A Practical Guide on Long Distance Rush Moves

A Practical Guide on Long Distance Rush Moves

Moving is stressful as it is. It can easily turn into a nightmare if you are planning to relocate to another state and with a limited time to boot. There are a hundred and one details that you need to attend to, and stress levels shoot up. Take deep breaths and try to calm down. Yes, it can be daunting, but not entirely impossible if you plan strategically and hire professional help to assist you.

The good news is, there are many companies that specifically offer long distance rush moves.  The main challenge is in finding a reliable and experienced one.  By all means, go out and solicit the assistance of your relatives and friends and ask for referrals. At this time, you will definitely need all the help you can get.  Additionally, here are some main things that can assist you in organizing a fuss-free and efficient long distance rush move.

Switching of Utilities

With all the preparations you need to attend to, it is highly critical to make prior arrangements with utility providers including water, phone, gas, electric and sewage. Typically, a lead time of one to three weeks is required so make sure to include this as one of your top priorities.  Remember, you can only expect all services to be under your name only after you have taken full possession of the house you are moving into. Also, your current providers should be notified of your relocation and arrange for the services to be canceled at least a day after the move, just to be on the safe side.

Rent a Moving Van

Narrow down your list to at least three moving companies and arrange for interviews as well as require moving quotes. It is equally important to find a dependable company as soon as possible to ensure its availability on the day of the scheduled move. You wouldn’t want to find out, all truck rental services are fully booked on that date, right?

Be sure to ask your service provider to personally asses the stuff that needs to be packed so you can have a better estimate on the size of the moving van you will need. It is important to be realistic. As much as you would want to save, if you have a large house, you would probably need more than one van for the move. Be sure to conduct a background check on the moving company to avoid scams.

Pack Valuables In Advance

Preparation is the key in avoiding stress during the move. However, with the limited time to get everything in order, it is best to delegate tasks to all your family members to stay right on schedule. Pack methodically from one room to another, leaving the bare essentials for last minute packing. Since you are expecting to travel in a great distance, all your belongings should be snugly packed to make sure everything stays in one piece.

Home Inspections (on both ends)

It is very important to check the house you are moving into to make sure everything is ready before you move in. Likewise, make sure you have tied the loose ends on your current home so you need not travel back and forth after the move.
Mail Forwarding

If you don’t plan on missing out on important mails, do not forget your notify your mailman of your new address. You will also need to inform all your creditors of your change in address. The most efficient way to this is to simply fill out a change in address form at the back of your billing statements.