How stressful is moving from one home to another? Statistically speaking, next to the death of a loved one, moving and relocating your home is the next most stressful event. The very personal task of uprooting every day life and all that goes with it can cause even the most organized individual to forget details that may affect the move. Below are five important things to tell your mover that can help to make your move a smoother process for you:
Scheduling your move with a professional mover should be an exact process. Many times people who are moving fail to understand that after dates are set for the move, when changes to the moving date are needed, the mover may or may not be able to accommodate the requested date change. If at all possible, it is very important when you arrive at a specific date that details such as expected real estate closings, apartment move-out date and other dates are determined so that an exact date can be agreed upon with the moving company. Regular and accurate communication to the mover is important for both loading and delivery dates.
To help in keeping the move organized, it is important to have discussions with the mover regarding the items that will be moved, and those items that will not be moved. While this sounds simple enough, there is often confusion as to items that should have been left at the residence and these items may be loaded on the truck and end up miles away causing great problems in getting them back to the original location. Long distance moves are generally based on the weight of the shipment, and if items are moved that should have stayed at origin, the cost of the move can be greatly increased.
Make sure that the moving company has a complete understanding as to the access to the property at both origin and destination. It may be necessary for the mover to have completely different types of trucks and equipment depending on the ability to get near the residence to complete your move. Knowing this information in advance will insure that the mover is totally prepared at both ends with the proper equipment and personnel to handle the particulars of your move.
The mover needs to know about all items that may require special packaging or services. Certain items in a typical household may require servicing by a 3rd party company instead of the moving company. Examples would be appliance servicing, crating of large glass or marble pieces, and disassembly of items such as gym equipment, pool tables or large outdoor play sets.
The mover needs to know the things that are most important to you in order to ensure your satisfaction with the moving process. All items in the residence that are most important to you should be pointed out so the mover can give those items special attention. Examples are heirlooms, antiques, memorabilia, and any items that cannot be replaced if damaged or lost.
In the end, honest communication with your moving company is the key to having a successful move. No question or concern that you have prior to the move should be left open as a simple question or clarification can prevent much bigger issues down the road. An informed mover can assure better quality service, which in the end is what every quality moving company strives for with every move that they do.
