From packing and loading times, to a delivery schedule for your treasured possessions, when planning a long distance move, it can be helpful to lay out a timeline so that you can familiarise yourself with just how long the process will take from beginning to end.
Fortunately, the majority of long distance moving companies in Vancouver are more than happy to help when answering questions related to timelines, and you can also use the information below to help create an accurate timeline:
Up to six months before you plan to move
While not everyone is able to start planning their long distance move this far in advance, doing so can prove extremely fruitful, and here are a few things you should start to do:
- Create a donation pile so that you’re not moving unwanted items
- Begin packing and gathering supplies such as boxes, tape and bubble wrap (if using a relocation company who include packing in their list of services, they will bring their own supplies)
- Set up a budget that includes as much detail as possible to cover the entire move
- Get quotes from several moving companies
Six weeks to one month before you plan to move
Most long distance relocations are planned within six weeks of the scheduled move, and even if you’re hiring a full-service moving company, there will be a few things you need to do yourself:
- Carry out another purge to see if you can reduce what you take with you
- Change your address to make sure everything usually mailed to you, will reach the right place
- Begin thinking about what new furniture you may need so that it can be directly shipped to your new address
Three weeks before you plan to move
The countdown to the big move is truly on at this stage, and if doing the packing yourself, now is a good time to start.
- Try to pack logically so that items you will need right away, are readily accessible.
- Make necessary arrangements for any pets, which may include boarding or transportation
One week before you plan to move
Exciting times are ahead, but before you can start imagining yourself in your new home, there are some things you need to do:
- Clean up your current home, whether out of courtesy to the next inhabitants, or to ensure the safe return of your security deposit
- Clean up your new home so that you can move straight in with ease when the time comes
The day of the move
Moving day is finally here, and amid the inevitable chaos, here’s what you should do:
- Welcome your moving crew, or start loading up yourself
- Ensure that your utilities are up and running at the new address
Once all of your belongings are firmly ensconced in your new abode, take the time to check the entire property over before you start putting everything in its place. Look for leaks, damage or any other potential problems you may not have spotted first time around, or which may have developed since your last viewing.
Check that the property is fully secure, and if not, arrange for a locksmith or security firm to visit the property at the earliest.
Then, once you’re happy that everything is shipshape, secure, and in good working order, you can start unpacking your things and making your new home, well…homely!
With the help of a company specialising in long distance moving in Vancouver, you can significantly reduce the stress involved with such a big, potentially life-changing event. From packing and transporting, to unpacking, and even just having a friendly face at either end to guide you, moving companies take the strain out of long distance relocations, leaving you free to enjoy your new home.