There are many steps that a client can take to ensure that their move goes as smooth as possible. When preparing to schedule with movers it is best that a client knows the details of their move before scheduling the appointment. The average person in the United States is expected to move 11.4 times in his or her lifetime. However, a sizable portion of these individuals do not prepare properly for their move. Failure to prepare properly for your move typically leads to many inconveniences, as well as an expensive bill from the moving company. From our experience, there are several tips that we can offer that will help an individual get prepared for their move.

Understanding the Size of Your Move

The most common misjudgment an individual can make is underestimating the size of their move. People tend to believe that their move is ‘small’ or ‘easy.’ However, this may not be the case. This miscalculation routinely leads to a longer, more expensive move. A good rule of thumb would be to always take an inventory of your items and furniture that you will be moving. If you have less than 25 boxes and less than 10 pieces of furniture then your move is usually considered a “small” move (unless you have luxury, oversized, or extremely heavy items). However, if you have more than this amount then you may want to consider using 3 movers or more. The number of movers needed will depend on the item list and logistics. Upon speaking with a professional moving representative, you can adjust the number of manpower that will best suit your needs.

The Logistics of Your Move

The logistics of the upcoming move are also a vital component to determining the time and cost of a relocation. How many miles separate your load up and unload locations? Will there be additional stops the movers have to make on the way? Will there be significant traffic on the day of and time of the move? How far is the distance between where the movers will park their vehicle and where the front door is located? Will the movers be using stairs or an elevator on the day of the move? Will the movers need a key card or gate code to get in and out of the pedestrian gates? These are ALL very important things to consider before the day of your move.

Long Walks and Your Movers

It is not uncommon for Houston Movers to encounter extremely long walks at some locations. They are quite popular when performing apartment moves and loft moves in the Bayou City. Some of these walks can literally be over 200 yards! We suggest viewing BOTH paths, at BOTH moving locations before the day of the move. If the distance is greater from the front door is greater than 30 yards then your move may require more manpower. The more movers you have, the faster the items will be loaded or unloaded on to the moving truck. A one bedroom apartment with a long walk and a moderate amount of furniture can easily exceed 4 hours to perform.

Stairs and Your Movers

Moves that have 3 flights of stairs or more will make any relocation take longer than expected. These types of moves are among the toughest moves that most movers will ever encounter in their professional career. Climbing 3 flights of stairs with heavy furniture and boxes can be a strenuous and time taking task. If you live in a 3 story home, townhome or 3rd floor apartment, then more movers will typically be necessary to ensure a safe and efficient move. The 150 Movers ALWAYS suggest 3 movers for all 3rd floor moves. If the item list for the move is limited then 2 movers can be made available.

How Elevators Affect Movers

Most people tend to believe that elevators will speed up the time of a relocation. Unfortunately, elevators at some locations can drastically stretch out the time of a move. Some elevators have a VERY slow response time and move very slowly up and down. Other elevators can ONLY be operated with a key card that the client is given on the day of the move. Movers commonly have to share an elevator with another moving company performing a move at the same location. Movers also share the elevator with the residents at the location while the move is in progress. If any of these scenarios are present, then you should expect your move to take much longer than anticipated. We always suggest adding additional movers in these situations if you do not want your move to take a long time.

Conclusion

For the most efficient move possible, you must understand your move before scheduling it. Count how many items will be moved. Walk the path that the movers will be walking. If you have time, even drive the route the crew will be driving on the day and time you want to move. Convey these potential difficulties to the moving company performing your move. Make sure to list them in your online estimate inquiry. If speaking directly with a sales representative let them know as many details as you can. The 150 Movers suggest taking a little more time to figure out your moving details before scheduling your move. We guarantee you that it will lead to a more convenient and cost-efficient move.