Moving seems easy. And every time you are about to move, you always think that you can do it yourself, on your own, or maybe with a couple of hands to help from friends and family, you will be good.
However, this always doesn’t happen. It reaches the time and you are all confused; you forgot to put something in the box, or you already packed something you should have gotten rid of, or you realize you cannot even move something. It is just stressful.
But you can make this easy. There are many Ellensburg moving companies all at your disposal and all you have to do is find the best one. In this article, you are going to learn how to create a moving checklist and the services you need from movers.
How to Create a Moving Checklist
When you decide to move and actually find the next place to move into, you now start the hustle of moving. And the first thing you need to do is create a checklist. The main reason is that it will help the entire moving process run smoothly and steadily. Here is how;
The title of the checklist
This may seem unnecessary but you want to put the title of the checklist as the moving date. This will act as a reminder and every time you look at the list, the first thing you are reminded of is how much time you have remaining to move.
Be Specific
Writing a checklist seems easy. After all, you just have to list all the things in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom, and pretty much every other thing you own, right? Wrong!
A functioning checklist has to have dates alongside the items alongside things to do every day till the moving date. If you have one week, the first day may be to assess your house and list your items, the second day is to find a mover, the third day to declutter, the fourth day to pack the kitchen and the bathrooms, and so on.
On the last date, you already have everything in place. You also get to determine if you need a mover and what services you will need them for. Things are set and you are ready to move. This saves you the last-minute rush and stress.
Start Early
One of the reasons why your last move was hectic is because you decided to do everything the day before the moving date; find movers, declutter, get rid of things you don’t need, and pack. It is recommended you start a couple of days before the moving date. At least 7 to 14 days. This gives you ample time, and you pack at your own pace. You also have time to double-check and confirm things.
Services you Need from Movers
Even if you don’t need full moving services, chances are, you will most probably need the following services from professional movers;
Specialty Moving
If you own some valuable items or heavy stuff that you don’t specifically know how to handle, you most definitely will need professional services. This includes things like a Jacuzzi or bathtub, sometimes even special appliances you own.
Full Parking Services
Packing is also not an easy job. It is a whole process; from seeking a thousand packing boxes, to packing every item and ensuring everything is in the right box, to positioning your fragile items, and safely wrapping up the boxes.
If you request full packing services, then you wouldn’t need to worry about packing materials or breaking your delicate items in accidents. Getting experts to do the packing for you will save you a lot of time, headache, and losses.
Storage
Sometimes you just might need to move too soon and while you find a temporary place to stay you also need to find good storage for your items. Or, you may not want to move with some items and while you are still deciding what to do with them, you will also need to safely store them.
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