11 Tips For Your Long-Distance Move.

A Long Distance Move Is A Hard Task.

Take the time to plan your move carefully; this will help you avoid heartbreak along the way; you are about to embark on the most significant move of your life. It is best to consider the differences between a local and a long-distance move during the pre-moving process. Whether you're planning your first-ever long-distance move or are well-equipped with the moving process, use these tips from the experienced experts at America's National Movers.

PRE-PACKING

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Inspect Your Outdoor Furniture

Inspect your outdoor furniture, or any other outdoor items, for any sign of insect or larvae infestation. Specific moving regulations exist on furniture; this prevents transporting contaminants across the state line. Government articles are available to provide you with more information on this matter.

Make an Inventory List

The Cross-Country moving companies handling your long-distance move will ask how much stuff you have. The only way to know how much stuff you have is to list everything. An inventory list won't just help get you accurate price estimates from movers; it will help you stay organized for your move and allow you to keep track of items along your long-distance journey. If you have an inventory list at the pickup and delivery, you won't be worried about whether or not it arrived at its destination.

Save Money by Purging Unnecessary Items

Decluttering and downsizing can be a massive relief before your move. This will help you reduce your moving expenses. The less stuff you pack, the less it will cost you.

PACKING TIPS

Pack Your Belongings for A Long Haul.

During a long-distance or cross-country move, items will be moved by multiple teams and riding in a truck across a large number of miles. Make sure that everything you pack is well-cushioned inside the box. Some moving hacks include using bubble wrap to protect fragile items. Ensure that each package is packed to the top and that nothing is loose. Containers inside boxes should be sealed; your boxes be turned on their side or even upside down at some point during transport. Try to buy quality moving boxes instead of used gas station boxes or other low-grade options. If you wouldn't pack your furniture a certain way in a storage container, don't pack that way for a long-distance move. If you need some professional help, inquire about packing and unpacking services with full-service movers.

Organize Your Belongings When Packing.

This is a great move to save time; when moving across the country, we recommend organizing at least one box of Day One Items you will want to start using once you arrive home. This includes basic pots/pans, plates, clothes, or other items; this is up to your discretion. It is essential to label boxes containing fragile items: we recommend grouping them in specialty boxes; mark your fragile containers to indicate the care required when moving these items. Organize your boxes by the rooms your contents belong to; however, else you think it will speed up your moving process, make sure you mark the boxes accordingly.

Pack Your Mattress In A Large Box.

Otherwise, it will be bent out of shape, damaged, or dirtied. In addition, leaving your mattress outside of a box will create a disaster for the overall appearance of your bed; you will not be pleased to sleep on your mattress when your movers arrive with your mattress. This is especially true when different moving crews are handling your mattress. Your movers can help you get the mattress to fit inside a box in case you have any trouble.

Don't Pack Essential Items You'll Need Upon Arrival.

Keep all of your documents: keep your driver's license, social security card and passport, and birth certificate with you. If you require documentation such as recent bank statements, tax returns, and paystubs before your shipment move arrives, do not pack them in your boxes. Imagine needing specific documents that require immediate attention and having to wait 14 days for it to arrive; what if it takes longer than that? How would you feel? Do not pack anything you need once you get to your home before your shipment arrives; you'll probably need sensitive documents when you're looking for or starting a job; you need some clothes, sleeping materials, and hygiene products to keep yourself in a good state of mind. At the same time, you wait for the moving truck to arrive.

Don't Pack Food Or Liquids.

Even non-perishable food risks getting crushed, tarnished, and ruined. Food will attract unwanted stowaways (the furry and creepy crawly kind) to your belongings. So don't pack any food or beverages. Well-sealed containers of liquid might get jarred open, resulting in an unwanted seepage on your belongings. With long-distance moves, you not only run the risk of getting your stuff all wet; other people's belongings are on the same truck as yours, and your liquids could also get onto their belongings. We've seen this happen before with cans of paint and oil bottles that weren't properly sealed. In some cases, packing liquids with long-distance movers isn't super problematic, but it's not worth the risk almost all the time.

Mark Each Of Your Boxes With Your Name.

Moving trucks that long-distance service moves have various peoples’ belongings on the truck. To keep your stuff from getting lost, mark all your boxes with your name or some other unique identifier. Then, if one of your boxes is mixed in with another shipment, the movers and other clients will notice immediately.

During The Move

Keep Away The Kids & Pets

On move-in and move-out day, the situation inside your home can get highly hectic. This can cause kids and pets to lose their minds a little bit and subsequently might cause them to interfere with the ongoing efforts to move in or out as quickly as possible. A sitter can help watch your little ones, human or not, on the big day to ensure they stay calm and the job gets done.

Be Aware Of The “Delivery Window.”

The complicated nature of cross-country moving, and the numerous logistics involved can make it difficult for moving companies to pinpoint a precise delivery date. For instance, a move from New York to Los Angeles may take up to two weeks, but you may only be provided with a vague delivery date. Most companies usually do not (because they simply cannot) tell their customers well in advance when their moving truck will arrive at the new location. Generally, the company will provide a “delivery window.” Pay close attention to your contract; some companies have a delivery window that can, in some cases, be more than 20 business days (excluding weekends and holidays). Take along adequate shoes and clothing to keep yourself sane until the end of the delivery window and consider what you might need for a few days afterward in the event the truck encounters an unexpected problem

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Determine Your Move-In Situation. You’ll need to determine a few different things for the day your belongings will be taken off the truck into your new home. The items will likely be transported in a large tractor-trailer for long-distance moves. If the roads leading to your new home are not accessible via tractor-trailer, you may incur a shuttle service fee. A shuttle is a smaller truck (similar to what your property was picked up with), and the mover will load your property onto the smaller truck for final delivery. Additional fees apply for shuttle service, including the shuttle truck rental and labor required to load it. If your tractor-trailer runs into unexpected access issues, this may delay your delivery as well. Be aware of parking available near your new home (and how likely a moving vehicle would be to face a ticket if they parked there), whether the mover will need a parking permit in your city, and when your street is typically busy (to avoid getting stuck in the middle of a jam.)

Figure Out About Your Building’s Move-In Stipulations.

If you are renting or are in an apartment or condo, your building may have certain requirements movers need to meet. For example, often, you will need to reserve the elevators of a building before moving yourself in. Other times, building managers will not allow movers into the building at certain times and on certain days. You don’t want your movers stuck in the truck waiting for clearance to move in. Clear your move-in with your building manager beforehand to ensure everything goes smoothly; he might even have a few tricks to moving into that building to tell you. The good news is that NYC movers are trained to deal with building regulations. Also, prepare a tip for the movers if they do a good job.

READ THE FINE PRINT / BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING.

Moving has many liabilities, especially if you strive for a more cost-effective move. The cheapest way to move may be the most expensive if you don’t read all the fine print. The cost of moving can vary depending on how organized you are; be sure to inquire with many moving companies/ truck rentals for free quotes to ensure you get the best deal. Be sure to book flights to your new city in advance, as flight prices increase the closer you get to moving day. If you are going the DIY route, learn about late fees with pick up and drop off of a moving truck rental. Similarly, when hiring professional moving services, don’t wait until the last minute to learn about their insurance policies. Finally, be aware of any additional fees arising during the move due to traffic, detours, and parking tickets. Be prepared and good luck!