Many household moves are on a strict time schedule to vacate the current property. Finding enough manpower and time to do the move alone can feel impossible. Experienced movers can quickly move an average-sized home in a few hours. Here are a few ways to prevent stress when hiring residential movers. 

Reach out to movers for a quote for a full-service move. Answering questions truthfully regarding oversized items, staircases, and the number of rooms that need to be packed helps the quote to be accurate. Insurance costs for household items are not always included with the purchase price of the moving services. Purchase insurance in an amount that would meet the replacement value for items that are being moved. Items that are personal in nature and hold value can be transported separately. 

Residential moving has several services that many people do not take advantage of. Allowing the moving staff to pack the home will save time when compared with personal efforts. Going through the home to clean and set aside personal items prior to the movers coming is important. This helps to eliminate worry as to where certain items are at the time of the move. The movers will have a master checklist that lists each room. Within each room, the boxes will be labeled with their location and contents. Bedrooms can be labeled with their owner's name to prevent confusion when unpacking. Clothing, shoes, electronics, dishes, and other household goods can be unpacked upon arrival by staff members. Having all boxes unpacked, packing materials thrown away, and the boxes removed can prevent you from trying to fully unpack for several months in spare time on weekends. 

Ask the staff about the delivery time of the household contents when paying for the initial service. Long-distance residential moving often has additional details that must be confirmed before the items leave the residence. Find out if the household items can be stored and the delivery scheduled. This arrangement works out well for people moving sight unseen to a new city. The storage of their belongings allows them adequate time to check out a rental property or close on a property they are purchasing. Finalize the delivery date and window of time that the residential movers have available. Cleaning out cabinets, mopping floors, and disinfecting the home make the transition easier when the moving services arrive. Use these tips when hiring residential movers for relocations of any distance.

For more information, contact a residential moving service today.