Sacramento Movers Detail How to Prepare for a Cross Country Move

First consider who you will do the move. Will you be doing the moving yourself by renting a truck or will you hire movers? If you are not sure what you want to do but are trying to keep costs down, research both methods thoroughly to discover what the price is. You may find that renting a truck would add up to nearly the same amount as hiring movers when the gas, insurance and other expenses are accounted for. Also be sure to get a lock for the truck so that if it is parked and left unattended, then you don’t have to worry about it being broken in to. As you research moving companies, be sure to get onsite estimates from a few different movers.  For more information about choosing the right long distance mover, view this blog post.

If you are doing the packing yourself, then begin the packing as soon as you know you’re moving. Start by getting rid of any items you don’t want. If you are renting a truck then you will have to pay more for a larger truck and if you are hiring movers then you will have to pay more depending on the weight of your items. So prior to making a long distance move is the best time to sort through the garage, attic and closets and either sell unwanted items at a garage sale or donate them to charity. Any items you decide to keep but don’t need immediately should be packed up.

It’s always a good idea to get in touch with any local schools that your children may be transferring to and make sure you have all transcripts from the previous school. You may also want to speak to the Chamber of Commerce in the community in which you will live. The chamber may have information about local businesses for you or even an introductory packet with coupons for local businesses and maps of the city. A few weeks before the move you should also file a change of address card with the post office, schedule disconnect times for all utilities and household services including gas, electric, lawn care, cleaning help, pool maintenance, etc. Cancel newspapers, magazines and club memberships. If you will be driving your vehicle cross country, be sure to get an oil change or tune-up before the move.

As you pack household items, set aside items that cannot be moved such as hazardous materials or explosives. See a complete list of items that should not be moved here. Make arrangements to have any animals travel in your own vehicle or by air if you are flying to your new home. Do not plan to transport perishable food across country. Also keep any especially valuable items such as jewelry or important documents with you at all times.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Sacramento employs a staff of over 40 Full-Time Movers and Drivers, with a fleet of 10 trucks. We have performed home and business moving services in and around the Greater Sacramento area for almost 10 years. Our award winning services include full service moving and packing services and we also sells boxes and packing supplies.

With comments or questions contact Carolyn Durkee, Marketing Coordinator at the Sacramento office of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® at 916-852-7411 or contact us here.