Moving Day can feel overwhelming because so much happens all at once. That’s why it’s important to get everything ready beforehand. If things are organized and in place, it will be easier for everyone to do their part, load the truck properly and get going without delays.
This guide is here to help you handle Moving Day without too much stress. With the right tips and a little preparation, you can stay focused and deal calmly with any small problems that pop up along the way.
Moving Day Can Be Busy – Stay Ready
Moving day can get really hectic, so it’s important to stay organized. Before the big day, make sure you’ve already gone through your moving checklist and followed your moving timeline. Once that’s done, here are a few tips to help your move go as smoothly as possible:
Be There When Needed
The moving truck driver might have questions only you can answer. That’s why it’s important for you—or someone you trust—to be around during the loading process. It helps everything move along without delays.
Keep Important Items Separate
If there are things you don’t want to go on the moving truck, make sure to clearly label them and set them aside. This way, during the walk-through with the driver, you can point them out easily.
Also, don’t forget to keep important documents related to your move in a safe place. Make sure they don’t get packed by mistake with the rest of your stuff.
Pack a Special Box for the Kids
Let your kids pack a small box with their favorite things. During the walk-through, show this box to the driver so they know to unload it first at your new place.
It’s also a good idea to have someone watch the kids (and pets) while the movers are packing and loading. Just make sure the kids come back before the moving truck leaves—it’s important for them to see where their things are going.
Before the Moving Truck Leaves
Try to get as much information as you can before the driver leaves your home. The driver will likely give you a delivery window but remember—it’s just an estimate. Things like traffic or weather can affect the schedule, so stay flexible.
Ask the driver to keep you updated if anything changes, so you can adjust your plans if needed.
If your delivery is scheduled within a range of days (called a delivery spread), your items could arrive on any of those days—and that would still count as being on time.
Before the truck drives off, take one last look around your entire home. Check every closet, shelf, the garage, attic, crawl spaces, under stairs, walls—anywhere something might be hiding. You don’t want to realize later that something important got left behind.
