Little Rock Moving Blog - Tips, Tricks, and Insider Info
March 09, 2021

Things Your Movers Wish You Knew

Moving to a new homeBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Should you be moving and hire a professional moving company in Little Rock to assist, there are certain things that you can do and also other tasks that you don't need to accomplish to speed up the job. A seamless move comes from everyone working together, and that means that you should know when you ought to help and when you ought to get out of the way.
 

Below are things that your moving company would like for you to understand.

1) Notify the Movers of Unwieldy Objects

This particular guideline ought to be mentioned when you are getting your moving estimation, and it’s extremely important, therefore it’s worth bringing up. In the event that you've got bulky objects, like a piano, fridge, or perhaps hot tub, which need to be moved, make certain and convey that to your moving company in Little Rock. Certain pieces make need various other preparations, equipment or maybe movers to safely move, so it is not a good plan to “surprise” the professional mover in Little Rock with out of the blue items.

2) Prepare for the Movers Arrival

Are you living in a private neighborhood or an apartment complex with an elevator? Can the moving van easily obtain access to your property? Take a minute prior to moving day to think through the important points of the location where the moving van is going to park and what the route back and forth from the truck looks like. If you have to get a parking or elevator permit from your building manager, make certain and do that well in advance.

3) Complete Packing Ahead of Moving Day

If you decide to complete your own packing, make certain that it is done before moving day. That indicates that all the cartons are taped up and accurately labeled. To make things move even quicker, neatly place all your filled boxes in a centralized place at your residence, like the garage or the family room so that the moving company team will be able to load them directly onto the moving van. Pro tip: Do not ever use masking tape on your boxes. Use packaging tape instead.

4) Do not Pack Heavy Things in Large Cartons

There are guidelines for what to place in which size boxes for a reason. Belongings which are quite heavy, like books, need to go in small boxes. Pieces that are comparatively light, such as pillows and comforters, should go in bigger boxes.

5) Intend to be Present on Moving Day

You or somebody that you know and trust need to be on hand for the complete moving day in case your movers have questions regarding the things they should and shouldn’t be moving. Furthermore, a trustworthy adult is required to be present to sign all the mover’s papers.

6) Let the Movers Get the Job Done

You may think that you are helping if you lend a hand to maneuver the refrigerator, but it’s usually better to stay out of the way. You can direct the movers to the proper rooms and answer questions, however beyond that, let the professional movers in Little Rock accomplish the heavy lifting to ensure that things go as quickly as possible.

In the event a move is in your foreseeable future, A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Little Rock would love to help. Contact us now to begin your free in-home or video survey.

 

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