Moving can be stressful, but moving long distance can add additional worries to the list. However, with the right prep and planning — and the right moving company partners — you can feel confident and prepared for the moving process.
Prep: Pack and Move
The majority of your long distance move preparation will be very similar to a local move. You will still pack up your home and belongings, label boxes, maybe do a purge of things to donate so you have few items to pack up. And, of course, you find movers to help transport everything from the old home to the new one.
Long Distance Professional Moving
When choosing a high quality mover company in Edmond, you want to be sure that you are your movers’ first priority. You should be the only customer your mover is taking care of at the time, and your belongings should be the only things in the truck. This prevents your stuff from being driven all around the country to other peoples’ homes or accidentally being unloaded in the wrong location, because it only goes where you request it. Additionally, it narrows down the delivery window, since your movers are only working with you and your schedule.
Road Trip Details
Something else to consider for your long distance move to or from Edmond is actually travelling that long distance. Take the time in advance to plan your accommodations once you’ve determined your route, whether that means booking hotel rooms or finding friends to stay with along the way. Make sure you keep a few changes of clothes and your daily toiletries set aside for an overnight bag or access during the drive. It wouldn’t be any fun to realize you packed your toothbrush in a box in the mover’s truck. Finally, the best part of a road trip: bring some snacks, drinks, and ways to keep entertained and alert.
Adaptability
While it’s important to have a plan, make sure to leave room for the unexpected. Road trips and long distance moves can hit unforeseen snags like traffic jams and bad weather that could slow you down. Or maybe you hit unexpectedly empty roads, getting you to your new home ahead of schedule. Be ready to roll with the punches, and be sure your movers have the experience and know-how to do the same.
Little Guys Movers have been moving people locally and across the country since 1992, with hundreds of thousands of successful moves to our name. If you’re looking for long distance movers in Edmond, reach out for a free quote, and we’ll help you with all the preparation.