Common Moving And Packing Mistakes

People can easily get confused by the many things that are involved in moving. It's not uncommon. While mistakes are common during moves, they can be costly and stressful. These are common errors that most people make every day. Avoid them at all cost.

You can make many mistakes during a move. This is why it's important to think twice about doing any type of moving, especially if this is your first time. We have put together a list of common mistakes people make when moving.

How to Prepare for the Move

Do not underestimate the size of your move

Underestimating their move is one of the biggest mistakes that people make. Many people don't realize that moving your entire life's contents is a difficult task.

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Being realistic. Taking a look at your belongings and determining how many need to be moved. Three-bedroom homes are not the same thing as studio apartments. Two movers and one truck won't be enough. Take some furniture with you and start to get tired of moving it.

Don't give yourself enough time to pack

This is the same as underestimating your move's size. You don't have to move your 1800-square foot house in 2 days. You can cause a lot more damage than good by packing everything last-minute.

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Give yourself at least a month to prepare for the move. You don't need to pack 8 hours per day. Take it slowly and steadily. This is why it's important to start early. Less stress means less risk of making mistakes.

Be realistic about your budget

It is costly to move. Moving supplies and moving companies are costly. Renting a truck can be expensive, even if you move on your own. You can choose what suits you best. Whatever your decision may be, you need to keep it realistic and manageable.

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Take a moment to calculate some moving costs so that you have a good idea of the total cost for your move.

Don't Make An Inventory List

A good idea to keep an inventory is important in all aspects of your life, and especially when moving. An inventory list can help you avoid higher moving expenses, theft, and other problems.

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Make a Google Sheet listing all your inventory and its condition. If something does happen, it will be simple to make a claim and also you can see your belongings being loaded onto the truck at each location.

Moving professionals

You are not doing any research

Unlicensed movers are one of the most costly mistakes on this list. Avoiding a moving scam from the start is best. Trying to recover your money later on is essentially wasting your time.

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Doing proper research! You can search Google, Yelp and BBB for all kinds of information. Each platform can be equally useful in finding the right moving company. Reviews can be a great help during your research.

Hire the First Company That You Call

It is impossible to know the prices of the other companies, which can lead you to not receiving the highest quality furniture moving services. Another possibility is that you are hiring moving companies with higher prices but the same services as another.

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Get at least three quotes to get a sense of what they are like. This will give you a good idea of the local moving companies offering their services.

It's too late to hire your Movers

You won't be moving Friday if you call on Wednesday and request a Friday move. Moving companies can be very busy on weekends.

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At least three weeks prior to your move, call your preferred moving company. This will give you a greater chance of finding movers.

You are not properly preparing for your move

It can quickly turn bad if your movers ask you to pack for the standard service.

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Discuss with your professional movers the expectations you should have. Are you required to pack it fully, or just a portion? Before you hire local movers to assist with your move, it is important to communicate clearly.

How to Pack and Prep

Avoid purchasing moving-specific supplies

It's great to use what you already have in your house, but it is limited to certain items such as clothing and shoes. You won't have the most enjoyable moving experience if you're using trash bags or suitcases to transport your china and vase.

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Good condition boxes are best, as well as bubble wrap or other supplies for moving that were specifically designed.

Insufficient Supply

It can be frustrating to have to go back and forth from your house and the department store. It can be a hassle and a waste of time. It's not something you want to do. This is what you don't want.

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Make a list of all the supplies you will need for your single trip to the hardware shop. Make sure to write down all the information you can.

Filling your boxes too full

There are five heavy boxes and fifteen light boxes. Who is winning? Your move can be slowed down if you overfill your boxes. This will cause item damage and your boxes to fall apart in handling.

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It's better to pack fifteen boxes than five heavy. This is as easy as it gets. You should pack heavy items in separate containers and cushion them before you seal the package.

Not Wrapping Your Breakables

Your plates will break if they are not able to move inside of the box. It can quickly turn a positive experience in moving into one that is negative.

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Before you place each piece in your box, wrap it tightly. It's better to be safe than sorry.

You don't need to label your boxes

Nobody will know what's fragile and what should go in the kitchen. You can cause more damage than good by not labeling your boxes. The process isn’t too difficult and doesn’t take much time.

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Be specific with the box label information. You can simply write down any relevant information and label the contents of each box on the box. When you're done packing, it will be a pleasure.

You can leave your boxes open

Open boxes will not be moved by your movers. Professional movers recommend that you do not leave boxes unlocked on the day of your move. This will prevent items from flying about the truck in transit.

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You will be surprised when your movers show up with your empty boxes.

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