Preparing for Movers: Helpful Tips Before Moving Day
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Moving day goes a lot smoother when you have a plan, but that doesn’t mean everything has to be perfectly organized before your movers arrive.
At Prime Moovers, we’ve helped with enough moves to know that every situation is different. Some customers have every box labeled and ready to go. Others are still deciding what’s moving, what’s staying, and what needs to go. Either way, our team is there to help.
If you’re wondering how to prepare for movers, there are a few things you can do ahead of time that can save time, protect your belongings, and make moving day easier for everyone.
Decide What’s Moving, What’s Staying, and What Can Go
One of the most helpful things you can do before moving day is have a general idea of what you actually want moved.
You don’t need to have every detail figured out. However, separating belongings into a few basic categories can make the process move much faster:
Items going to your new home
Items staying behind
Items that can be removed or disposed of
Items you’re still deciding on
We see this make a big difference in spaces like garages and basements. For example, if you have the boxes you want moved packed together in the garage and everything else sitting out for junk removal, our crew can quickly understand the plan and get to work.
If you have belongings you no longer want to take with you, Prime Moovers also offers junk removal services. You don’t have to spend time moving things to your new home just to get rid of them later.
Preparing for Movers: Defrost Your Freezer Before Moving Day
This is one moving-day preparation step that’s easy to overlook.
If you’re moving a refrigerator, freezer, or deep freezer, make sure it has enough time to completely thaw and drain before it goes onto the truck.
We’ve seen what can happen when this step gets missed. A freezer can continue thawing after it has been loaded, and that water has to go somewhere. Boxes, mattresses, furniture, and other belongings around it can soak up the water while everything is inside the moving truck.
Empty the appliance, unplug it, defrost it, and make sure any remaining water has been drained before moving day. It’s a simple step that can help protect everything else traveling with it.
Pack What You Can Ahead of Time
Having boxes packed before the movers arrive can help your move go faster, especially if you have a lot of smaller belongings.
Focus on packing the things you know you won’t need before moving day. Clearly closing and organizing boxes also makes it easier for the crew to load them efficiently.
That doesn’t mean you have to do all of the packing yourself. If you need additional help, professional packing services can take some of the work off your plate.
Not sure how much assistance you actually need? Our guide to what is included in a moving service breaks down options including packing, loading and unloading, residential moving, junk removal, and specialty moving services.
Don’t Worry About Disassembling Every Piece of Furniture
A lot of customers assume all of their furniture needs to be taken apart before the moving crew arrives. That isn’t always necessary.
If you want to disassemble furniture ahead of time, you certainly can. But if you don’t want to, Prime Moovers can handle it.
Our team regularly disassembles furniture when needed to get pieces safely out of a room, through a doorway, onto the truck, or into the new home. It’s a normal part of the moving process.
If you’re looking at a large bed frame, table, or another piece of furniture wondering how you’re going to take the whole thing apart, ask us about it. You may not need to.
Make a Box of Things That Stay With You
Not everything should go onto the moving truck.
Most people know to keep important documents, medications, valuables, keys, and other essentials with them. But think beyond just the obvious important items. Consider what you’re actually going to use between leaving one home and getting completely settled into the next.
For example, if you still need to do laundry during that period, don't pack your detergent somewhere deep inside the moving truck. The same idea applies to toiletries, phone chargers, basic cleaning supplies, a change of clothes, pet supplies, and other things you use regularly.
Creating a daily-use box or bag can make this much easier. Keep it separate from everything being loaded so you know those essentials will stay with you.
Make Moving Day Easier for the Crew
There are also a few simple things you can do around the house to help keep moving day running efficiently.
Before your movers arrive, consider:
Clearing major walkways when possible
Keeping items that aren't being moved separate from those that are
Making sure the crew knows which rooms or items need special attention
Setting aside anything you plan to transport yourself
Having a general plan for where larger furniture will go at the new home
Letting your movers know about unusual, oversized, or especially heavy items
Again, you don't need to have every detail mapped out. Clear communication is often more valuable than a perfect plan.
You Don’t Have to Figure Everything Out Alone
This might be the most important moving-day tip we can give. You do not have to do everything yourself.
We understand that moving can feel overwhelming, especially when you start thinking about packing, furniture, junk removal, loading, unloading, and everything else that needs to happen.
If you aren't sure where to start, reach out and communicate with us. Tell us what you’re working with, what you know needs to happen, and what you're still unsure about. We can come up with a plan together.
Preparation can make moving day faster, but you don't need to have a perfect plan before asking for help. That's part of what we're here for.
Get Ready for Moving Day With Prime Moovers
Knowing how to prepare for movers can help save time and make your move easier, but every move looks a little different.
Whether you need help moving an entire home, packing belongings, loading or unloading, removing unwanted items, or figuring out the logistics in the first place, Prime Moovers is here to help.
Have questions about what you should do before moving day? Give our team a call. We’ll talk through your move, help you make a plan, and make sure you know what to expect before the truck arrives.
Ready to get mooving? Contact Prime Moovers today for a free quote.
