PLANNING YOUR MOVE

MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION

We understand that moving into a new apartment is indeed stressful, however, planning well and in advance can help you make moving a pleasant, learning and a rewarding experience. A1A Movers is here to help you assuage your concerns and provide comprehensive moving services to simplify the process. Here is how to plan your move if you are going to move within 20-30 days

Total up all your belongings. Make an inventory of large items and furniture which include but are not limited to washing machines, vacuum cleaners, floor lamps, and mirrors. Get an estimate of how many boxes you will need to pack.
Find out what will work best for you. Renting a truck and moving yourself or hiring a professional mover – weigh both the options and then make a decision. Think about factors such as time constraints, your budget limitations and how many helping hands you would need to lift heavy items.
Figure out if you would need a storage facility. You might consider renting storage space under two circumstances - if your new apartment is too small for all your belongings or to temporarily store your belongings before you can move into a new apartment.
Research storage companies. When you probe these companies, decide on the storage space and duration for which you will need to store your belongings. If you have a way to pile your items cleverly and save space, you might just go for a storage facility with a smaller space and lesser cost.

Once you have shortlisted the moving option, the next step is to research for the best moving trucks rentals or the professional movers in the business. While you are at it, make sure that you research for more than one company in your area of interest. Don’t forget to check with the Better Business Bureau to see if the companies you are interested in have good records and can handle customer grievances, apart from giving good customer service. Look out for two factors – proficiency and affordability.

If you have your friends to help you move, you can consider yourself lucky. They can keep a watch on the goods being packed and moved while also helping you with loading and unloading of heavy appliances and furniture. Most of all, they will keep you in splits and cheer you up. What more can you ask for? The only thing you can do on your part is notifying them about your move in advance so they can plan their schedule accordingly.

Research the best moving times. There are some apartments and neighborhoods in the country which restrict moving to certain hours. Make sure you plan and co-ordinate the movers or truck rental hours within these requirements while also trying to avoid moving during the periods of heavy traffic or peak hours.
Schedule the moving day with the truck rental or moving company. Once you are done planning your work-off, coordinating with your friends and deciding on the apartment's moving hours, you should call up the truck rental or moving company to schedule a time to pick up the truck, or for the movers to turn up.
Start packing In fact, the packing should be done at least a week in advance. If you are on a busy schedule, you should pack even more in advance as it can be really stress-ridden and time-consuming to put off till the last minute. You should consider taking a day off on the day prior to moving and on the same day to make some last-minute changes and do a bit of cleaning. Don’t forget to clean your floors, ceilings, counters, bathrooms etc. Before leaving your apartment. Try to fill up the cracks in the wall to avoid the landlord playing havoc with your security deposit just before moving, alleging that the apartment condition is not in order.
Get the condition of your apartment checked by your landlord or his representative well in advance to make sure that both the parties agree mutually on the condition of your apartment and you get your security deposit back.

On the moving day, do some last-minute packing and take a deep breath. Mingle with your friends, have a good chat and reminisce sweet memories while you wait for the movers to arrive or load your goods up the rental truck! Make sure you take a good look at the apartment before you hand over the keys to your landlord.

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