5 Tips to Make Certain Your Moving Day Goes Effortlessly

 

Moving is normally a long process, and often it could even be complicated and chaotic. Fortunately, there are numerous things you can do to make your relocation as efficient as possible. The initial (and most urgent) thing is to hire a professional moving company in Little Rock. But beyond that, read on for 5 tips for moving day that can help make everything a little bit less worrisome.

 

1. Be certain you (or an adult you trust) is present

This should seem like a given, however you'd be surprised how many times professional movers in Little Rock must deal with absent clients on moving day. Even if you won’t be there because of an emergency, be certain that a trustworthy adult is present for the entire day (or days). Somebody must answer the movers' questions, sign paperwork, and direct the packing/loading process as needed.

2. Be Certain that there's a clear walkway from the home to the moving van

For your safety, the safety of the moving team, and the safety of your things, it's imperative that you clear out a path that is sufficient to accommodate your furniture. Make sure to eliminate all tripping hazards both inside and outside your home, including toys, clothes, tools, pieces of trash, etc.

3. Perform an initial and final walkthrough with your movers

At the onset of the day, you want to go through your home with the movers and mention items of special importance, fragile things, and belongings that will not be loaded onto the moving truck. Be sure your professional movers in Little Rock clearly understand and will remember your guidelines.

At the end of the day, it is a good idea to do a final walkthrough to ensure that all your belongings have been loaded, and that nothing has been left behind. This is an ideal time to double check your drawers, cabinets, and also closets for any things that could have been forgotten.

4. Keep children and/or furry family members occupied

We all adore our kids and our "furry friends," but often, they slow everything down if work needs to be done. That is not to mention how they may accidentally make themselves "trip hazards" by running through the residence while the movers are carrying your household goods.

The point is, it's a sound idea to have a plan. If you have kids, try to keep them occupied with fun activities in a separate room, so that they are happy, busy, and out of the way. Or even better, see if a family member or friend could be available to watch them for the day. And if you have household pets, it might be best to put them in a kennel or cage for a little while or have someone watch them for the duration of the packing and loading process.

5. Make sure you and the company driver are on the same page

Once your items are all packed and loaded on the moving van, you still want them to arrive to your new house on time and in one piece. With that in mind, it's definitely a super idea to exchange your contact information with the moving company's driver. Make sure you and the driver are on the wavelength when it comes to the delivery time.

If you use these five guidelines on moving day, then the entire process will almost definitely be a lot more efficient, and less chaotic for all involved. And if you are looking for experienced, professional movers in Little Rock to help your relocation become a reality, be certain to call our team at the A-1 Freeman Moving Group today.

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