You've scheduled the movers and moving day is approaching. What should you do next?
Preparing your home before the crew arrives can make a noticeable difference in how smoothly your move goes. At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Fontana, we've put together a few simple steps customers can take to help avoid delays and make moving day more efficient.
1. Have Your Boxes Ready
If you're packing yourself, finish as much as possible before moving day. Boxes should be packed, closed, and clearly labeled.
Instead of leaving loose items throughout the house, having everything organized and ready allows your movers to begin loading immediately.
Need packing assistance? Professional packing can also be scheduled separately before your moving day.
2. Set Aside Items That Are Staying With You
Create a separate area for belongings that should not be loaded onto the truck.
Keep items such as identification, important paperwork, medications, keys, chargers, valuables, and anything you'll need immediately during your trip with you.
Clearly separating these items also helps prevent something from accidentally being loaded.
3. Clear the Walkways
Give your moving crew a safe, unobstructed route between your belongings and the truck.
Remove clutter from hallways, stairs, entrances, and other walking paths. Small items that seem harmless can become obstacles when movers are carrying large pieces of furniture.
4. Reserve Space for the Moving Truck
A 26-foot moving truck needs considerably more room than a passenger vehicle.
If parking is limited at either address, determine where the truck can safely park before moving day. Check for apartment rules, HOA restrictions, loading zones, gates, or other requirements that could affect access.
A long distance between the home and truck can also increase the amount of time needed to complete a move.
5. Tell Your Movers About Specialty Items
Don't surprise your crew with a piano, heavy safe, oversized exercise machine, or other specialty item on moving day.
Providing an accurate inventory ahead of time helps your moving company determine the appropriate crew size, equipment, and truck capacity for your move.
6. Get Appliances Ready
Empty refrigerators and freezers and prepare appliances for transportation before your movers arrive.
Water and gas connections should be disconnected in advance. Taking care of these details beforehand allows the crew to concentrate on safely moving the appliances rather than waiting for them to be prepared.
7. Double-Check Your New Home
Preparation isn't only about the pickup location.
Confirm that your crew will have access to the delivery address. Have gate codes available, reserve elevators when necessary, and make sure someone can provide access when the truck arrives.
A Faster Move Can Mean a More Cost-Efficient Move
Many local moving services are billed based on the amount of time required to complete the job. That means being prepared isn't just convenient—it can help you get more value from your moving crew.
The goal isn't to do the movers' job for them. It's simply to have your home ready so they can get to work as soon as they arrive.
Let Us Help With Your Next Move
If you're planning a move in Fontana, San Bernardino County, or elsewhere in the Inland Empire, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Fontana can help with local and long-distance moving services.
Contact our team to discuss your move and get a personalized estimate based on your inventory, locations, and moving needs.
