating a week or so to just decluttering your home. This means donating old clothing and linens, clearing out your closets, and getting rid of old, worn, and broken furniture.
Forgot to Forward Your Mail
It's super easy to overlook setting up a mail forwarding request with the post office. The USPS recommends allowing up to two weeks for your mail forwarding request to go through the system. Thankfully, it only takes a few minutes to complete your mail forwarding request on the USPS website.
Not Enough Packing Supplies
Most homeowners are surprised by just how many boxes they need to pack up their homes. Avoid those late night runs to the hardware store for more packing supplies by getting enough ahead of time. You can use Angi's guidelines for the number of boxes needed based on the size of a home when buying your moving boxes.
Don't forget to add box tape, plastic wrap, and labels to your moving kits.
Not Arranging Parking for the Movers
Your local movers will need a place to park their vans when moving day comes. If you live in the city, you may need to secure parking permits so that the moving van can park in front of your building.
If you live in an apartment complex, be sure to ask your landlord where your apartment movers can safely park their vehicles for loading.
Ask About a Free Household Moving Estimate
Black Tie Moving can help you prepare for that local move in your area, including cities like, Huntsville, AL, Little Rock, AR, Columbus, OH, and Nashville, TN. We'll always provide first-class residential moves with packing, white glove handling, and transport of your belongings.
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