Let’s face it. No matter how well you plan, things always seem to go wrong, and when it comes to moving, every single little thing that goes sideways seems like a major deal. The good news is that there are some things you can do to avoid common moving headaches.
Construction Slowing Things Down
It doesn’t matter if you’re just making a short move across town or heading to the other side of the country, construction work represents a massive headache. Not only does it slow you down, but it also increases the likelihood of you getting lost during the move.
The good news is that construction headaches are usually easy to predict. In most cases, news of impending construction dates is public knowledge in the weeks leading up to the project starting. As your move gets closer, start paying attention to all the areas you’re going to travel through for alerts. Once you have identified a construction hot spot, start planning the best detour and commit it to memory.
Most current GPS units will identify emergency construction sights and route you around them, so updating your GPS before the move will go a long way towards easing moving day headaches.
Injuries
One of the things no one ever thinks about is what will happen if someone is sick or injured during the move. A single sprained ankle means you’ll have one less person moving boxes around. The best way of avoiding an injury-induced moving day headache is by not procrastinating. Pack up as much stuff as possible and move everything as close to where the moving truck will be parked as you possibly can.
Using a moving company that has a staff that’s large enough they can easily cover one injured or sick employee is a great way to make sure an injury or illness doesn’t compromise your move.
An Unreliable Moving Company
Without a doubt, the biggest headache people have is connected to unreliable moving companies. We always hear horror stories about moving companies that overbooked, didn’t pay attention to instructions, or broke/lost important mementos.
The best way to make sure you don’t get a shoddy moving company headache is by doing your homework. Look at multiple moving companies and don’t simply go with the one that provides the lowest estimate. Do some research. Check reviews, talk to them about their policies and make sure they don’t have hidden fees. Spending a few extra hours researching various moving companies will spare you a massive moving day headache in the future.
We promise, when you turn to us, you’ll never have to worry about things going wrong during your move. We take pride in getting you and your most cherished possessions to your new home on time and in one piece.