Things to Avoid When Moving This Fall

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

However, when something goes terribly bad on moving day, it's not hard to feel as if your world is arriving at an end. Rather than battling with this type of calamity, it is so much better to plan for many contingencies.

The following are some prevalent moving day disasters, and the way you'll be able to stay away from them:

Your Household Furniture Does not Fit

Upon traveling for hours and hours to Dallas, you finally get to your new house... only to find that you cannot push the sofa through the doorway. That could be an enormous letdown, plus a substantial trigger of anxiety.

Solution: Measure your sizeable furnishings for all their dimensions. Make sure you assess whatever you take note of with the dimensions of your new house, as well as your new home's entryways.

Your Travel Plans Fall Through

In case you hold off until the final minute to make travel arrangements (including hotel reservations for long distance moves, or plans for a friend or two to assist you to transport your things) it's very possible that they may fall through, and you'll be left rushing.

Solution: Make an effort to plan out your travel preparations at the very least a month ahead of time. Set alerts for yourself if you need to.

Things are Broken while in transit

It could be considered one of life's most frustrating experiences to finally reach your new home, open the moving truck's door... and find that many of your valued belongings have been lessened to destroyed pieces spread throughout the boxes.

Solution: Quite often, inappropriate packing techniques are the source of harm sustained while in transit. Use appropriate containers and cartons for every sensitive item that you're moving. You'll want to make use of plenty of bubble wrap, packing peanuts, or whatever else is needed to secure and support your valuables during the move. Or, it's possible to ask your professional mover in Dallas for help packing items. Most moving companies can pack as much or as little as you require.

You End Up Paying More than You Realized

A couple of days prior to the move, you find out that your wallet is likely to take a bigger hit than you originally assumed. The moving company in Dallas is billing you a higher charge for their help.

Solution: Various moving companies do request higher charges for "last minute service." To acquire the best rates, don't procrastinate: book your move as far in advance as is possible and always obtain a written estimate from the moving company in Dallas you select.

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You have heard it before, but it’s worth repeating…moving to Dallas often does not have to be stressful and bring you to the edge of an anxiety attack. This isn't to say it is a time of Zen in your life, however with a bit of organizing and more backup preparation, your move will be successful, and you should continue to be sane.

Below are some more important reminders that you need to remember as you are planning for your move.

Work With A Reputable Moving Company Now

The instant you know your new address, start finding moving companies. This is not the time to cheap out with a couple of lads and a run down truck--splurge on a professional mover in Dallas. The can provide you with the following, and you may cross these tasks from your checklist.

· Well-maintained equipment--trucks which go through scheduled service (check-ups, tire rotation, braking system checks) and are totally road-worthy

· Professional crews who have learned how to wrap, load, set household furniture inside a moving truck, and reverse the process at your new house.

· An insured staff and equipment--if a mover gets injured, the moving company in Dallas deals with their medical costs

· Professional packing if you're simply overwhelmed. Should you prefer a handful of specialty items packed or crated, they will handle that for you, so you can be assured your valuables will arrive unharmed.

· Ask for a list of the items they are unable to by law move--chemicals, houseplants, and paint are on the list, to name a few. You don't want to learn at the last second that your precious bonsai tree must stay behind.

· Count on an agreement and a written quote.

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

Hire the Crew, Also

All your chums say, sure, they'll help you load the moving van. That is great--if you happen to be moving across town and they can help you unload, as well. Plus, if you're willing to chance injury, scheduling issues, and also other small challenges to your moving day.

Hiring professional movers in Dallas guarantees a crew which gets there on time, has knowledge of what they are doing, can drive the truck, and you can depend on to move your items safely. They will in addition unload all your stuff and put it inside your new house--and that could be worth the expense.

Move That Which You Love and Actually Use

The "if-you-haven't-worn-it-in-six-months-get-rid-of-it" principle genuinely does apply when you're moving. Take into account that each box you pack and move has some price related to it, and that adds up quickly when you find yourself looking at lots of boxes. Get rid of unwanted bedding, kitchen gadgets, toys and games, furniture--everything which you don't use, aren't keen on, or don't need.

There's A Snowstorm Coming--or a Typhoon

The one thing even the most structured in our midst can't control is the weather. Watch the forecast and obtain a Plan B in the event you're stuck in horrible rain, snow, or gusts of wind. Discuss with the moving company in Dallas a few days before hand if it seems risky to pack up and drive and reschedule if you must. Should you be moving a long distance, reserve hotels as you go along. Your realtor should understand if you can't be out of the house on schedule; terrible weather affects everyone, so the new residents will not be able to get there either. Do not attempt to beat the weather event--they always win. Moving companies will not risk their workers or equipment in unsafe weather; the good thing is that it usually passes in a day or two.

Place the Pets in Daycare

Your pets recognize when you're troubled, add to that the disappearing things and they can definitely get distressed. Board your pets the day before the movers arrive and pick them up on the way out of town. Bring their beds, food, water, and toys for the trip and make them your last duty.

Now buckle up, calm down, and appreciate a disaster-free journey to your new residence. If you are thinking about a move soon, give A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Dallas a call. We can help!