Moving interstate is a very involving activity and might prove to be very stressful if careful plans are not done well in advance. Adequate preparation are therefore very necessary to ensure you don’t leave or lose some of your items.it is however an easy task if you methodically and carefully tailor your moving interstate checklist. This will allow you to plan ahead and evade common mistakes that people often make while moving.
Taking time to plan every step of your move will ensure you don’t forget anything behind. It will also relieve the hassle of taking with you unwanted belongings which cost one time packing and extra money in moving them.
Develop a master plan
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Ensure your movers are licensed with the state government and the (FMCSA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Get bids from different companies to ensure you get the best price. Read contract fine print meticulously before signing anything.
Keep a full inventory record of what the hired movers take with them and their condition as they leave the house.
Packing
Pack items from similar room together and preferably in the same boxes. Place the items secure in each box securely, with the heaviest items on the bottom and ascertain the boxes can close. Never overload the boxes with many items since this slows down the process and makes it difficult to stack the boxes on the truck. During the moving day do final check to make sure you haven’t left any valuable item behind.
Important items
When using the professional movers, make sure you pack and transport the vital items yourself. This includes important records like passports, birth certificates, Social Security cards, financial documents and other valuable possessions like jewelry. These items should be in your vehicle ideally in a secure