Moving day is often stressful, which is why you should want it to go smoothly. Around Town Movers, one of the top office movers in the state, lists the ways you can minimize the below complications.
Find Out the Things Movers Can and Can’t Transport
Movers can’t carry hazardous or flammable materials, or perishable food in their trucks. Listed below are some of the items movers can’t transport:
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Motor Oil
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Antifreeze
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Charcoal
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Fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals
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Paint
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Propane Tanks
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Chemicals
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Car batteries
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Cleaning supplies
Pets and plants also can’t be loaded onto a moving truck, but you can transport them yourself. If, however, you plan on moving a lot of plants from your garden, ask your local movers if any of them offers specialty moving services.
Declutter and Reduce the Things That Need to Be Transported
Just because something can be moved doesn’t mean you should. Moving to a new home is a fresh start, and you wouldn’t want to make it seem stuffy and cramped just a day after moving into it. That’s why you need to declutter.
Take inventory of your belongings, and note which ones you don’t use or need. You can donate them to charities or thrift shops, or give them away to your friends. Decluttering and packing less will make moving it easier on the moving company, not to mention your wallet.
Pack Small Items in Sealable Bags
Speaking of taking inventory, small items are often misplaced during the packing and moving process. To make sure they don’t get lost in the clutter, place them in sealable bags.
Get Insurance for Peace of Mind
If you’ll be moving items with a lot of monetary and sentimental value, it would be a good idea to get insurance for peace of mind.
Around Town Movers offers local and long-distance moving services. To get a free moving quote, call us at (703) 682-5922 , or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Reston, VA, Washington, DC, and Arlington, VA.
