While the entire idea of moving to a new environment sounds exciting and fun, the process can be mentally draining, stressful, and worrying. Many things can go wrong if you’re not well prepared or have not done your homework right. Apart from hiring the wrong packing and moving company and failing to label your moving boxes, here are other common mistakes to avoid when moving.
Doing Everything on Your Own
Hiring a professional moving company is not always cheap, but it’s always worth it. Doing everything on your own can be energy-taking and time-consuming. If it’s a corporate relocation, you have many items of value that require professional handling. A long-distance move also requires adequate preparation and proper packing and labeling, which can be hectic if you do it by yourself.
Not Having a Packing and Moving Checklist
Even if it’s just a local move, never underestimate the power of a list. Before researching about a relocation company, consider creating a packing list and choose a good moving day. Determine which rooms will go first during packing and know what should be packed first regarding bulkiness and vulnerability. A moving list ensures there are no labeling mistakes, no using wrong boxes, and all measurements are taken to fit every room’s layout.
Not Giving Yourself Enough Time to Pack
Never underestimate your inventory. Packing is not just about throwing things haphazardly into moving boxes but sorting things and determining what needs to be packed, what needs to be disposed of, and what needs to be donated. In most cases, the areas you thought would take 20 minutes to pack take longer than 2 hours, and then there are those areas where you enter you won’t be leaving anytime soon, like the kitchen. Always give yourself enough time to pack and put everything in their rightful boxes to avoid stress when unpacking.
