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Residential moving can be a hectic process as you pack up the most valuable and useful belongings from the home you’ve known for many years and transfer them to your new abode. Even before the actual move, each item you are planning to bring with you should be prepared and accounted for packing, and eventually loaded into the moving vehicle. It may take several trips for everything to be transferred, and then there is the unloading process. 

In this article, we will outline several important steps for undertaking residential moving, things that can make the process go smoother and with less hassle. For further assistance in transferring your valuable objects to your new home, People-Move Moving is here with our professional moving services. 

What to Do Before Moving Into A New Home

Residential moving requires thorough preparation. When you look for professional moving companies, it is important to avoid falling for scams or selecting unreliable companies. Here is a checklist of what to look for to avoid moving fraud and choose a trustworthy moving company:

Get recommendations from family and friends, neighbors, and acquaintances regarding movers and brokers they count on.

Get estimates from several moving companies and compare costs for the services they provide and the reviews of their past customers.

Determine how and when the pickup and delivery of household items will occur. 

Ensure you have the contact number for the mover and the broker so that you can reach them before, during, or after the move if anything comes up.

When contacting the mover, ask what type of liability options they offer. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, liability options include: Full Value Protection and Released Value.

Full Value Protection means that the mover is responsible for the replacement value of lost or damaged goods in the shipment. This is comprehensive but at a higher cost. This means if any belongings are lost, destroyed, or damaged, the mover must offer to either: repair the item, replace it with something similar, or make a cash settlement for the cost of repair or the current market value of the item.

Released Value is more economical as it does not cost anything and is offered by movers at no additional charge, though the protection is minimal. In this arrangement, the movers are responsible for no more than 60 cents per pound per item. 

Separate liability insurance is available, with third-party insurance that is purchased separately by the customer. The insurance company will pay for the rest of the loss up to the amount of insurance purchased.

Residential Moving Services Provided by People-Move Moving

We provide full-service moving, packing and unpacking options, and even, storage. People-Move Moving experts will work with customers to provide a personalized moving plan and handle every aspect of the process so that moving day will go as smoothly as possible. 

We handle moves to houses, apartments, condos, or storage units. Our team of professional movers boast experience with transferring objects despite challenging conditions, from stairways and narrow hallways, to getting furniture through small doors, and more during both the loading and unloading stages.

Our packing services will handle the most time-consuming part of any move. People-Move Moving will provide all the necessary materials for the packing, from boxes and bubble wrap to packing peanuts, so that your belongings will be securely packaged. Our movers are trained to properly pack your belongings, including delicate and fragile items such as glassware and electronics. Custom crating for larger items that require special packing methods may be an additional service. 

Customers who choose to pack themselves to reduce costs must ensure that everything is packed securely and document their items, since improperly secured belongings could get damaged during the moving process.

What to Do During Moving 

When moving day arrives and the moving truck parks outside your home, the ensuing activities may be hard to keep track of, which is why it is important to be organized and to plan ahead in order not to get lost in the flurry of it all. 

1. Be sure your belongings are adequately boxed or packed.
2. Prepare a checklist for all the items to track them during the transportation process.
3. Coordinate with the moving team and oversee their movements as they inventory your belongings and answer any questions regarding the condition or fragility of the things being handled.
4. Make sure you understand your liability coverage in case anything gets lost, damaged, or broken during the move. 
5. Carefully go over the information on the estimate, bill of lading, inventory, and other documents before you sign them.
6. Obtain the contact details of the driver and moving company while also providing them with a way to reach you during the move.
7. Stay until the movers finish and give the driver directions to your new house.
8. Pay the driver before the belongings are unloaded.
9.  Before the moving vehicle leaves, have a final go over of the property to make sure nothing has been left behind.
10. Keep the documents provided until the items have been delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims or disputes are settled.

What to Do After the Move 

During delivery day, it can get more hectic than when the items are first picked up, but it is crucial to pay attention to every detail. Be sure to be present on-site and answer any last-minute questions while providing clear instructions to the crew for the unloading.

Be sure to pay the driver according to the terms before the goods are unloaded. Closely supervise the unloading and unpacking process, inspecting each item and making sure that they are not damaged or missing. See how the packages are being handled and make sure they are being moved with care. Compare it with your checklist. Ensure everything is in order before signing the final paperwork so that any issues will be formally documented in case a claim has to be filed later.

In case something goes wrong, which can occur even with the most prepared planning and with the best moving companies, it is important to know your options and rights. Objects can be damaged, items lost in transit, and unexpected charges can appear on the final bill. 

If matters like these occur, you must understand how to file a claim with the moving company and, if necessary, escalate the complaint. This requires knowing the proper channels and what rights and options you are entitled to in order to find a fair resolution. 

Hire a Trusted Residential Moving Service

If the moving process seems overwhelming, the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) recommends hiring experts to handle the task. Hiring a trusted moving company will make the process go much more smoothly. 

It is ideal to plan your move early on, and while you start looking for the right mover, you will also have a window of time to go about decluttering your home in order to pre-emptively determine which belongings are worth keeping and moving. 

People-Move Moving is a trusted professional moving company offering full-service residential moving with a track record. Our operations span across multiple regions from Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, KY; to Indianapolis and Jeffersonville, IN; and Cincinnati, OH. 

Our team has an immense wealth of experience, and our operations encompass multiple locations and states, attesting to our logistical capabilities, making us suited for residential moving, whether it is across short distances or across state lines.