Relocation to
another state is not going to be easy, especially when you don’t have a proper
relocation plan at hand. As we all know, safe and secured relocation, even
locally within the city or a nearby neighborhood can become frustrating at
times. But when we talk of relocating to another state, you should not take
chances and plan everything minutely.
Relocation to another state involves a lot of planning, coordination, absolutely safe packing, and arrangements for transportation etc. And if you are relocating with pests and car along with the usual household materials, then you gotta be even more cautious with your relocation plan.
How to prepare for relocation to another state safely
When you are
well prepared to relocate to another state, things are going to be much better
and you will be able to relocate without any stress and hassle. Now, the best
thing to avoid too much workload and relocate without much tension is to hire a
good local packers and movers company. But, there are some other factors as
well that contributes in making the relocation hassle free. Like for example,
proper planning, researching and execution is also very much required on your
part, besides hiring a good packer and mover company.
So if you
are relocating to another state and you don’t know where to start and how to
plan your relocation, then I have got you covered. There is nothing to worry about
because if you can plan everything properly, you should be able to relocate without
any frustrating experiences. And in today’s post, I am going to share the step
by step tips to help you plan your relocation to another state. Take note of all
these tips, plan accordingly, execute properly and you can thank me later.
Even if we
all know that relocating to another state is full of hassles, movers and
packers companies can take a lot of these hassles out of your way. Today,
relocation companies have become more resourceful and competent, but still the there
are challenges like finding the movers and packers that’s equipped and
efficient in handling interstate relocation assignments. But, if you are not
able to cooperate with them well or miss out on the little things that are
otherwise very important for a hassle-free interstate relocation, then things may
turn out to be stressful for you at the end. And, if you have decided to go for
a do it yourself relocation, then you need to be all the more alert prepare
yourself mindfully.
Of course
practice makes a man perfect and if you have relocated once, then that
relocation experience will help you a lot. But, if you are moving for the first
time, learning the best ways to relocate without hassle is all the more
necessary.
When you are
right on your part and you have good moving company by your side, then the
interstate relocation is going to be absolutely stress free.
So, instead
of worrying about uncertain things, you must concentrate on things that are
within your reach and control and you should try your best to make things right
from your end.
Best ways to prepare for relocation to another state
Home relocation involves a lot of headache especially when it is an interstate relocation or international relocation. Of course, hassle free international relocation requires a few other factors that need to be considered, but in general, for a long-distance relocation there are some common things that you should be aware of.
Local
relocation also needs proper planning and execution but if you do any mistake
there, most of the time, you can manage it somehow thanks to the short distance.
But in case of interstate relocation, even a minor mistake can lead to a lot of
hassle and frustration.
So, whether
you are moving locally, or relocating to another state, proper planning and
preparation is key to the safe and hassle free home relocation. Listed below
are a few of the best ways to prepare for relocation to another state.
Early preparation
The most
vital thing that needs to be noted in order to make the interstate relocation
hassle free is to plan everything in advance. Unless there is an emergency and
you have to relocate on a short notice, you should always start preparing from
the very next day you decide to relocate. This is actually very much needed
because if you have enough time to plan about the whole relocation, you can
actually think and plan in a calm mind. Also, with enough time in hand and no
such rush, you can do all of the bookings properly after thorough research.
In contrast
to that, in case of relocating to other state in hurry, you barely get chance
to think and plan everything properly. In short, you have to go for whatever is
available to you especially when it comes to hiring packers and movers. Now,
hiring a good packer and mover is very much important for a hassle-free
relocation, so when you have to go for an inexperienced or inefficient company,
the chances of facing problem is much higher. So, it is best to plan in advance
and involve a relocation service provider that’s efficient, capable and
competent with rates.
Think of moving expenses
Once you
have made the decision to relocate, you should get ready with your budget. If
you do not have much of a budget constraint, then you can simply put aside a
decent amount of money for the relocation. But having a reasonably descent budget
will help you engage reliable and credible packers and movers agencies to help
you relocate. Charges of well placed packers and movers companies are generally
a little higher than the not so professional movers and packers companies.
Rates of
packers and movers companies usually vary from companies to companies,
primarily based on the quality of the packing and overall service experience. You
may like to check rates of packers and movers online and take a note of the
current standard rates to figure out the moving expenses.
Apart from
what the movers and packers are going to charge for shifting services, you
should also include other costs like applicable taxes, tips to the labour, your
own traveling expenses, foods, setting up your new home and so on.
Research and get informed
We are not
experts in everything but research can make us more informed. In case of
relocation as well, you should use the net sensibly and do enough research
about the most common issues people face while relocating to another state.
Starting from knowing the standard market rates of the packers and movers to
the overall moving expenses, you may have to prepare for the relocation to
doing enough study about the packer and mover company before hiring them etc.
The more informed you are about the various aspects of interstate home
relocation, the better for you.
Shortlist inventory
This is another very
vital part in relocation. You need to shortlist the items you plan to carry to
your new home. Basically, take a pen and a paper and start noting down all of
the items that is to be packed and relocated. This will actually act as a
reference when you finally sit to separate the items from those which you do
not want to relocate.
Now, as per as the selection of items is concerned, it is best if you carry the ones that are very important and are of a lot of value to you. Avoid carrying the ones that are not valuable, or not in good shape etc. You can simply dump the damaged furniture and appliances or sell them to cover the moving expenses. However, if you are a little confused about how to decide what to move and what to discard, then you may like to check this post: Whether to Move or Sell Items: Here’s how to decide when relocating
Any household things that are to be stored in a storage unit should be prepared and packed carefully. So, if you have good quality packing boxes then use those boxes to pack these items safely. Otherwise, you can also ask the storage company to provide the plastic bins which are safer for storing.
