The Ultimate Moving Guide! 10 Tips To Make Your Move Stress-Free

Many people tend to underestimate the complexity of a local move. No matter where you are moving to, whether it is across the globe or next door, there are a lot of tasks to complete before the day of your move actually arrives. Even if you are moving with a professional moving company, you need to prepare for your move in the best possible manner in order to receive a streamlined experience that is kept organized from start to finish. Moving isn’t fun, but it can be a lot easier than you are expecting by following our top 10 moving tips from the local moving experts at Long Beach Moving Company. Check them out below!

1.      Research moving companies

Instead of picking the first moving company you find online, consider doing some research beforehand. Not every moving company is licensed, insured and reliable – and it is absolutely vital that you find one that is. Moving with a moving company that operates without a valid license could lead to scams and terrible moving experiences that you are trying to avoid. Ask friends, family members, co-workers or local real estate agents for referrals for local moving companies. Another pro tip: always request AT LEAST 3 moving quotes before settling on a certain moving company!

2.      Make a plan

Instead of jumping in the process of packing as soon as you’ve picked a date, you should sit down and make a plan. What rooms will you start with? How many packing supplies will you be needing? These are important questions to find answers to if you want to keep the entire process of packing and moving organized from start to finish.

3.      Purchase packing supplies

You will be needing boxes, bubble wrap, dish packs, wardrobe boxes – and a lot more supplies to complete your packing process. Based on the plan you made prior to purchasing these supplies, you most likely know how much you will be needing. Visit the local hardware store, purchase your supplies online for a good deal or score some free boxes at your local businesses such as your local liquor store, grocery store or book store!

4.      Pack room by room

Instead of packing without a guideline, consider packing room by room – starting with the one you use the least, such as your attic, garage or guest bedroom. This way, you minimize the chances of having to unpack your boxes to grab an item that you often use, during the packing process.

5.      Make three piles: sell, donate, throw away

Declutter your home while you are packing, this is the perfect opportunity to get rid of the items you no longer use. Donate items that could still be used, sell items to fund your move and throw away belongings that you no longer wish to own and can’t be used by anyone.

6.      Alternatives for packing supplies

If you have run out of packing supplies during the process of packing – just use whatever you have around your home! Suitcases, plastic bins and similar containers can be easily used instead of boxes. For padding alternatives – use clothing, pillowcases, bed sheets and similar items to keep your breakables protected during the entire moving process.

7.      Disassemble your furniture

Your moving company will most likely provide you with the service of furniture disassembly and reassembly, but if you want to save some money while moving – this is one way to do it. Having your items already disassembled when your movers arrive will speed up the entire moving process, resulting in a faster move and a cheaper one, too.

8.      Pack water and snacks

Moving is exhausting, and both you and your moving crew will most likely be tired from the moving process itself. Having snacks and water bottles on hand during your move can make the entire experience much more pleasant on both sides – and your movers will be thankful, too!

9.      Check your home once more

The truck is loaded and you are ready to go – check your old home once more to ensure nothing has been left behind. You don’t want to lose your items or forget them during the moving process. Make sure to provide your movers with a list of items and have a copy of your own so you can easily track your items during the move.

10.   Unpack in stages

Instead of unpacking every single box and causing chaos in your new home – unpack one or two, place its contents in their place and repeat. This way, the entire process of unpacking will be kept organized and less stressful on your behalf.