Required steps to enjoying a hassle-free relocation start well before moving day. Pre-move planning is vital, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Bekins of South Florida has more than 50 years of experience, and our local and long-distance moving professionals share our tips for planning and a convenient pre-move checklist.
Tips for a Hassle-Free Move
Here are some steps you can take to making moving-day easier!
Downsize
There is no point in paying to move items you no longer need or want. As you plan your move, take the opportunity to donate, give away, or toss old clothing, unused appliances, and other things you no longer use.
Labeling Tip
When labeling boxes, label them for the room they’ll go in your new home rather than where the items are in your current home. This will make unpacking much easier.
Utility Turn Off and Turn On
Turn off your utilities the day after your move and on at the new place the day before you arrive. This will ensure you won’t be without electricity or water while you’re moving out or in.
Convenience Bag
Keep a bag of essentials for each family member (don’t forget the pets!) just in case there is a delay in your shipment. Include a change of clothes, medications, toys, and other comfort items.
Plans for Pets and Kids
Make plans to keep pets and small children out from underfoot. Having your pets or kids stay with family or friends will help to keep them safe and make it easier to get everything loaded onto the truck.
Watch the Weather
As moving day approaches, keep an eye on the weather. If rain or snow is possible, put up tarping that allows your items to be moved to the truck without getting wet. If icy conditions are possible, have plenty of sidewalk salt on hand and put down sheeting to protect the floors.
For hot weather conditions, have plenty of water available to help your family and the movers stay hydrated.
Pre-Move Checklist
Bekins of South Florida has helped thousands of customers and covered millions of miles. Along the way, we’ve maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, earned industry awards, and received many positive reviews.
Take a look at what others have said about their experiences with us to see why we’re the moving company you want on the job!
- CHOOSE A MOVING COMPANY: Reserve your moving date as soon as you know it in order to secure your first choice of moving companies.
- DOWNSIZE: Sort Items into Piles to Give Away, Donate, or Toss
- PLAN FOR WEATHER: Keep an eye on the weather and gather items you may need, such as tarping or sidewalk salt.
- UTILITIES: Schedule turn off and turn on of utilities at your current and new home.
- PACK CONVENIENCE BAGS: This ensures you’ll have the items you need should your shipment be delayed.
- FORWARD MAIL: Fill out the form informing the post office of your new address.
- SCHOOL REGISTRATION: If you have school-age kids, learn what you’ll need to do to have them registered in time for school.
- NEW DOCTOR: Start your search for new doctors, dentists, and veterinarians well ahead of your move, so you’ll have things lined up by the time you move.
- PLAN FOR PETS AND KIDS: Make arrangements for pets and small kids to be out from underfoot on moving day.
Learn More About Our Highly Reviewed Fort Lauderdale Moving Services
If a move is in your future, contact our residential movers today to reserve your moving date and to schedule a consultation. Getting in touch is easy. Call to speak with a member of the Bekins of South Florida team or fill out our online form now to get started.
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