On moving day it is perfectly normal to be nervous and concerned about your possessions and the contents of your home, apartment or condo. However, if you have researched the moving company selected for your Fort Lauderdale, FL move you should have confidence they are qualified, experienced and trained professionals.
This doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do on the day of the move, or before the move, to help out the movers. These three simple ideas will help your professional moving company get in and get the truck loaded quickly, efficiently and with the timeframe the company has allotted for the job.
Have Everything Labeled and Clearly Identified
When labeling boxes to be moved to a new home or residence, always make sure to mark where you want them in the new home. For movers, the easier and more obvious this labeling is the more accurately they can unpack at the other end.
Also, your moving company appreciates when your name is also clearly on the box just to help to reduce the risk of any errors. Make sure all boxes are packed to prevent the contents from moving or being damaged and also ensure all boxes are taped securely closed.
Allow the Movers to Do Their Job
If you are someone who tends to hover, make a point of having a book to read or something to do to keep busy when the moving company is on site. You walk through the home and provide any information to the move coordinator, often the driver, and then just allow them to do their job.
Long discussions with the movers will only slow down the process. Trust in their professional experience and talk to the move supervisor if you have any concerns.
Have Children and Pets Out of the Area
Having children and pets out of the way of the moving company should be a priority of the safety of kids and pets as well as for the movers. Dogs or cats should be confined to crates or in a closed room that the movers do not have to access. This prevents pets from becoming stress and bolting out the door.
Children are naturally curious and what to see what is going on, but they can slow down the process, and they are also at risk for being hurt or causing an injury. Kids can meet the moving company representatives at the beginning of the move, but they should be kept out of the way during the process. In Fort Lauderdale, FL they can typically play outdoors year round, which is a great way for them to burn off energy and stay safe.
