Things to Avoid When Moving This Fall

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Still, whenever something goes horribly wrong on moving day, it's easy to feel as if your world is reaching an end. Rather than battling with such a disaster, it is so much better to prepare for all contingencies.

Below are some common moving day problems, and how you can stay away from them:

Your Household Furniture Will not Fit

Upon traveling for countless hours to Austin, you at long last arrive at your new home... only to find that you can't push the couch through the entry way. That could be an enormous disappointment, and a huge trigger of stress.

Solution: Measure your large furnishings for all their dimensions. Make sure you review whatever you take note of with the dimensions of your new residence, as well as your new house's entrance doors.

Your Travel Plans Fall Through

In the event you wait until the last instant to make travel arrangements (including hotel reservations for long distance moves, or plans for a buddy or two that may help you transport your stuff) then it is increasingly likely that they may fall through, and you'll be left scrambling.

Solution: Try to organize your travel preparations at least a month beforehand. Set alerts for yourself if you have to.

Belongings are Ruined in Transit

It could be among life's most discouraging ordeals to at long last arrive at your new house, open the moving truck's door... and see that lots of your valued possessions have been decreased to destroyed pieces dispersed throughout the boxes.

Solution: In most cases, inappropriate packing techniques tend to be the root cause of damage incurred in transit. Employ proper packing containers and boxes for each fragile item that you're bringing. Be sure to use a good amount of bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or whatever else is required to protect and support your belongings throughout the move. Or, it's possible to ask your professional mover in Austin for help packing items. Many moving companies can pack as much or as little as you'll need.

You Find Yourself Spending More than You Expected

A few days before the move, you find out that your bank account is going to take a greater hit than you originally assumed. The moving company in Austin is charging you a higher fee for their assistance.

Solution: Various moving companies do bill higher charges for "last minute assistance." To obtain the best rates, never put things off: book your movers as far beforehand as you possibly can and always get a written estimate from the moving company in Austin you choose.

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You have heard it before, but it’s worth repeating…moving to Austin often does not have to be stressful and bring you to the border of an anxiety attack. This is not to say it's a time of Zen in your life, although with a bit of arranging and then some backup preparing, your move will be positive, and you will stay sane.

Here are several additional important reminders that you need to keep in mind as you are planning for your move.

Employ A Reliable Moving Company ASAP

The moment you know your new address, commence meeting with moving companies. It's not the time to cheap out with two lads plus a run down truck--splurge on a professional mover in Austin. They will provide you with the following, and you can cross these chores off your list.

· Well-maintained equipment--trucks that go through normal service (check-ups, tire rotation, braking system checks) and are fully road-worthy

· Professional crews that understand how to wrap, load, set pieces of furniture inside a truck, and reverse the system at your new house.

· An insured staff and equipment--if a mover gets hurt, the moving company in Austin takes care of the medical bills

· Professional packing in case you are simply overwhelmed. If you need a few specialty things packed or crated, they will take care of that for you, so you can be confident your valuables will arrive without damage.

· Ask for a list of guidelines of the things they can't legally move--chemicals, houseplants, and paint are on that list, among other things. You wouldn't want to find out at the very end that your precious bonsai tree has to remain behind.

· Count on a contract and a written quote.

· Make sure your mover posesses a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) license.

Hire the Crew, Too

All your chums say, sure, they will help you load the moving van. Which is fantastic--if you're moving a fairly short distance and they also will assist you to unload, too. And, if you're ready to chance injury, scheduling issues, and other moderate obstacles to your moving day.

Hiring professional movers in Austin ensures a team which gets there promptly, has knowledge of what they are executing, will drive the moving van, and you may depend on to transport your things properly. They will also unload all your stuff and set it inside your new house--and that could be really worth the expense.

Move What You Love and Actually Use

The "if-you-haven't-worn-it-in-six-months-get-rid-of-it" guideline truly does apply if you are moving. Take into consideration that each box you pack and move has got some expense linked to it, and that can add up quickly when you're looking at lots of cartons. Eliminate old linens, kitchen gadgets, toys and games, furniture--everything that you don't use, don't like, or do not need.

There's A Snowstorm Coming--or a Hurricane

The one thing even the most structured among us cannot regulate is the weather condition. Watch the forecast and have a Plan B in case you are trapped in terrible rain, snow, or wind. Work with the moving company in Austin 2 or 3 days before hand if it looks dangerous to pack up and drive and reschedule if you have to. If you're moving a long distance, book hotels along the route. Your real estate agent is going to understand if you're unable to be out of the house on time; bad weather has an effect on everybody, so the new people are not going to have the ability to get there either. Don't attempt to beat the weather event--they always win. Moving companies will not risk their teams or equipment in unsafe weather; the good thing is that it generally passes by in a day or two.

Put the Pets in Daycare

Your animals realize when you are troubled, add to that the disappearing stuff and they can truly get upset. Board your pets the day before the movers arrive and pick them up on the way out of town. Load up their beds, food, water, and toys for the trip and make them your final duty.

Now buckle up, relax, and savor a disaster-free ride to your new home. If you are thinking about a move soon, give A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Austin a call. We can help!