Congratulations! You decided to move locally to Mission Bay! With plethora of things to do here, you will definitely not regret the decision. Now that you found the place to move in, here are some helpful tips that will assist you in the whole moving process.
Firstly you will need to Set the budget!
Once choosing the right local mover in Mission Bay, it is really important to determine how much money you are able to spend and what kind of service you need.
Usually premium local movers do not come without a price.
Having that in mind, you will need to Do the research!
We know it sounds simple enough, but actually there are a lot of things to take into consideration.
Firstly, you need to check the reviews, check BBB and overall the look and presentation of the website or yelp page for example.
Once you have a few numbers Start calling!
Now, hear us out. Pay attention to these few things:
*Customer service
*Pricing
*Type of service
*Additional charges
When it comes to the Customer service, usually, this is what determines the rest of the moving process for a client. If the agent is not amicable and professional there is not a lot you can expect from the movers and the rest of the personnel.
Also, when it comes to Pricing, check if there is any price difference between weekdays and weekends. This simple trick might end up saving you a lot of money. Check if there are some additional services that impact the price. And most importantly, ask if there are any additional or hidden charges.
Once we are talking about money, Get it in writing!
We know, we know, this might sound a bit silly. However, whatever contract, quote or estimate you are getting, ask for email confirmation. Once you have it in writing, in case something goes wrong, you are legally covered.
Now, during this process some companies probably stood out. So, Book it!
Moving industry rarely has a period of slow days and slow seasons. So, in order to have the move date of your desire, as soon as you decide which moving company is your match, lock it in!
Once you decide on your moving company, we come to the boring part – Prepare!
By this time, it would be good to know if you are planning to pack your own things or you wish for the moving company to do that for you. In case that you want to do it by yourself, start planning the packing process immediately.
Start with packing of the things you do not use at the moment and then leave the things you need up to the date of the move. If a moving company is sending packers and movers, then try to purge and get rid of the items you do not need. You can sell and donate the items that have no longer use or value to you.
Now that you made the arrangements for packing and disposing, it is the time to Prepare for a day before!
For some, a day before the actual move is more stressful than the move itself. People ruminate about things they need to do, they might have done and create all kinds of scenarios on what can go wrong. Relax. Take a deep breath. You got this.
What you need to do definitely is move the food and defrost the fridge. Secondly, pack a goodie bag. This is also called a necessity bag. Pack snacks, fresh water, toilet paper, a bar of soap, a fresh T-shirt and if you need some medicine.
Once you have a good night’s sleep, the move date will go smoothly. Here it is important to Be a guide!
It is vital that you become a guide for your movers, without interrupting them in their work. Lead them room by room and let them know what goes where. Once they finish with loading, drive to the destination address before them and show them around the house once they come in. Also have some water and treats for them too.
After they are finished with the move, Relax.
Moving is considered to be one of the most stressful things in one’s life. Having this in mind, you might have already stressed and worried enough during the whole moving experience, so now it is the time to relax. Give yourself time to gather energy and strength to do the Unpack tomorrow.
Unless there are items you need immediately, leave the unpacking to the day after. Now it is the time to get some food, coffee/ beer and be excited about the new beginning.
