When it comes to moving day emergencies, an ounce of prevention equals a pound cure. Taking the time to learn about common moving day emergencies gives you an opportunity to prepare and hopefully prevent them from happening to you.
Loose Pets
We can’t count the number of times a moving day has gone from peaceful to horrifying because a family pet got loose either before or after the move. This usually happens because not only is the general vibe of moving day worrying to the pet, but there are also lots of extra people in and out of your house which causes the tension to ramp up.
In order to escape the tension, the pet makes a break for it as soon as someone leaves a door open a little too long. Because the pet is already stressed, they are often far harder to catch than anyone anticipates.
The best way to prevent this from happening is to have a pet plan in effect before the move kicks off. Confine your pet to a room that has been emptied of everything but the few items the pet finds comforting and put a note on the door ordering everyone to keep it closed. Repeat this process when you arrive at your new home.
When it’s time to move your pet to and from the house to the vehicle. Make sure they are confined to a crate or properly leashed. Since a secure hold is required, don’t let your kids handle the pet.
Bad Weather
Rain and snow can quickly turn a moving day into a nightmare. The bad weather means the house gets dirty, it makes opening-closing doors difficult, and it means your belongings will get wet while they’re loaded and unloaded.
Sit down and try to come up with a bad weather contingency plan. This could include backing the moving truck as close to the door as possible or using sunshades to create a kind of covered breezeway between your house and the moving truck. To help keep your house clean, arrange to have half of the moving crew in the house who will pass items out the door to the movers who remain outside.
Traffic Delays
Traffic delays create all kinds of headaches on moving days. The best way to avoid traffic delays is to give yourself a few days to move in. Even if you want all your belongings moved in one day, having a few days’ cushions before you have to go to work means you won’t be as wildly stressed if you get stuck in traffic for a few hours. Make sure everyone has a way to stay in touch if you get rerouted or separated by traffic.
We are committed to making your moving day as free of stress as it can possibly be. When you contact us about your upcoming move, you’ll enjoy working with a moving company that is prepared for every single contingency.