Are you moving from your apartment or condo soon. Since we do so many apartment and condo moves we figured we would offer a simple step by step guide to preparing your home for your move.
1. Arrange for a moving service well in advance. Whether you are going to be renting a truck and loading yourself, hiring moving labour to help you load and/or unload your truck, or hiring full service movers do this at least a month in advance. By doing this, you can guarantee yourself your desired dates and times for the moving service and coordinate your service elevator. Do your due diligence and be aware of rogue movers. Look for things like online reviews and try and go with a moving company that presents the following; insurance, better business bureau accredation, in business for 3 or more years, has an address on their website or promotional material and is a member of the Canadian Asssociation of Movers.
2. Start packing your home early. Make sure to get good advice on how to properly pack your home or hire a packing service. There are many different types of moving boxes out there and even plastic moving boxes that are environmentally friendly and easy to work with. Things like newsprint and bubble wrap are essential for the safe packing of your fragile items and kitchenware. Ask a professional mover for sound advice on how to protect your items well before your moving date. Glass, televisions and artwork require special care.
3. Pack an essentials box. This is a box that will be loaded last into the moving truck and as a result will come out first so put aside everything you need immediate access to and keep it in this box.
4. Confirm all of your moving services or moving trucks the day before your move. Talk to your apartment building management to make sure the elevators haven't been double booked and that the loading area will be clear for use on the day of the move.
5. Make sure on the day of the move that you or the moving service you hired is blanket wrapping all of your furniture and appliances. Loading items bare into your truck will cause damage. Blankets are a must for any professional full service moving company but may have to be rented if you are doing the move yourself or hiring a moving labour service.
6. Have lots of drinks and food for the day of the move and enjoy your move. Properly preparing for your move can help you avoid preventable issues and obstacles on your moving day.
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