Before residential moving in Toronto, declutter your home of all things you do not need. Here’s a moving tip: Purchase three large storage bins and label them “Keep”, “Donate” and “Throw Away.” And of course if you have a lot of items in the home that will need to be filtered out, purchase additional storage boxes. Reducing and eliminating clutter from your home has many positive benefits such as the reduction in moving expenses incurred, as well as a shorter time frame to complete the moving process which makes things a lot easier. So while one person manages the organization process of your move, another household member (if you have one) should contact different moving companies within Toronto to obtain estimates. The more moving quotes you obtain, the more confident that you are receiving fair pricing to compare moving services offered by each moving company. And once you’ve selected the moving company, it’s a good idea to call your local utility companies to have them transfer your services to your new address.
Pack Properly
When you pack for residential moving, use common sense and do not combine too many heavy items into one storage bin or box because you will not be able to lift the box and there is a possibility that the box will even break. Furthermore, keep you fragile items separate from you heavy ones- do not pack them in the same box. When packing your fragile belongings, be sure to wrap them in ample newspaper or bubble wrap, and well ahead of your moving date so that you do not rush.
Delegate Moving Tasks
Another pointer which you can do is delegate the tasks to others for there’s no need to take on the majority of moving tasks if you don’t have to. For example, your teenage daughter can clean and dust the rooms in the house while a few of your friends can organize your items and label them according to the categories you tell them to use. By having each person focus on a certain aspect of the move, you will relieve the stress which most people feel when moving.
Choosing Residential Moving Companies
Here are tips in choosing the right moving company in Toronto. The first thing you should do is to think about the kind of moving company you need- If you are moving to another neighborhood, hire a local moving company because it will cost less since you are not paying for extra travel expenses in addition to the labor and supplies. And if you’re planning a long distance move whereby a vehicle you own must be transported to another province, choose a long distance moving company that specializes in this service. You will also reduce moving expenses by packing the items before the movers arrive. Always get at least three to four estimates before choosing a moving services company- the more the better.
When you are moving to a new home, the process is often hectic but if you have support from others and prepare in advance, you will undoubtedly have a better moving experience. Why not hold a garage sale if you want to get rid of excess items and use the profits to offset your moving expenses? Now that’s thinking “outside the box.” Call S & Sons Moving today and we’ll take care of you from A to Z.
