Lovers Live Longer
Make your mover’s day by being an awesome customer.
1. Show appreciation to your moving team for their hard work, blood, sweat and tears, and their overall professionalism. Consider hooking them up with snacks, drinks, coffee throughout the day, and a nice tip at the end of the job. They will be your team with you across the country.
2. Moving companies love receiving positive feedback and reviews from happy customers. Positive reviews help build their reputation and attract future business. If you are extra nice, write positive reviews on a few platforms in different languages and you will likely help them score more customers.
3. Movers appreciate it when customers actually communicate their needs, issues, and expectations clearly and honestly. This helps them plan and execute the move more efficiently and everyone comes out happy in the end.
4. If you want to be awesome customers, ask the moving team what music they prefer and leave out your speakers for them to enjoy the music the love while moving your items.
5. Be the change! Organized customers who have packed and labeled their belongings properly ahead of time is every mover’s dream. It streamlines the process and reduces the chances of items getting lost or damaged. When you have a bunch of last second items not yet packed you add stress on yourself and your movers.
6. Moving companies always appreciate customers who have realistic expectations about the moving process, timeframes, costs, add on additional costs, and potential challenges. If you are flexible and understanding you will be the customer of the year.
7. Movers value customers who treat them and their team with the respect they deserve. These men and women are working hard in the heat for you and your family and the least they deserve is respect and a thank you. A positive and grateful attitude makes the moving experience more pleasant for everyone involved.
8. Be kind. Moving might be a part of their daily work, but many teams are made up of workers from around the world trying to bring home a respectful income to their families.
Haters Be Haters
Don’t be a bad customer. Plan ahead.
1. Movers hate last-minute changes to the moving plans, like unexpected additions to the inventory with big items or changes to the moving date. It will disrupt their schedule and lead to logistical challenges. They may have planned out the space in the truck and adding an extra couch will require a different truck that is not in stock.
2. Movers find it very rough when customers are unprepared for the move, including not packing up things properly, disorganization, or just overall a lack of communication.
3. Movers are trained to handle heavy and awkward items, but they are only human and know that exceptionally heavy or bulky furniture or equipment, especially if it poses safety risks or requires extra effort will put you on your movers **** list. If you do have things like pianos, giant things or other surprises, make sure to let your mover know to plan ahead of time.
4. Movers hate when young children get in the way of their work. It is not only distracting but also very dangerous for the team and kids involved.
5. Movers hate unexpected obstacles during the move that you didn’t report ahead of time, like very narrow hallways, staircases, or parking issues. These challenges will slow down the moving process and increase the risk of accidents for the team.
If you have a challenging staircase, elevator restrictions or anything else out of the ordinary, speak up before they arrive so they will have enough team members to handle the challenge.
6. Movers hate dealing with customers who make unrealistic demands and expect them to perform tasks beyond their jobs, like disassembling complex furniture without prior agreement for the tasks.
They plan their moving schedule around the time it will take them to complete your move. Forgetting assembly and disassembly of big pieces is a big no no in the industry.
Moving APT Experienced Moving Tips
We could all use a few words of encouragement. Here are some tips for our team that have moved cross country countless times.
1. Plan Ahead
Really don’t put off the move. Start planning your move in advance to avoid last-minute stress and to book the best movers at your ideal time.. Create a timeline that works for your family, make to do lists, and start packing early on.
2. Throw It Out
Take the time to declutter and downsize! Donate, sell, or simply trash things you no longer need to make your move cheaper and easier. You can also host a garage sale!
3. Be Flexible
Be prepared to be flexible and adaptable during the move. Unexpected challenges always arise, so keep your positive attitude and trust your movers to handle things you need, professionally.
4. Self Care
Moving is very physically and emotionally demanding, so be sure to take care of yourself during the journey. Drink water especially on moving day, get plenty of rest, and take breaks in between all those boxes.
5. Pack Strategically
Pack up room by room, starting with items you use the least like back closets and the garage. Label boxes clearly with their contents and the room they need to be put in for easier unpacking.
6. Communication is Key
Be straight and tell it like it is with your moving company throughout the entire process to avoid awkwardness. Make sure your intentions are clear, instructions of anything special, bring up any concerns asap, and notify them of any changes to the plan. Make sure the pricing structure is clear including if changes need to be made.
Wrapping up this move across the nation
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I safely move extremely fragile special objects that are irreplaceable?
The truly special pieces I would recommend actually packing up in many layers of bubble wrap and towels and actually putting in your personal car if the option exists. You can of course wrap these items and put them in a plastic bin with many layers of pillows, towels and more soft items and write “fragile” on top, but I think it’s better to play it safe than sorry.
What is the best way to remain inspired to move?
Every time you finish packing up another box or room, take a moment to celebrate your accomplishments. Acknowledging the small milestones helps you reach the bigger ones. This will keep you motivated and boost family morale. Finishing up packing a room and cleaning it out is a bigger task than usual. Reward yourself.
How long does it actually take to pack up a bedroom?
This depends on multiple factors such as size, clutter, clothing preferences, and other items. It’s more of a question for yourself if you plan to declutter and go Marie Condo or if you plan to throw everything in a box and call it a day. Plan according to this. Don’t forget to label as you go!
How do I help my pets acclimate to the changes of moving?
Pets pick up on our energy and need a common schedule. If you are stressed, you are likely to stress out your furry friend. Try and make the experience fun for them with lots of walks and treats. Associate the move with positive things your pet loves to make the day less hard for them.
Ensure to set up their home base as soon as you get into the new home so that they can feel they have their own corner with food, water and their bed. Try and send them to doggy daycare the day of the move to avoid stressing them out.
Is tipping my movers a must?
Yes. They are hard workers helping you get from A to B. Tipping between 15-20% is expected by movers and drivers alike. Think of it as if you’ve gone to a restaurant and left without tipping- not cool. Plan ahead for these costs so you aren’t surprised. Trust us.
