What to Do Before the Moving Truck Arrives

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Having a couple of hours to oneself moving day can appear relaxing, stressful, exciting, or uncertain. Everybody reacts distinctly, however you don't need to merely sit around anticipating the moving truck to show up. Rather, you can review a valuable checklist which will make sure you actually are bowing out with every single duck in a row. Here are 5 good things to do whilst watching for the professional movers in Killeen to arrive.

1. Last Cabinet Check

Take a last walk through your home and perform a concluding verification of every room, closet, cabinet, and upper shelf. Ensure you are not missing anything or leaving behind a carton in a closed up room where the movers might not find it. It may be useful to have one last half-full box designed to receive the odd glove, earring, or bath towel that you may scrounge up from the distant reaches of the cabinetry on the concluding check.

This is the perfect time to also get a peek at each bathroom. Make sure there is TP, a hand towel, and hand soap in each one. This is not just good for you and the movers on moving day, it is equally a polite way for you to depart from a home.

2. Clear Space for the Movers

Then, contemplate the location where the moving truck will park. You'll need a long spot, more than likely curbside, with the rear end (or side) of the moving truck directed toward your home however that's feasible, if you reside in a parking-space regulated neighborhood, you might need to book a row of individual spaces for the moving truck on the big day.

Next take into account the place your professional movers will be walking and make preparations for a wide way to enable them to safely follow. You can place down panels if there is mud, although most professional moving companies will put down floor runners to keep your floors spotless. It's also wise to clean up all barriers out of the path to speed up the move and remove stumbling risks.

3. Investigate the Fine Print

Whilst awaiting the moving van in Killeen, set aside a second to look at your moving agreement and documentation. You'll find often intriguing particulars and insights into the moving industry by simply reading the docs that the moving company in Killeen provided you.

The documents will also list certain objects that the movers can't move, usually by law. Included in this are anything living which includes plants and flowers, anything that could explode, or anything that might go bad in the truck. If you have fish, pets, unsafe materials, or plants then make plans to bring them along with you as opposed to relocating them within the truck. And if you have any queries about what can and can't go on the moving van, give your moving coordinator a call. He or she will be pleased to answer any inquiries you may have.

4. Load the Fridge with Sodas and Water

Next, take a moment to load your fridge with drinks and snacks. Your refrigerator has already been purged which means there ought to be more than enough room for cases of soda as well as water and perhaps even light snacks for the team. The larger your move, the more valued refreshments will likely be. Specifically if you, like many, move in the hotter periods. Offering snack foods for the moving crew is absolutely not mandatory, however we guarantee you that it'll be well received and also valued.

5. Pack Your Automobile

Finally, make sure that your personal transportation is loaded and prepared to head out. Chances are, once the professional movers are gone and you've cleaned the residence one last time, you'll be departing permanently. The easiest way to make sure you don't forget anything is to do the full check beforehand. Look at the gas and oil levels. Review your overnight bag and make certain any house plants and domestic pets are prepared to head out when it is time.

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Once you've dealt with everything else, waiting for the moving truck can seem to be like a significant stretch of unfilled time. But with this list, you will have your time effectively occupied so that the residence is ready when the moving truck arrives. For additional moving tips or to discuss your upcoming move, get in touch today!