Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you looking for tips for moving into an apartment? Look no further! Here are some tips for your transportation! A recommended carrier is a busy carrier – this means that if you want a good carrier, you should book it 3-4 weeks in advance, and of course if it is transport in the hot season (July-August) you should book even longer in advance, so you increase the chances that the carrier you want will be available. You will want things to be as safe as possible when moving into an apartment and have all the proper checks. You should consider firefighters who specialize in moving in fact.
Get recommendations – not every carrier is a professional carrier and when it comes to valuables it is not worth handing them over to someone with no experience and knowledge. Therefore, find a carrier that you have received recommendations for. Transportation prices – As in the world of weddings, transportation prices rise during busy periods. Apart from the busy summer months, there is also a congestion in trucking at the beginning and end of the month, as this is a popular time when leases begin. If you have the option to compromise on the time of the month in which the shipment will take place, this could lower the price for you. Make sure the carrier has relevant experience – If you are carrying special items, such as a piano for example, make sure with the carrier that he has experience with such transport, because not everyone can do it well. Get a quote only from a carrier who has seen the apartment – in order for a carrier to be able to price the transport for you, he needs to know, among other things, how much of the furniture requires disassembly, what access to the furniture, how many objects you have in the house and how cumbersome and heavy. To do this they must come to the apartment first and take a look. Do not rely on a mover giving you a phone quote without seeing the apartment. By the way, tell the carrier everything he needs to know about the transport itself: if the elevator in the building is broken and if you have stops on the way. That way none of you will be surprised. And lastly some quickfire bullet points:
- Document the details of the transport – after you have closed with a carrier, make sure to document the transaction including the price, even in a WhatsApp message that summarizes the order and price and reminds the carrier of the date and time you set.
- Talk about compensation – To avoid a situation of the faucet, agree in advance with the carrier on the amount of compensation in case he does not arrive.
- Pack a bag for the day of the transport – on the day of the transport, you should leave a bag that will have food and drink, glasses, coffee, bread and milk, so that you can survive the day and also offer to the carriers on the road.
- Be present on the day of the move – you should be with the movers when they arrive at the new apartment so that you can guide them yourself by placing the furniture and boxes, which will make it easier for you to unload.
Packing is the Most Important Factor!
The packing of the apartment should start about a month to two weeks before the time of moving. We all also work and run from place to place with the children, so it is important that you have enough time to pack the house in a smart and efficient way that will make it very easy for you to unload in the new house. So you should take some time for nostalgia in the evenings, and start going through drawers as soon as possible. However, do not start packing the apartment too early. Navigating through a maze of crates weeks before moving on and discovering all the time that you have packed things you still need to use can be really annoying.
Sorting Before Packing the Apartment
While packing the apartment (and if the workers are packing for you do so before they arrive), go through the various objects in the house and sort them. You do not have to move everything you have in the house to the new house, and you will even be surprised how many objects, clothes and papers you do not need in your house right now.
It is good to know what to throw away and what to move, and it is recommended to pack the apartment not according to rooms but according to categories. For example, pack all the books in the apartment, then all the ornaments, and then all the clothes. This way you will get a perspective on the contents of your home, and as you progress through the apartment packing process, you will know what you need and what you do not.
Plus, just like when you’re going to be super hungry, we’re not packing our valuables first. When we pack things we relate to or use a lot, we tend not to throw away many things in the hope that we will still use them. Therefore, you should start sorting and packing first the things that are emotionally distant from us. This way you can really take with you what you need and in the right amount, and until you reach the things that are important to you, you will know exactly what can be saved and what to throw away.
For example, if you start packing your winter clothes in the summer, you will not be stressed that you will not have enough sweaters. A little methodical thinking will go a long way to ensure that your move goes down without a hitch. Be organized and focus one what you will need to prioritize and the rest will follow. Moving home is stressful enough but remember the added extras for moving into a new apartment today!
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