What You Should Be Responsible for on Loading Day

Relocation day has at last here! You have spent a lot of time readying for this day, and if you took the time to hire a quality moving company, today will be a pleasant occasion. The movers will take care of all the major lifting from here.

On moving day it’s finally time to finish planning and start executing. In case you’ve skipped any of the previous articles of this series, you can catch up by following the links below:

• What You Should Be Doing on Moving Day
• What You Should Be Doing One Week Before Moving Day
• What You Should Be Doing 2-4 Weeks Before Moving Day
• What You Should Be Doing 4-6 Weeks Before Moving Day
• What You Should Be Doing 6-8 Weeks Before Moving Day

Take care of your stuff - and yourself!

It’s very helpful to get a very good night’s rest the evening before moving day —and make time to eat a considerable breakfast. It’s sure to be a eventful day, and you will just feel better throughout the day if you are well rested and well fed. You will be happy you did!

On moving day, it’s important to be free throughout the process. When your crew members get there, give them a short tour of your home, identifying any extra-fragile pieces needing special attention in addition to any pieces you don’t need the movers to remove. This will allow them to get an idea for the home and your expectations.

We propose having a good book or magazine chosen for load day. It’s crucial for you to be available during the move in the event any of the movers have questions, but as soon as the movers begin you’ll have some idle time on your plate. Since your TV and electronics will all be boxed up, you will want to be sure you have something to keep you occupied.

Attention to detail

After the tour, the movers will start laying down floor protection. If you are transferring to another state, your crew leader will initiate crafting a meticulous inventory list of everything you are moving, and their condition at origin. This list will be used to ensure everything arrives at your new place in the same state as it departed your current home.

When the mover’s are finished, it’s crucial to go through the home one more time with the driver and check that everything has been loaded. Be sure to peak in all the closets, cabinets, and storage spaces for any forgotten items. Once each piece is taken from of the space, you will discuss with the driver and sign all of the relocation documents.

One final check

After the movers leave, complete your relocation day by going through your home one last time to ensure that the windows are all closed, the lights are all switched off, and your water and furnace are shut off. Say your well wishes to your space – it supported you well, but you have a new location waiting for you!