What to Do Before the Moving Truck Arrives

By Julie DeLong, Oil Capitol Relocation 

Having a several hours to oneself moving day can appear enjoyable, stressful, fascinating, or unsure. Every person acts differently, but the truth is you don't need to simply sit on your hands waiting for the moving van to arrive. Instead, you can follow a valuable checklist that will ensure you truly are bowing out with each and every duck in a row. The following are five great things to do when waiting for the professional movers in Tulsa and Oklahoma City to show up.

1. Last Cabinet Check

Take a last walk through your house and execute a last check of each space, closet, drawer, and upper shelf. Make sure you're not forgetting something or leaving behind a carton inside a closed up area where the movers won't locate it. It may be helpful to have one last half-full box designed to receive the random sock, bracelet, or hand towel that you might scrounge up from the distant reaches of the cabinets on your concluding check.

This is the optimal time to additionally take a glance at each bathroom. Ensure there's TP, a hand towel, and hand soap in every one. This is not just helpful for you and the movers on moving day, it is equally a considerate way for you to leave a home.

2. Clear Area for the Movers

Following, take into account where the moving truck is likely to park. You'll need a long area, almost certainly curbside, with the backside (or side) of the vehicle directed toward your house however that is possible, if you live in a parking-space managed neighborhood, you may have to book a row of single spaces for your moving truck on the big day.

After that take into consideration the place your professional movers will be stepping and prepare a sizable path to help them to safely stay with. You can place down boards if there is mud, however a good number of professional moving companies will place down floor runners to keep your flooring surfaces clean. It's also advisable to clear any obstructions out of the path to speed up the move and get rid of tripping dangers.

3. Look at the Fine Print

Whilst waiting for the truck in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, take a moment to peruse your moving paperwork and records. There are regularly fascinating specifics and observations into the moving industry by merely browsing the written documents that the moving company in Tulsa and Oklahoma City gave you.

The documents may also list certain items that the movers are not able to move, frequently for legal reasons. Included in this are anything living which includes house plants, anything that can explode, or anything at all that might rot in the truck. Should you have fish, household pets, harmful materials, or house plants then make plans to drive them along with you rather than moving them within the truck. And if you have any questions about what can and can't be on the moving van, give your moving coordinator a call. They would be happy to answer any questions you could have.

4. Fill the Refrigerator with Sodas and Water

After that, take a moment to fill your fridge with refreshments. Your fridge is already purged which suggests there ought to be more than enough room for cases of pop as well as water and perhaps even snacks for the team. The bigger your move, the more cherished refreshments will be. Specifically if you, similar to most, move in the warmer periods. Furnishing goodies for the moving crew is not required, however we guarantee you that it'll be well received and appreciated.

5. Load Your Automobile

Lastly, be sure that your personal vehicle is loaded and prepared to go. Odds are, after the professional movers have left and you've swept the house one last time, you will be departing once and for all. The best way to make sure you don't forget anything will be to carry out the comprehensive inspection in advance. Look at the gas and oil levels. Look at your overnight bag and ensure any plants and domestic pets are prepared to go when it is time.

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Once you've handled everything else, waiting around for the moving truck can seem to be like a sizeable stretch of vacant time. But with this list, you should have your time effectively occupied to ensure the property is ready when the moving truck arrives. For additional moving tips or to discuss your upcoming move, contact us today!