Best Moving Company Tips With 15+ Years of Experience

Moving is stressful. There are a million things to think about, and it’s hard to know where to start. But we’re here to help! Here are some of the most common moving mistakes people make, and how to avoid them.

1. Not planning ahead of time.

You won’t have time to plan once the move is in progress, so make sure you’ve done everything you can in advance. From finding a mover (but not too far in advance!) and getting quotes, to cancelling your utilities and changing your address, there are a lot of things you’ll need to get done before you start packing up your house.

2. Packing too early.

Packing early or waiting until it’s too late. You’ll want to pack away non-essentials well in advance of your move, but try not to pack anything that you’ll use within two weeks of the move, like kitchen utensils or bedding. On the other hand, don’t wait until the last minute and rush through packing everything up when it’s already chaotic—plan ahead so that you have enough time between finishing packing and loading the truck on moving day for things like cleaning out your fridge and wiping down your counters and appliances

3. Trying to do everything yourself.

If you’re not a professional mover, do not try to be a professional mover. It’s a recipe for disaster, from back injuries to damage to your personal property.

Not getting enough boxes. You think you have enough boxes and then you get to your new place and realize you don’t have nearly enough boxes for all your stuff.

Getting too many boxes. Don’t stand in front of the box store employee as they ask “How many boxes would you like?” Make sure you know what size boxes you need and how many of each you need before you go into the box store or order online.