How to Prevent Going Over Your Contracted Time

The number of tasks you have to complete in the weeks before your move could leave you feeling overburdened, from sticking to your moving budget to hammering out the specifics of your contract with your real estate agent. It is typical in this setting for clients to forget to pack their whole house full of possessions before their Charlotte moving company arrives.

If you opted for packing for yourself instead of hiring our services, your moving company would expect you to have already accomplished everything once they arrived, coming only to load and unload your belongings. And, as they charge for the hour, any extra time will affect your end bill.

Here are some quick tips to prevent going over your time and incurring extra charges.

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Tips for Saving Time on Moving Day

Start Packing Early

As we mentioned, packing delays are often one of the common reasons clients take more time. After all, we all go down memory lane, discovering objects we thought we lost or needing more boxes because there were objects we simply couldn’t let go of.

You can prevent that by starting early enough to have enough time to complete all packing and organizing—even if you suffer any delay. This will also allow you to make the packing process an enjoyable affair.

You should start the organizing process as soon as you decide on a moving date—ideally, two months in advance. It is advisable to begin packing one month prior to your move.

Organize a Packing Plan

Having a detailed plan will allow you to make the packing process easier. To do so, we have some tips:

  • Pack the items you use the least frequently first. They will not be easily accessible to you because they will be stored in boxes for a considerable amount of time.
  • Allocate several hours every day to tidy your home and prepare several boxes. If you pack a little each day, you will eventually finish and not rush to put stuff in boxes the day before your move.
  • List everything that needs to be packed for the move and arrange it room by room in a moving inventory. Next, order the rooms you will pack first according to how frequently you use them.
  • Create a packing checklist to help you remember what you have packed.

After you have planned your packing schedule, be sure to follow it to ensure that nothing is overlooked amid the commotion.

Make a Schedule for the Actual Moving Day

When the moving day arrives, it’s show time.

Take a seat and make a comprehensive schedule that includes things like when you want to order lunch for everyone and what time you will wake up. Know your moving goals and prioritize them, considering everything you need to get done on moving day.

Set a time limit for yourself on moving day for chores like packing your essentials or cleaning out the kitchen so you do not spend too much time on them. Batch similar tasks together to save time, and make sure to leave buffer gaps in your schedule in case something runs over its allotted time slot.

Having a clock visible at all times is a great tip so you can keep yourself on schedule.

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Learn from a Moving Company in Charlotte

Knowing your priorities is crucial to avoiding delays on moving day. For example, it is urgent to bring all of your boxes downstairs for the moving company, but it is not urgent to make sure you have not forgotten anything.

Focusing on your goals and eliminating distractions can help you stay on track when moving. If you’re interested in learning more, find a location near you and reach out!

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