12 Biggest Mistakes When Moving

Oct 12, 2021 | Moving Tips

12 Biggest Moving Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Moving is exciting, but like any adventure, it can be perilous. Ambitious homeowners fall victim to moving pitfalls every day, but you can learn from their mistakes before you make them yourself. Here are 12 of the most common moving mistakes and how you can avoid them.

1. Procrastinating

We all do it. Some of us work better under pressure, but remember, a move combines a lot of moving parts. If you expect friends to help or are relying on professional movers or storage services, you need to stick to a timeline.

2. Getting Moving Quote Early

You’re in a hurry, but remember to find the right professional movers early on. Whether you’re planning a primarily DIY move or letting professional movers handle it all, learn about all of their moving services so the planning becomes more effortless. You worked hard to afford a new place, so letting a moving company handle everything from supplies, storage, the move, and more can be in your best interest.

3. Underestimating Truck Space

If it’s in your budget, hire professional movers so you don’t have to take more trips than necessary. Adding extra trips to a long-distance move can get costly.

4. Not Decluttering

You’re likely to come across clothes you’ve never worn, dishes you’ve never used, and other things you told yourself you’d find a use for as you move. If items are still collecting dust, donate them to save valuable time and money. Take a look here to see tips to declutter.

5. Settling for Anyone With a Truck

When selecting a moving company for local moves or long-distance moving, you need to ask the right questions. Check out our post about hiring the best full-service movers to see what questions you should ask to avoid paying hidden fees.

6. Not Getting Insurance

During a move, lots of things happen. Your vintage guitar can get knocked around or you might unload your computer to find it not working. Insurance can be confusing, so let this moving insurance summary from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration guide you.

7. Not Labelling

Moving day is exhausting physically and mentally. You’re not going to remember that you threw your toothbrush in a random box. Stay organized and label boxes clearly.

8. Forgetting to Budget for Storage

It’s likely your moving timeline will shift. To cover the gaps, allocate funds for storage services just in case.

9. Neglecting Your Pets

Moving with pets can be difficult. This is probably the biggest change they’ve experienced since you welcomed them home! Keep them safe, entertained, and out of the way.

10. Packaging the Wrong Items

You can certainly pay professional movers to move specialty or fragile keepsakes, but if you haven’t paid for that service, move small valuables yourself. If movers don’t know what’s in a box, they don’t know what precautions to take.

11. Making Boxes Too Heavy

According to the American Chiropractic Association, back injuries are the third biggest reason for medical treatment. Avoid that pain and cost by keeping your boxes light.

12. Not Getting Help

There’s nothing wrong with a DIY move, but some professional moving help goes a long way. Maybe you can move most things yourself but invest in professional movers for bulky items or things that might get damaged.

Avoid These Mistakes When Moving, Trust Charles Moving and Storage

For local moves, long-distance moves, and everything in between, Charles Moving and Storage has moving supplies, storage solutions, moving vans and packing services that fit your budget and needs. Over the last decade, we’ve moved countless homes and businesses along the east coast and beyond. Whether you want us to handle it all or just lend a helping hand, contact Charles Moving and Storage today to learn about our timely professional moving services.

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