Long-distance moving tips

Whether moving across the state or closer to your current home, you will need a plan. Planning needs to start as soon as you have a moving date. Long-distance moving is especially time-consuming, therefore, we will give you a few long-distance moving tips to help your move less stressful.

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‍10 LONG-DISTANCE MOVING TIPS:

1. HAVE A MOVING PLAN READY
2. SAVE ENOUGH MONEY
3. FIND A REPUTABLE MOVING COMPANY
4. ASK FOR HELP
5. MOVE DURING OFF-SEASON
6. PACK PHONE CHARGERS FOR THE CAR
7. TAKE ESSENTIALS WITH YOU
8. FIRST AID KIT
9. ENJOY THE JOURNEY
10. EMBRACE YOUR NEW HOME

HAVE A MOVING PLAN READY

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‍Moving plans are essential in that they help make your move a little less stressful and give you a proper approach to the whole move. Long-distance moving plans examples are as follows:

‍Packing plan- Outlines the details of how and where to start the packing process. It is important to have this plan if you want to hire packers or if you have a big home with a lot of rooms plus if you have other people helping you who aren’t familiar with your home and where everything is.

‍Budget plan- This will help keep your money “in check” so you don’t go over budget. Moving isn’t cheap so having a budget plan is the best move.

‍Packing supplies checklist- A checklist of all supplies you’ll need for the move. Before you make one though, see what items you're taking with you to your new home and what items you’re throwing out or giving away. This will help you not buy more supplies than needed and therefore save you money.

‍Moving day plan- It will detail how you plan to make this day as smooth as possible. Write down your plan for the road trip if that's what you think of doing. A moving day plan is also a checklist to make sure all the above-mentioned plans and all other moving plans you have for the whole moving process are completed.

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‍SAVE ENOUGH MONEY

‍Budgeting for a move is one of the first things everyone should do. If you don’t have a well-planned budget, you will more than likely end up spending more money than you anticipated. Moving on its own is quite expensive and should be planned carefully.

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‍A few ideas of what to budget for are:

‍Packing supplies

Hiring a moving company

Hiring professional packers

GasEmergencies and more

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‍FIND A REPUTABLE MOVING COMPANY

‍Call or visit a few moving companies and ask for quotes to compare. Have a list of questions handy and ask about any needs you have regarding your move. Before you decide on the company. Do a little “digging” by searching the company’s history and reading reviews and testimonials from previous customers.

Check company credentials on the Better Business Bureau website so you make the best decision.

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‍ASK FOR HELP

‍If you need extra hands to make the packing process a little faster, ask family and friends for help. You can also just ask for help on moving day to load the truck and do any last-minute cleaning of the house. Whatever it is you need help with, don’t be afraid to ask!

Long-distance moving takes a major toll and if you’re deciding to move yourself, you may need help driving to your new home. See if you can get help from your partner or another family member who’s able and licensed to drive.

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‍MOVE DURING OFF-SEASON

‍The best time for long-distance moving is during the off-peak season because of multiple reasons. The most important ones are:

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‍Cheaper quotes- moving companies charge more during peak season, so moving when the season is off will save you some money.

‍Less traffic- schools are back open, and people are back from vacation so traffic isn’t all that bad during this time. Use this time to your advantage.

‍Cooler weather- peak season is during the spring and summer months. Moving while it's hot outside can cause a lot of discomfort. During the summer you’d have to make a little more stops than you would when the weather is cooler to rehydrate and cool off so moving during the cooler months works best.

Heat can sometimes cause exhaustion so you’d have to take a little more breaks while packing. For this reason, it is best to move during the off-season.

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‍PACK PHONE CHARGERS FOR THE CAR

‍Have your cables/ chargers ready for the long trip. You may need to recharge your phone while in transit, so for your convenience, pack this with you. Also, pack all the essential gadgets (laptops, tablets) that you may need.

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‍TAKE ESSENTIALS WITH YOU

‍Examples of essentials to take with you are water, food (sandwiches), snacks, medication if needed, Identity card, driver's license, keys to your new home, and all other essentials you may need for the rest of your family like diapers for your children, food for your pets, etc.

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‍FIRST AID KIT

‍Get yourself a small first aid kit because you never know when you might need it. Long-distance moving can take a long time and you may make a few stops and anything can happen while you’re taking a break. Always remember to be prepared for anything so a first aid kit is crucial.

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‍ENJOY THE JOURNEY

‍Long-distance moving can be fun especially if you have company with you, you can make it a fun road trip and play your favourite music. The journey isn’t going to be easy, but if you have a proper plan, all will work out and soon you’ll be in your new home. So with that being said, enjoy the journey!

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‍EMBRACE YOUR NEW HOME

‍After the long-distance moving journey, you can finally rest when you get to your new home. Start making plans to make your house a home, enjoy personalising it and invite close friends and family over for a housewarming gathering.

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‍READY TO MOVE?

‍For a smooth long-distance moving experience by experts in the industry, contact Capital City Movers at (718) 619 4881 for a FREE QUOTE, and visit our website for more information on our services.