If you have hired Professional Movers of Minneapolis to assist you with your move, you have made a great decision. Hiring a mover is a great way to reduce a lot of the stress, as the movers do the bulk of the work for you. But, that does not mean that you can sit back and not do anything. You still have some things you need to do, most of which are best done before the movers arrive. Here are a few of the things you will want to do before movers arrive at your home.
Photograph Your Belongings:
Moving companies have insurance that covers your items should they become damaged or go missing while they are being moved. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine the value of your items. Taking pictures before the movers arrive allows you to show the insurance company exactly what items you had and what their condition was. Hopefully, you won’t have to use the pictures, but it’s nice to have them just in case.
Declutter:
Movers either charge you based on the amount of time it takes them to pack and move your belongings, based on the weight of your items, or a combination of the two. As such, you have to pay for each and every item that is moved in some way, shape or form. Therefore, it is important to declutter before movers arrive. Getting rid of items you don’t need, want or use can save you tons of money.
If Possible, Keep Your Pets and Kids Out of the Home:
When possible, find a place for your pets and children to go when movers come. Movers need to move quickly throughout the house, and likely won’t be looking out for small pets or children who may be underfoot. Additionally, they will need to open doors so they can lift and move couches, tables and other large items. If you don’t want to worry about kids or pets getting out or getting in the way, find them somewhere else to go.
If you need to hire movers, consider hiring Action Moving Services Inc. They are professional, licensed and insured and can help homeowners will small in-town moves or large out of state moves.
