Once you have settled on your move-out date, you should prepare for the relocation as soon as possible – spreading out your preparations over several days can make it more manageable. It also helps to have a moving checklist. Here are our recommendations for making one:
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Self-Move or Hire Professional Movers? – One of the first things you should decide early on is whether you should organize a self-move or hire professional movers to do the job. Self-moves are ideal for short-distance moves if you have friends willing to give you a hand on the heavy lifting or if you have no heavy items like a piano, valuable antiques or other items that require special handling. Otherwise, it’s best to hire professional movers, especially if it involves cross-country drives.
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Take Your Time in Choosing the Best Mover – When choosing, don’t be swayed by a low quote. Review their services, and make sure they meet your requirements, including handling sensitive items, providing packing materials and furnishing a written estimate. Around Town Movers has everything you need for your move.
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Start Decluttering – You may be wondering why you’d even bother to declutter when you’ll be moving out anyway. Consider how efficient your packing will be if you’ll only pack what you need to bring. This gives you more space in the moving truck, and it allows the moving company to load your items faster. Also, make it a point to check your refrigerator and cupboard, and ensure that all perishables are consumed. Pack pasta, canned food and other non-perishables in case you can’t buy groceries in your first couple of days at your new home.
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Buy Packing Supplies Early On – Another reason you should start packing early is that you wouldn’t want to spend your last night in your house looking for an all-night store that sells packing boxes. When buying bubble wrap or packing peanuts, consider green alternatives like biodegradable packing supplies or even use blankets to wrap brittle materials like dinner plates.
To learn more about our local mover services, call Around Town Movers today at (703) 682-5922 , or fill out our contact form for a free quote on our moving services. We serve many areas in and near Arlington and Sterling, VA.
