Daytona Beach Movers - How to Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes That Spell Moving Day Disaster

Regardless if you are moving into the Daytona Beach area or embarking on a long distance moving adventure, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce the stress levels (and your blood pressure numbers) come moving day. 

Here are the top 5 ways that local and long distance moves can go wrong and how to prevent them:

1. Working without a plan

Do you fully understand everything involved in moving, beyond the move itself? Sure, there's the packing and loading and making sure your belongings are properly handled; but that is only a small part of the big picture.

Here are other, often overlooked considerations:

a) Transferring utilities
b) Notifying your doctors, insurance company, post office, and others of your move
c) Scheduling of flights and other related transportation needs
d) Canceling all home deliveries and maintenance services
e) Arranging access to personal items you will need in transit
f) Booking hotel reservations

Keep a dedicated file handy that contains all the information and documents you'll need to maintain order, before and after the move. Most moves happen when school is out, and, as a result, moving companies are in the middle of their peak season.

Failure to book your move well in advance can leave you scrambling for a last minute moving company. We all tend to make better, more informed decisions when we aren't under the gun. 
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2. Not thoroughly investigating the moving company you hire

Just as selecting the right Daytona Beach moving company can make your upcoming move a lot smoother, hiring the wrong company can be fraught with unintended consequences.

Before you agree to sign on, be sure to check their BBB rating and online reviews from recent movers. If you have a family member or friend who just completed a move, ask for their input. 

And always ask about the quote you were given and how solid it is. What are the circumstances that could tack on additional, unplanned fees? What about hidden fees? Are they properly licensed and insured?

It's a good idea to get a copy of their license as well as confirming with their insurance carrier that the policy is paid up and in good standing. As with any firm that provides an in-home service such as moving, take the time to know who you're dealing with.

A little research and due diligence can go a long way in ensuring a hassle-free move and an overall great experience.

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3. Placing too much of the moving responsibility on yourself

Many times an inexperienced mover will dramatically underestimate the scope of work and the effort involved in moving.

Over-confidence seeps in, or perhaps a tight budget, and they convince themselves that they are perfectly capable of anchoring the ship without any assistance whatsoever. Sure, they rent a truck and scarf up some blankets and boxes, but then the ship begins to take on water. 

I'm certainly not insinuating that it's all bad all the time, as I'm sure some families manage to pull it off without major setbacks. However, there are risks nonetheless. And one of the biggest is injuries to yourself and your family. Even young, in-shape adults are prone to injury from improper lifting techniques and trying to handle too much weight. 

Another common mistake is miscalculating the size of the truck required to pack everything onboard. And, what about getting that 500 lb fridge up (or down) the stairs? 

Another consideration is piloting a large, multi-ton vehicle. What if it rains, or snows? How about backing up without destroying the sprinklers and crushing the garden borders?

​Big trucks require much longer stopping distances and a keen eye kept on overhanging tree limbs and roadway signs. 

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4. Failure to allot adequate packing time

Packing at the last minute is a recipe for failure. You feel rushed and tend to skimp on the common sense packing strategies that you would otherwise use. Heavy items may get tossed in with precious heirlooms that are easily damaged or destroyed.

And, when you are in a hurry, you may move items that would have otherwise been thrown out if you had the time to really look closely. This can result is unnecessary expenses moving worthless, unneeded belongings. 

Moving is a great time to purge the accumulated items that you no longer need and never use. This includes overloaded junk drawers, clothing, linens, unused and dried up paint, rusty tools, lawn care equipment, and more.

​Now is the time to clean house and rid yourself of worthless junk that just takes up much needed space in your home. 
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5. Not packing a daily survival kit

Smart movers always pack a personal survival kit to keep life humming along in preparation for, well, whatever happens.

This kit would include life's necessities such as scissors, toiletries, a screwdriver, your address book, a flashlight, your laptop, blankets and stuffed animals for the little ones, your favorite pillow, pet food, a can opener, soap, coffee, and medications.

And last but not least, keep a little cash handy for tips and spur-of-the- moment meals. 

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