Professional movers handle moves every day, so they quickly learn what makes a moving day run smoothly and what tends to slow everything down. While every move is different, a few simple things can make the experience easier for both you and your moving crew.
If you have a move coming up, here are a few things movers wish every customer knew beforehand.
Unless you’ve hired your moving company to provide packing services, everything should ideally be packed and sealed before the crew arrives.
Leaving a few last-minute items out might not seem like a big deal, but those small piles can add up quickly. Movers having to wait while boxes are packed can slow down the entire day.
Try to finish packing the night before and leave out only the essentials you’ll personally need.
Have a piano? Oversized sectional? Extremely heavy dresser? Large safe?
Your movers should know beforehand.
Certain items may require additional equipment, extra crew members, or a different plan for getting them safely out of the home. Giving the moving company accurate information when requesting your quote helps them arrive prepared.
Parking is especially important when moving in New York City and other busy areas.
If the moving truck has to park far away from your building, every trip between the home and truck takes longer. Before moving day, find out whether your building or neighborhood has any parking restrictions.
Apartment residents should also check whether their building requires a specific loading area or scheduled moving window.
You don’t need an elaborate labeling system. Simply writing “Kitchen,” “Bedroom,” or “Bathroom” on the side of each box can save a surprising amount of time.
When movers arrive at your new home, they can bring boxes directly into the correct rooms instead of asking where every box belongs.
It also means less work for you later.
It can be tempting to leave clothing and other belongings inside dressers to save time packing. However, a fully loaded dresser can become extremely heavy and difficult to move safely.
Ask your moving company beforehand whether drawers should be emptied. Policies can vary depending on the furniture and what is stored inside.
There are certain belongings you shouldn’t put on the moving truck.
Keep medications, identification, important documents, jewelry, chargers, keys, and other essentials with you. It’s also smart to prepare a small overnight bag, especially if you’re completing a long-distance move.
If something is fragile, valuable, or needs special attention, say something. Professional movers want your belongings to arrive safely, and knowing about concerns beforehand allows them to take the appropriate precautions.
The same applies to your new home. Let the crew know where you want furniture placed instead of waiting until everything has already been unloaded.
Professional movers can handle the hard work, but customers play an important role in keeping moving day organized. Being packed, communicating special circumstances, and preparing your home can save time and reduce unnecessary stress.
At DA Moving, our goal is to make moving day as straightforward as possible. Good communication between our crew and our customers helps us work efficiently while giving your belongings the attention and care they deserve.
