Moving to another State

Long distance moving can be a tedious process, whether it's your first time or not.

12:46 12 June 2020

The thought of reshuffling your whole life from a place you were comfortable to a new location that you have no clue about can make you think twice about the entire journey. However, on most occasions, the reasons you move are that you are pursuing a better future, job promotion, or even starting a family. However, with some guidance, you are likely to find the whole move exciting and not as scary as you initially thought. You will have to make critical decisions that will help to make it easy and also efficient. Below are some tips you can consider to see you through the journey.

 

1. Create A Plan

 

The first step to Long distance moving is creating a moving checklist. It should include all the steps you are to follow from the onset of your move till arrival. Considering that you will still be going on with your daily activities, note all the tasks at hand, and make an effort to clear them before the big day. It might seem insignificant, but a plan helps you to create a timeline for every activity that you will undertake before and during the move. Once you have an idea, exercise some discipline and stick to the schedules. Also, check on the timing you are likely to move to ensure the weather will be favorable. Moving companies tend to charge more when demand is high, and this happens during peak seasons like summer. To get the best of if, consider off seasons and, most importantly, avoid weekends.

 

2. Find A Long Distance Moving Company

 

There are many reputed long distance moving companies; therefore, choosing can be a complicated process. Depending on the distance you are going to cover, get estimates from a variety of companies then outline all your specific needs before making a final decision. Confirm if the company is reliable to transport all your items safely in your absence. Check for the level of experience and the reviews they get from other customers. If you have uncertainties, you can ask for referrals from friends or relatives. Making comparisons will help to establish the right amount of money you will have to pay for the services. Moving is not cheap; hence a budget can guide you through this stage. Once you establish the amount you are comfortable with, you can go ahead and hire the company you deem fit.

 

3. Get Insurance

 

Although most reputable moving companies have insurance, it could be limited; hence it cannot cover adverse damages. If you already have one, consult with your company to establish what it can protect regarding the move. If it is selective, consider getting a comprehensive moving Insurance policy so that you have a cover for all your items despite their value.

 

 

4. Draft An Inventory List And Sort The Items

 

The most crucial part of any move is packing. Depending on the kind belongings you have, they can either be transported together or at different intervals using different means. With this in mind, make an inventory of all your items since it will help you to confirm if everything was delivered. Use a systematic approach to group related things for easy identification. During this process, you can evaluate all your possessions to establish the ones that you will either want to keep or leave. Moving companies charge depending on the weight and storage space, and, therefore, sort wisely to avoid transporting items that you can replace. You can take advantage of the situation by making a garage sale for all the unwanted items.

 

5. Start Packing

 

Before you start the actual process, get all the relevant supplies, including boxes, tape, and markers. Packing is not an easy task, contrary to what you might think, and the best way to approach it is by using a step-by-step method. Pack all related items together and make use of every little space you have. Go from one room to another to avoid the hassle of going back and forth, which will wear you down. Also, as you move, mark every box before sealing and make a list of all the items in it. It will give you a comfortable time identifying the components when you start unpacking. Labeling helps the movers know where and how to place them to eliminate the chances of breakages. If you do not have many things, you can consider packing alone or with the help of a friend; however, if there are too many, you can seek long distance moving company's assistance. However, you should be there all through to give them instructions on how you want the whole process to play out. The services are quite costly, but they are efficient. Once the packing phase is over, the movers will start loading the items on the track. Take caution to ensure that nothing is left behind. Before the truck leaves, offer a tip to your movers to motivate them to do a good job.

 

 

You can drive alongside the moving truck or let them go ahead. Driving will save you from incurring further costs in terms of transportation of the car, but this is only possible if the state you are moving to is not a thousand miles away. It advisable that you reach the destination before your items to facilitate cleaning and to check if the new house is in the right condition.