Moving day can be rocky. Take a look at this list so you can learn from other people’s mistakes.
Winging it
You’ll live to regret this decision. Winging it leaves a huge room for error, the Better Homes and Gardens says. If you want to cut down on the number of potential pitfalls when you go from your old address to your new one, then have a plan.
Booking too late
There are about 40 million Americans who relocate every year. Keeping that number in mind, the last thing you want is to be caught during the rush hour. That means hiring too close to the eleventh hour. If you need long distance movers in Canoga Park, give yourself enough time to get everything done. Hire a firm about three to four months before D-Day.
Not getting an estimate
Don’t hire movers unless you get an estimate. Also, in generating that estimate, trustworthy long distance movers in Canoga Park will usually send a staff or crew member over to your home to check the property, the level of difficulty that the move may entail, the number of items that need to be moved and the size of the items, among other things. If the firm just gives you a random figure, without any basis, then you’ll be better off hiring someone else.
Not knowing about the non-movables
Keep in mind that moving firms have a list of items they cannot move. Jewelry, personal documents, fancy cameras, money and more are just some of the items on this list. Make sure you check the list. Be clear on what you’ll need to bring so you can make arrangements to move the non-movables. Most times, though, these should fit right into your car, so you should have no worries on that score.