Evaluate packers and movers
When you
have got an advantage of time, you should make the best use of it and get
yourself a good, trustworthy and efficient packers and movers company. This is
one of the best ways to relocate without hassle. When you are able to hire a
good relocation company, they are going to take nearly all your hassles out interstate
relocation.
You can
always search the net, do enough study about the company profiles, talk to your
shortlisted companies and then choose the one who best suit your needs and
budget.
However, searching and finding movers and packers randomly may be quite a time consuming process and there is also no guarantee that you will be able to get hold of a good company. Hence, it will be wise if you take references from any of your trusted sources be it your relatives, friends, neighbors etc. But, if you do not have any ready reference, then you may like to use ServiceSutra.
ServiceSutra
is a curated platform that helps you find pre-verified services providers for
various service needs including relocation and storage services. It takes just
a few second and it’s completely free to use and you can get started by
creating a request for estimates in no time.
Ensure proper packing
If you want to make
your relocation to another state hassle free, you can’t ignore proper packing. Since
you have hired a movers and packers company, they are going to pack your goods.
But then there are different types of packing options and if you want to ensure
no damage in the transit or while loading and unloading, you got to opt for the
best quality packing.
So when the movers and packers
start packing your goods, just pay attention to the number of layers and
quality of packing materials. Sometimes, movers and packers can also compromise
the packing quality. They just pack it for the sake of packing, so be vigilant
and because there is no point in taking chances with the quality of packing.
After packing, make
sure you mark and label each of the packed boxes. This will help a lot at the
time of unloading and while locating items in your new home. The boxes
containing fragile items should be marked more specifically so that they are
handled with utmost care.
Follow up with movers
One of the best ways to
relocate without hassle and avoid any last moment issues is to ensure that the
movers and packers are actually turning up on scheduled date for packing. I
have seen cases, where the movers have turned up on the date of moving, because
they finalized a bigger relocation assignment on same day. Since they have not
taken any advance money from you (they usually don’t ask for advance), they may
give silly excuses. This is very common with unprofessional moving companies.
Most packers and movers
have a lot of bookings, they generally keep proper note of the dates but in
order to be double sure from your end, it is best to keep in touch with your
packer and mover time to time.
So timely follow-up
with the moving company can help you get rid of the last moment issues. And keeping
in touch will also improve the communication and professional bonding between
you and the company.
Get transit insurance
Movers and packers usually
insure all the goods before transporting. But still, you should be double sure
that the goods are insured in transit. So discuss with the moving company are
working with and understand the fine print of the insurance.
Declare the net worth
of your goods correctly and ensure that you have got the insurance certificate
for the same. It is also important to clearly know what is covered and what is
not in the insurance.
I have seen people ignoring
insurance, but that can be fatal in case of any mishap. So do ensure that your
goods are insured against any damage that may occur during the transportation.
Here’s a detailed post on transit insurance that you may like to check.
If driving, start early
Starting your journey
early on the day of transportation is very important. I personally do not
prefer travelling much during the night because there may be difficulty driving
at night mainly because of unknown routes and bad road conditions. Also, if you
start early, you will have enough time in hand. You may take short breaks in
between instead of travelling for too long at a stretch and still reach home in
time.
Also, you never know
what happens in the road. You may take more time than you expected. In such a
situation starting early will help cover up the time.
Keep backup plans
If everything goes out
just as you expected, then you are really lucky but life is after all very
unpredictable and you never know what will happen next. Mishaps can happen any
time and so you must be mentally and physically prepared as much as possible.
Firstly, in case of the
road you plan to take up on the day of transportation, it is advisable that you
keep an alternate route in mind as well. By chance, if there is any problem in
the road you planned to take, you may then take the alternate path.
Also, I will suggest
you to keep some back up plans regarding packers and movers. See, in high
probability there will not be any problem with the moving company you hired but
by chance if you come to know about any problem just few days before
transportation, then you can refer to the other packers and movers and see if
they are available or not.
It is also advisable to
check the weather (of the day of transportation) from before and time to time.
By chance if you see the weather predictions for that day is not favorable, you
can always talk to your packers and mover, see whether they are available and
then decide for a backup date from before.
See, it is not
necessary to have backup plans about everything and is also not possible all
the time but having one is always safe.
Over to you
Home relocation is generally
complicated and it becomes even more complicated when you are relocating to another
state. Obviously, you can deal with the uncertainties with proper planning and
practical approach.
Right from sorting out list
of items to be moved and discarded, to finding and screening movers, estimating
moving expense and proper follow-ups with the moving companies, there is a lot
of things that must be handled carefully to relocate without hassles.
I have already shared a
few of the best ways to plan and prepare for relocation to another state. But
all it takes is early planning and ensuring that you are working with a good, experience
and credible moving company.
Another important thing
that you must pay attention to is the quality of packing being offered and the
insurance. By just preparing properly and paying attention to smaller things,
you should be able to relocate to another state safe, sound and without any
hassles.
Have you used movers and packers services to relocate to another state in the past? What was the biggest challenges you had to face? How did you ensure that your preparations are good enough to relocate without any issues?
Feel free to share the
tricks and techniques that have worked for you by commenting below.
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Wish you have a safe
and hassle-free home relocation.
