Moving is a procedure in itself with so many things to think about that sometimes we forget certain details that become problems during the process. There are a lot of common problems that people make before they contact a moving company and these problems often times result in more and more problems. To avoid these issues, below is a list of the top 6 mistakes people make when hiring a moving company.
1. Last Minute Packing!
If it’s been a long time since you’ve moved, chances are you’ve forgotten about how time-consuming moving can be. Procrastinating at the last moment to pack before the movers show up can result in a number of things going wrong like forgetting to put something in the box, putting it in the wrong box, or having it misplaced. Get your packing done at least 24 hrs before the moving company shows up!
2. Not Properly Labeling and Organizing Your Boxes!
When the time comes to unpack your boxes at your new home, putting all of the boxes that don’t have labels or mix-matched boxes into one room for sorting out later can be an absolute nightmare! Organizing your boxes with labels by room will be such a big help for you and the movers as they unload the truck.
3. Not Weeding Out Junk!
Like most people on this earth, some of us have a tendency to hang onto stuff that we never use and hang onto forever! This is a prime opportunity to thin down stuff that you don’t need. There’s no need to be paying extra moving expenses for 20 boxes of junk or waste your time sorting through it and packing it. Get rid of it!
4. Having No Clue Where Your Daily Essentials Are Located?
After a long day of traveling, the last thing you feel like doing is looking for your personal hygiene products and combing through endless boxes making a mess looking for your bathroom stuff. Don’t pack these essentials into moving boxes for the truck. Make an overnight bag and keep them close.
5. Getting Help Too Late!
If you don’t schedule a moving company ahead of time there’s a good chance you may not be moving that day! Most professional companies do not operate on such short notices. There might be a chance that you get lucky and they have a team with no trip already booked. Always call your moving company in advance and get a moving day locked-in.
6. Hiring The Wrong Moving Company!
This is the biggest mistake that people make in hiring a moving company! Before you do anything, the very first thing to check is their standing in the community. Are they an established business in the community they serve, do they have a customer service department that answers your calls, do they have an established website with contact information and customer reviews, and are they honest and don’t have a track record for being late or a history of personal items reported missing? Do your homework!
