How many times have you moved from one residence to another? For some, this life event is a yearly thing. The workload can span from loading the bed of a pickup truck and making 103 trips back and forth, to hiring professional movers to handle everything from packing and hauling and unloading. Obviously, we would all prefer the latter.
Here at ABS Movers & Storage, we want to help the residents of Woodbridge, ON, dodge moving mistakes and experience the smoothest transition possible during a big move. Check out what we deem to be the Top 6 Moving Mistakes to avoid!
- “Winging it”
This mistake holds the top spot for what not to do. Even a simple move across town can quickly become a nightmare; moving takes advance planning. Simply put: there are too many potential consequences. Here are a few:
- Unnecessary wear and tear on your body
- Damage to your household goods without insurance protection
- Unexpected fuel costs
- Mis-estimated time
- Lack of/unanticipated cancellations of manpower support from friends and family
The truth is, a DIY move is not as cheap as you may expect—costs and damages (to you, your home, or your belongings) can add up fast.
- Failing to get a proper estimate
If you do decide to hire Woodbridge, ON movers, be sure you do your part to get a proper estimate. This means taking a thorough inventory of your belongings: dimensions, box count, value, mileage from the old to the new address, storage fees, access to properties, etc. A moving company relies on you to help them provide a preemptive quote. - Forgoing insurance
Oops—your mover clipped the wall with a box and left a dent that your soon-to-be previous landlord will want to have fixed! Insurance helps cover accidental damages. This is a must when using a moving company, or it will come out of your own pocket. - Forgetting about the “non-movable items”
Review your moving contract and be sure to ask about items which can not be handled by your professional mover. Often, items such as jewelry, important documents (marriage licenses, birth certificates), coin collections, firearms, grills, alcohol, and extra-fragile items can not—or should not—be handled by anyone else but - Neglecting to clean
Let’s be honest, there are probably countless items in your home you haven’t used—or even thought about—in years. Clean it up! You will be paying to pack and move everything in your home, so be sure you aren’t clinging to items that will cost you and add clutter to your new space. - Ignoring the need for a survival kit
This is especially important for long-distance moves. What will you need during travel time and immediately upon arrival at your new place? Toiletries, tools, your address book, scissors, pillows, pajamas, dog food, a can opener, toilet paper, and necessary medications should all be set aside for easy access during your move.
We hope this helps! And, should you be facing a move in the near future, we hope you’ll consider the team here at ABS Movers & Storage!
ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499
