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Preparing for a relocation can be a tedious, stressful process, and knowing the best way to approach the task is crucial for a smooth move.
Wondering how to avoid blunders that could make your move more difficult? We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most common moving mistakes to avoid. By being aware of these top pitfalls, you can successfully steer clear of them and approach your move like an expert.
Find out which mistakes you should avoid in our list below!
Before any move, people typically recommend decluttering your home to ensure you don’t spend unnecessary time and energy packing belongings you no longer want or need. Although this can feel like it isn’t a need if you’re in a rush to pack for your move, skipping the decluttering process is always a mistake. By investing time in a declutter before you start packing, you will find that you spend less time packing and ultimately drag extra clutter with you to your new home. Instead, take the extra time to get rid of the items you no longer want, and create a clean slate for your new home.
Unfortunately, no matter how you spin it, preparing for a move is a time-consuming task. There are many ways to streamline the process and improve your efficiency, but for the most part, you can’t cut corners. Many people make the mistake of procrastinating ahead of their move, pushing off the preparation needed to facilitate a stress-free relocation. This generally results in rushing, disorganization, and a much more stressful process. Always take as much time as you can to get ready for your move, instead of delaying.
As you relocate to a new home, keeping your fragile items safe is crucial to avoid damage and financial losses. This means taking the time to get the necessary packing materials and utilizing the proper packing techniques to sufficiently protect your items, whether it’s electronics, glassware, antiques, or any other sensitive item. Never skip this part of the process, as it will only result in damaged items—and ultimately a headache to deal with when you arrive at your destination.
When packing your boxes, consistently labeling is key to remaining organized. Ultimately, being organized during your move allows for a less stressful, smoother relocation process, and it can save a huge amount of time when you unpack. Many people make the mistake of getting lazy about their labeling, either writing labels without much detail or forgoing the step entirely. This is a major mistake, as it will only slow down the unpacking process.
Moving companies provide moving insurance with their services as mandated by federal law, but this provided option is only released-value protection, the basic carrier liability. Released-value protection only covers up to 60 cents per pound, and for valuable items, this is nowhere near the full value of the item. When you want to make sure your most valuable belongings are insured, it’s crucial to invest in full-value protection. This offers peace of mind and financial protection in the event of loss or damage in transit.
As your move approaches, you should notify important parties about your new address. This includes employers, insurance companies, banks, and other parties you would receive important correspondence from. However, to ensure nothing slips through the cracks, setting up mail forwarding with the postal service is crucial. This will make sure you receive all your mail to your old address for up to a year following your relocation.
If you’re looking to hire movers for your relocation, booking in advance is of the utmost importance. Especially during the busy season from May to September, movers will have limited availability, as companies’ schedules quickly fill up due to the volume of relocations. To ensure you receive the dates you need for your move, avoid procrastinating and book with your desired movers as early as possible. As an added bonus, booking in advance can sometimes result in discounts—so be sure to handle this step as early as you can!
Moving to a new home requires a large amount of packing supplies, including boxes, bubble wrap, moving blankets, packing tape, and more. When you get your supplies, try to assess your needs as accurately as possible so you don’t run out of these crucial materials in the middle of packing. You may even want to overestimate to avoid any delays that could be caused by running out of supplies early.
When it comes to packing your boxes, keep Goldilocks in mind—you want your boxes to be filled not too much, not too little, but just enough. While overpacking can result in crushed items or broken boxes, underpacking can result in lots of jostling in transit and damage to your belongings. Instead, be mindful about filling your boxes with just enough weight and space taken up. If you have extra space in a box that shouldn’t be loaded with more weight, filling with soft materials or bubble wrap can allow you to prevent movement in transit.
Last but not least on our list of moving faux pas is haphazardly throwing items into boxes, instead of packing your items carefully. By rushing to pack your belongings and simply shoving them in boxes without any real organization, you end up increasing the chances of damage in transit and ultimately make unpacking more difficult. Take the extra time to organize your boxes and set yourself up for success when you unpack in your new home.
By avoiding these moving mistakes, you can successfully relocate to your new home like an expert. Looking for a trusted moving company to help you get there? Trust Coral Springs Moving & Storage, South Florida’s reliable movers since 1974. We offer highly-rated moving, packing, and storage services for local and long distance moves, allowing customers to enjoy streamlined relocation solutions.
Request a free quote online or call us today, and learn more about our top-rated services at affordable rates!
