Lexington / Augusta & Vicinity, Kentucky Moving and Relocation

Moving or relocating can be a stressful time. Learn here what to do before your move and things you may overlook on moving day. Also, prepare yourself with the minimal necessities during the moving process. Finally, plan ahead and prepare your new Lexington / Augusta & Vicinity home for your arrival.

Determine whether you'll enlist the services of a Lexington / Augusta & Vicinity professional mover or do it yourself.

One should look closely at all the expenses involved with moving to determine whether it is worth hiring an expert moving service. Think about the insurance, rental, and gasoline for the moving truck(s) and the time and effort it takes to move your belongings yourself. It might be more cost-effective in the long run to hire professionals.

Take care when selecting a mover

Ensure that your Lexington / Augusta & Vicinity moving company is responsible and has a good reputation. Consult the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and consult with friends and neighbors for recommendations. Make sure that the company has a worker's compensation plan. A number of national companies will outsource their work to smaller agents that aren't typically directly associated with these larger companies.

Get a quote in writing by your Lexington / Augusta & Vicinity moving company prior to the move

A number of movers will even guarantee their estimate if they come to your home to do a home survey.

Various movers know that if they provide you a written estimate, the will be legally obligated within limits to their estimate, so they might try to actually talk you out of sending an estimator. A good rule to follow is to contact the moving company approx. 2 weeks prior to the move.

Understand when the busiest times to move are

The quality of your move can be effected by when you move. Movers are liable to get busier at the end of the month.. They are also busier during the summer (mainly, a mover can do about 2 thirds of their business for the year between the end of May and Labor Day. The last week of the month in May, June, July and August are the busiest weeks of the year. If it is necessary that you move during these weeks, contact your mover well beforehand and save your move day. It is normal for these weeks to book up 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

Decide whether you would rather your movers pack for you

Cost will generally dictate whether you will opt to pack the contents of your home yourself or have your movers do the work for you. This is really a matter of preference.

Pay precise attention to the mover's liability coverage

There are a assortment of different coverage plans provided by professional moving companies. Cautiously read through these to know precisely what is covered in the policy.

Tipping/Paying the movers

While it is customary to pointer movers and their helpers when they do an excellent job, it's never mandatory. Payment is as a rule made in cash or credit card immediately upon the move. Also, many movers have special discounts they can offer you through a variety of establishments you may belong to. Unions, the Auto Club, Masonic organizations, etc. might have agreements with movers to provide major discounts for their membership. If you belong to an organization, check this out, it could possibly save you a lot of money.

Make a list of all your belongings

Track all the contents of your move by annotating every box and what specifically is contained in the container

Have sufficient supplies close at hand for your move

Normally, if you buy your boxes from a moving company, you can always return unused boxes for a refund. In addition to boxes, you will want strong plastic packing tape to secure your packages. Use unprinted newsprint (newspaper can stain your items) or packing paper or bubble wrap to wrap and cushion fragile household items. Do not make the boxes too heavy to lift. It is more beneficial to have more supplies than to limit the number of boxes and cause breakage.

Use boxes designed for wardrobes

These tall boxes are ideal for bulky, lightweight items such as comforters, pillows, and blankets, as well as clothes that need to remain hanging. Determine how many wardrobe boxes to use by the width of the box in relation to how many clothes you have in your closets.

Color coordinate

Designate a color for each room in the new home, such as yellow for kitchen, orange for dining room, etc. Attach colored stickers on the box near the box number. When you arrive at your new home, put a matching sticker on the door to each room. The movers will know where to put everything when they get there.

Re-Key your new locks

For security reasons, it is imperative to get new locks or re-key the existing locks in your new home. It is best to do this prior to or soon after your move.