4 Moving Mistakes to Avoid

Moving to a new location can seem daunting. It demands a lot of time, effort and money. With so many details to remember and tasks to accomplish, it is so easy to fall prey to the usual pitfalls of moving. To help you with relocating, local moving company, Around Town Movers, has listed four common mistakes to consider.

1. Blindly Hiring a Moving Company

There are many movers out there, but they are different from one another. Selecting based on price alone is the wrong way to go. Before signing that contract, take time to conduct background checks. Research if they are licensed by the local state department and if they have a record with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Ask for referrals, and read up on customer reviews. Keep asking questions to make sure that you are getting the services you need.

With Around Town Movers, you are working with a company with over 35 years of experience in the moving industry. We are a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating and hundreds of online customer testimonials from over 10,000 of our successful moves.

2. Not Sorting Before Packing Your Things

Do not just pack up all of your belongings. Moving is the perfect time to declutter. Though it can be very taxing, not taking the time to sort your things will only entail more time in packing and unpacking. You will also spend more money moving stuff that you won’t even use. Get rid of the things you no longer want by creating donate, recycle and toss piles.

To help you out, Around Town Movers also offers hoarding consultation and assistance. We can help you with sorting, hauling, donating and recycling your items.

3. Making Packing Mistakes 

Do not scrimp on packaging supplies. Invest in items, such as bubble wrap, dividers and corrugated boxes. Carefully secure breakable items before loading them inside boxes. Do not pack heavy items in large boxes. Separate them into small boxes to avoid heavy lifting problems. You may choose to avail of our packing and unpacking add-on services. We are equipped with a wide array of packaging solutions and staffed with experienced packing crews.

4. Failing to Create an Inventory System

The last thing you want is to be in your new place without any idea of what’s inside all of the boxes. While packing, label every box with its contents, handling instructions, box number and its intended room destination. Around Town Movers offers pre-move and post-move services as well to help you plan your move and settle into your new home hassle-free.

With the expertise of trusted local movers like us, you can easily avoid these moving mistakes. Call Around Town Movers at (703) 682-5922 , or fill out our online form for a quotation. We serve clients in Arlington and Sterling, VA.