Moving to a new apartment can be very stressful. It is essential to prepare before packing your things and moving them into your new place. This guide will cover everything from hiring movers, packing materials, knowing the size of your place, and purging items so that they don’t just sit around in storage. You will need to know what size of an apartment you have, how many people live in it, and other factors that will help you prepare for the move.
Packing Materials
When deciding how to pack your apartment, consider these items: the size of your place, the types, and quantities of boxes and packing materials, whether or not you intend on hiring movers during the move. Consider also purging after moving and taking before-and-after photos for a memory book. Packing tools are needed to take apart furniture before moving. Consider wrapping smaller or breakable items in old newspapers to cut down on moving costs as an alternative to pricey mover boxes. You can purchase boxes from your moving company or a store, or you may be able to get free boxes from a grocery store (or a friend who moved recently). Many people donate old boxes when people are moving into a new apartment.
Hire Movers
To decrease the amount of time your belongings are in transport, you should always hire a mover for relocation about a month before you move. For anyone on a tight budget, make sure to call several moving companies to get the best price.
When looking for a moving company, look on the internet to find reviews of their customer service. For those wanting to take on the whole process themselves, hiring packers is a great option.
For local moves, companies usually charge an hourly rate. Expect to pay $100-$200 per hour for movers and a truck. It is best to get all your moving boxes and burlap sacks filled before the movers arrive.
For interstate moves, companies charge by the total weight of you and your belongings. The average cost of moving a 1-bedroom apartment or house is $1,00-$1,200. Renters with a lot of furniture or moving long distances can expect to spend much more. You may also want to check out using a moveable storage unit like a pod or cube, which can be cheaper and come with the advantages of being an alternative to full-service movers. You’re responsible for loading and unloading the vehicle, but the company will take care of transport. You can also use a truck for storage purposes if you have time between moving periods.
Know Size of your Place
It’s important to give the moving company an idea of the size of space you need to be moved out of and into as soon as you call. If you’re moving to a studio on the upper floors of your building, it may be next to impossible to lug any furniture up those stairs. One of the mistakes that most people make is having many folks on the moving crew when they don’t need to. Several people nearby, combined with items that need to be carried up and down a tight staircase, can spell disaster.
Pack in Prior
One way to fight that last-minute deadline anxiety is to pack early. Many people think that there is plenty of time between finding out about their new apartment and the move-in date. What if you pack something that you end up needing?
You would be amazed at the number of items you can pack ahead of time and not need before you move! Areas in your home that are seldom visited, like corners of a closet, the inside of a wardrobe, the study desk drawers, can be meticulously sorted and placed in labeled storage bins.
Purge
The sooner you pack, the better. If you start in your apartment weeks before moving day and create piles prior to taking to the new place, it will be much easier on both yourself and the moving company that helps move you. The fewer items you bring with you, the quicker you’re unloading and unpacking process will go—the pace of the keep-or-toss decisions matters. When people feel rushed, they tend to keep more things they need to get rid of.
Start by purging your house of items you no longer use or want. It’s important to consider the cost of the items you have. Sell your things on Facebook groups in your area when you think the “toss” pile is getting too big. You don’t need to be wealthy to pull off an apartment move. You can get by with the budget you’ve got, provided you invest wisely in a mover for assistance when needed.
Conclusion
Moving to a new apartment can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it requires careful planning. We hope that this article has been helpful for your relocation! This blog post is designed to help you navigate the process of moving from one residence or location to another with as little hassle as possible.
