Two Ways the Right Moving Service Can Simplify an Emergency Move

In an ideal world you will always be provided with plenty of advance notice before you must move. In the real world situations come up where you may need to move quickly, such as for a new job or a family obligation. When this happens, a moving service can help you pull off a quick move without the high stress of trying to handle it on your own. 

1. Move Planning

A good plan is a must, especially when moving on a tight schedule. A moving company that will work with you to create a detailed moving plan helps make the process much simpler.

Timeline Creation

For a more standard move, the process typically begins two months before the move. This may not be possible for an emergency move. The first step is to create a timeline based upon hard deadlines for when you must be out of your old house and at your new abode.

Your moving company will then recommend services that will allow you to meet these deadlines. For example, bringing in professional packers may be necessary if you must be out of your old home quickly, as they have the skills and tools to pack faster than you may be able to on your own.

Budget Plan

Chances are you have a maximum budget for your move. Your moving service will provide you with a detailed price quote based upon the services you need to meet your timeline for moving. When speed is of the essence but full service moving isn't in the budget, it may make more sense to save costs by renting a private moving truck but contracting with movers to provide extra hands for packing, loading, and unloading.

Auxiliary Services

Many moving companies will help their clients get in touch with auxiliary services, such as connecting you with a real estate agent to help sell your home or find a new one. They may also be able to recommend a moving concierge, which will help connect you with services like local schools or even social groups at your new home.

Some movers also have in-house auxiliary services that can help with a speedy move, such as document shredding services.

2. Home Staging

Getting your items out of the old house quickly is only one part of an emergency move if you need to sell your old home and you won't be living nearby. Fortunately, your movers may be able to help you prepare for this task, too. 

Cleaning Prep

The hard work actually begins once the house is emptied and it's time to get it cleaned quickly. Choosing a moving service that can also provide cleanup will ensure that there's nothing left behind and that everything is left sparkling.

There are certain items that movers can't move out when they are doing the final cleaning, like flammable chemicals or old ammunition. You will have to arrange to get these out of the house on your own. 

Furniture Staging

If you are going to be selling your home, then inquire with your moving company if they can provide staging and final transport services. Staging makes your home look appealing using a combination of minimal clutter and well-arranged furniture. Your movers can move out the excess items not necessary for staging, and then arrange the remaining items in an appealing manner. They can then return to pack out the remaining items once the house sells.

Storage Solutions

Whether you are leaving items behind to stage or you simply don't have a new home quite ready to move into yet, storage will be necessary until it's time to complete your move. Your moving service should be able to offer a solution. Common options include loading your items into storage pods to be transported later, or storing your items at the moving service warehouse until it's time to complete the move. 

Contact Checkmate Moving and Storage to learn more about emergency move options.