Making a move is always a significant event, even if it is only a few miles away. However, when an interstate relocation is thrown into the mix, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. However, making a long-distance relocation does not have to be difficult; it simply takes enough planning.
Here are six recommendations for a stress-free (or almost
stress-free) interstate move. I'm not sure a relocation can be totally
stress-free unless the process renders you unconscious...and no one wants
that).
1. Obtain several estimates
When it comes to hiring a crew to transport
your things hundreds (or thousands) of miles, it's critical to hire someone you
can trust. Asking friends and family members for suggestions is the simplest
method to do so. You may also look for evaluations written by previous
customers on the internet.
Once you've selected 3–4 businesses that
appear to be respectable, trustworthy, and fully licenced and insured, get a
comprehensive, written quote from each of them. Request an on-site
estimate—you'll move pleased you did because it requires removalists to come to
your home and see what has to be packed and carried firsthand. They can also
take into account any goods that are exceptionally heavy or bulky (think grand
piano).
2. Invest in Insurance
Given the high cost of an interstate relocation, you might be tempted to
save money by skipping the moving insurance.
Please, please, please, don’t do this.
During a cross-town relocation, there's always the possibility that your
items will be harmed. When you upgrade to an interstate relocation, the chances
of things breaking rise owing to the longer period they are in transit.
3. Employ the Services of Professional
Packers
You'll discover that hiring expert packers is well worth the money if you
can afford it. The advantage of employing a team of expert packers is that they
are just that: professionals. They earn their career packaging goods carefully
and safely, and they know how to adequately preserve your valuables for the
lengthy interstate travel.
Moving boxes, tape, packing paper, and bubble wrap are among items that
professional packers carry with them. You'll save yourself several visits to
the store (since you'll always run out of tape or boxes), and the crew will
likely pack up your stuff in a fraction of the time it would take you to do the
task.
4. Consider renting a storage unit for a
short or long period of time.
It's uncommon to be able to relocate from one home to another
immediately. Often, you'll have to stay in a hotel room or a rental property
for a few days or even weeks before your new house is ready.
If this is the case, inquire with your removalist business about whether
they provide short- or long-term storage in your new location.
5. Make a plan as soon as possible.
It's not uncommon for interstate movers to book months in advance, which
is why it's critical to conduct thorough research and hire a reputable
removalist as soon as possible.
While moving across state lines is a significant event, it does not have
to be a major burden. If you're considering a long-distance relocation, we hope
you'll give us a call at Cheap Interstate movers. For more than a decade, we've
been moving valuable items with our Interstate Removalists.