Several major processes involve professionals and their clients working together in certain small ways to achieve the final goal, and a great example here is moving. While professional movers will handle much or even all of the legwork when it comes to your moving needs, there are just a few very nuanced ways moving clients can assist them to make the process easier – and sometimes even more affordable – for everyone.
At Tru Solutions Moving, we’re happy to provide a wide range of commercial and residential moving services to clients around Salt Lake City, including both local and long-distance moves. Here are some of the very simple ways you can assist your movers for any job, approaches that tend to take extremely little time but will help streamline the process for everyone involved.
Packing Ahead of Time
This section only applies to those who have chosen to undertake their own packing – some clients leave this to our professionals as well, and that’s great! However, if you do choose to save a bit of money and do it yourself, packing ahead of time can go a long way.
Make sure you clearly label all boxes with their contents and destination room if applicable. Also think about simple things like whether larger items can be broken down into smaller pieces to make them easier to move. Finally, try to minimize the amount of heavy lifting our crew has to do when arriving at your new home by keeping heavier boxes on the bottom and lighter ones on top.
Arrival Preparation
In the hours (or perhaps days) before you know your movers will be arriving, there are a few very basic things you can do to prepare the space. Firstly, if there are any barriers to entry in your location, such as a gated community, an elevator with a keypad access code, or any other security measures, make sure you have provided your movers with the necessary information to get in.
Secondly, think about parking for your movers – particularly if you know they’ll be using a large truck or van. Make sure there’s ample street parking, or ask them if they need a parking permit for the day.
Let Them Know About Hazards or Cumbersome Items
A bit of knowledge goes a long way, as they say, and a few pieces of information that it pays for movers to know in advance can help them plan for any potential problems. Let them know ahead of time about any tight spaces or staircases that may be involved in getting your belongings to the truck or van, as well as any particularly fragile items.
Additionally, if you have unusually large pieces of furniture that require special equipment to move, such as a grand piano or other instrument, you should speak up about this in advance. This allows your movers to plan ahead and bring any tools or pieces of equipment they may need.
Plan to Be There
If at all possible, try to be at the location for both drop-off and pick-up. This allows you to personally check that your are being loaded safely, as as providing a bit of extra in knowing that all of your belongings have made it safely to their destination.
You may also be needed to sign certain documents on the spot, such as paperwork for any insurance claims, so it’s best to try and be there if you can.
Make Arrangements for Pets
If you have pets, particularly those that are likely to get in the way like energetic dogs or cats, make sure you have someone to watch them while the movers are loading and unloading. Not only will this help keep your furry friends safe, but it can also make the process of moving smoother and quicker by allowing our professionals to do their job without interruption.
If you have a reliable home setup possible here, such as a crate or other pet-safe environment, you can also leave your pets there while the movers are working.
These are just a few of the many ways that clients can assist their professional movers in Salt Lake City, making the entire process run more smoothly and quickly for everyone involved. For any questions about how you can help out during your next move, contact our team at Tru Solutions Moving today. We’re always happy to help!
