What To Expect on Moving Day

Kaden F • March 12, 2021

What to Expect for Moving Day

Tensions are running high, emotions are flaring, your house is crammed with moving cartons stuffed with your belongings. It is the night before moving day and the last thing you need is to have another unforeseen task come your way. The day of the move does not have to be exceedingly stressful with the proper preparation and movers of Prescott AZ. On the day of the move-out here is what you can expect to encounter. 

First and foremost, make sure that you are getting an adequate amount of sleep the night before to ensure that you have the proper attentive energy required on moving day. After waking up, have a good breakfast to provide your mind and body with the fuel it needs for the day ahead. Next, do a once-over on every room before the moving team arrives to your home. This will often include checking drawers, closets, and underneath, cupboards to make certain that you are bringing all of your belongings with you. Before the movers arrive, make sure to set your personal and travel bags aside (items that you do not want loaded into the truck). These items will come with you in your personal vehicle. 
Helpful Hint: Labeling each box before the truck is loaded will help the movers streamline the off-load process by being able to reference the label rather than asking you where it goes. This will be exceedingly helpful later in the move. 

When the movers arrive, designate the items that are to be put in the truck. Heavier and larger pieces will usually be the first items to be loaded into the truck. Depending on the size of the house and obstacles, sometimes the moving boxes will be loaded first. Our team will come prepared with furniture dollies, wraps, and blankets to mitigate any damage to personal items. When the truck is loaded and the building is emptied, make sure that you conduct a final overview of the baron home before leaving. This is a great time to say your last goodbyes to your home before heading out to your new location. 

The movers will drive the truck to the final destination to be unloaded. The movers will not be able to access the home without the owner/resident there with the keys to open the door. Once the door is unlocked, the truck will be offloaded into the house and placed in their proper rooms. For an additional fee, our team can also pack and unpack the boxes. We can do all of the disassembly and assembling for furniture as well. As a final note, make sure to anticipate delays like traffic, or needing to pack or repack an item you may have forgotten about. 

In conclusion, sleep well the night before the move. Make moving day easier by preparing with labeled boxes. Do not expect everything to go perfectly as planned and try to enjoy the process as much as you can. Hiring our locally bonded and insured 
Prescott Movers will be the most efficient way to get you from your current location to your new one. We have the capacity to pack, load, unpack, and reassemble all of your furniture and belongings. Our schedule can book up quickly, make sure to get in touch with us for your big moving day. 

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The moving truck drives away. You look around your new home. Cardboard boxes fill every single room. Unpacking takes time, but eventually, you face a new problem. You must decide what to do with a massive pile of empty boxes. At Prescott Moving Company, we know the job does not end when we carry the last item inside. We want to help you clear out the clutter and settle in smoothly. Here are the best ways to handle your leftover moving supplies . Recycle Them Properly Most moving boxes consist of thick, high-quality cardboard. This makes them perfect for recycling. Break each box down completely flat. Pull off as much packing tape as you can. Then, stack the flattened cardboard neatly by your recycling bin. If you have too many boxes for a standard trash pickup day, gather them up in your car. Take a quick trip to your local recycling center. This simple act keeps bulky waste out of the local landfill. Pass Them On to Others Someone else always needs moving supplies. You can give your boxes a second life by passing them on to another family. Post a quick message on a local community board or a neighborhood social media group. Many people will gladly drive directly to your house to pick up free, sturdy boxes. You help out a neighbor, save them money, and clear your living room all at the exact same time. Keep a Few for Storage You will likely need to store seasonal items in your new home. Keep a few of the strongest boxes for your attic, basement, or garage. Moving boxes work perfectly for holding thick winter coats, fragile holiday decorations, or old tax files. Just make sure you label the outside clearly with a thick marker. This saves you from opening every single box when you search for your winter boots next year. Repurpose Them Creatively Cardboard offers endless possibilities for creative projects. If you have kids or pets, empty boxes provide hours of free entertainment. You can build a giant living room fort, create a tunnel maze, or make a cozy scratch-bed for your cat. If you enjoy gardening, cardboard acts as an excellent weed barrier. Lay the flat cardboard directly over a garden bed. Cover the cardboard with a thick layer of mulch. The box blocks out the sunlight to stop weeds, and it slowly breaks down to enrich the soil. We Support Your Entire Journey Getting rid of empty boxes marks the true final step of your relocation. At Prescott Moving Company, we guide you through every single phase of the process. We share practical advice long after moving day ends so you can focus entirely on enjoying your new space. Do not let the stress of packing and moving hold you back from your next great adventure. Contact Prescott Moving Company today to plan your upcoming relocation. We will handle the heavy lifting to give you a smooth, completely stress-free experience.