Preparing Your Home: Getting Ready For Your Professional Movers

Moving is a big deal and preparing for it is a real challenge. For some of us, moving comes all too often and for others, there is the One Great Move which brings us to our forever home. Regardless, no matter how many times we do it, the process of moving never seems to get much easier, does it?

There is an endless list of stressors leading up to Moving Day: Have we thought of everything? What do we need to take and what should we get rid of? Have we packaged our treasured items safely? Will our furniture be ok cross-country?

Sound familiar? Here at ABS Movers & Storage, we handle all types of moves and are the most reliable movers in Oakville, ON for families—big and small, short and long-distance. What’s more, we help you to think of everything! ABS has helped families with every kind of move you can think of.

Now, even if you do decide to hire professional movers, you still have a job to do to prepare for them. Check out these tips to ensure your move goes smoothly from start to finish:

Ask Questions!
This starts with your first meeting. You want to be sure to ask questions throughout the process. Not all moving companies have the same policies, and every family has a unique set of needs. Here are some sample questions:

  • What are the weight limits?
  • Are there any restricted items?
  • What paperwork is required?
  • What are “additional” charges and what are basic, inclusive fees?
  • How long can my things be stored?
  • How far is your move limit?
  • Do you service only intra-Canada or do you handle moves into the US?

Empty your fridge!
This seems like a no-brainer, but this is a good tip to help you not to waste groceries and money. When you are within that 2-month window of moving (or shorter, if your move is more sudden), begin planning your meals based on the food you already have. The less you have to take with you or throw away, the better. How do you do this? Here are some ideas from previous clients we’ve gathered:

  • Select an item (cream of mushroom soup, for example), and do an internet search of ideas to make with this item
  • Make casseroles
  • Make soups
  • Use salad dressings as marinade
  • Prepare cold salads made of frozen veggies, pasta, and dressings/mayo/yogurt and spices

Photograph your belongings
It’s important you know the condition of your items before movers take over. This will help; in the rare event something is damaged.

Categorized “junk”
Choose professional movers who handle “junk.” Examples of junk are your old, worn out, inoperable items you know are unworthy of donating or selling. Here at ABS, we will take these off your hands and dispose of them properly, so you don’t have to.

Need more tips? Give our team a call. Our professional movers want to make this part of your life easy; leave the burden of moving to ABS Movers & Storage!

ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499