Austin Moving Blog - Tips, Tricks, and Insider Info
March 09, 2021

Things Your Movers Wish You Knew

Moving to a new homeBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

If you're moving and hire a professional moving company in Austin to help, there are certain things that can be done and various things that you should not do to speed up the job. A smooth move comes from everybody working together, and that means that you must know when you should lend a hand and when you ought to get out of the way.
 

Here are things which your moving company would like for you to understand.

1) Inform the Movers of Unwieldy Objects

This guideline ought to be discussed when you're getting your moving quote, and it is super important, thus it’s worth stating. In the event that you have got bulky pieces, for instance a grand piano, fridge, or hot tub, which need to be moved, make sure and convey that to the moving company in Austin. Certain pieces make take additional preparations, equipment or movers to move, therefore it’s not a wise decision to “surprise” the professional mover in Austin with unexpected pieces.

2) Prepare for the Movers Arrival

Do you live in a gated neighborhood or an apartment complex with an elevator? Can the moving van freely obtain access to your residence? Take a few minutes prior to moving day to consider the important points of the place that the moving van could park and what the path to and from the truck may resemble. In the event that you must get a parking or elevator permit from the building management, make sure and do that far ahead of time.

3) Complete Packing Before Moving Day

If you opt to complete your own packing, make sure that it is done prior to moving day. This means that all the cartons are taped up and adequately labeled. To make things move even swifter, neatly place all your packed cartons in a central area within your house, such as the garage or the great room so that your moving company team can easily load them directly onto the moving van. Professional tip: Do not ever use masking tape for your boxes. Apply packaging tape instead.

4) Do not Load Heavy Things in Big Boxes

There are guidelines for what to put in which size boxes for a reason. Items that happen to be heavy, like books, need to go in smaller cartons. Things which are reasonably light, including pillows and comforters, should go in bigger boxes.

5) Prepare to be Present on Moving Day

You or somebody that you know and have faith in have to be around for the complete moving day should your movers have any questions on the things they should and shouldn’t be moving. Additionally, a responsible adult needs to be present to sign all the mover’s papers.

6) Let the Movers Work

You might think that you are helping when you assist to push the fridge, however it’s often better to remain out of the way. You might guide the movers to the appropriate rooms and answer questions, but over and above that, let the professional movers in Austin do the work to make sure that things go as quickly as it possibly can.

If a move is in your foreseeable future, A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Austin would like to help. Get in touch with us now to begin your free in-home or video survey.

 

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