Details get hazy during busy and complicated relocations. One minute you’re all prepared with a plan and budget in place; the next you’re trying to transfer that one utility bill you forgot about while also juggling expenses, appointments and screaming kids.
Fortunately, we specialize in moves that are seamless and free from major stresses. If you’re moving from an apartment or small space, here are some tasks you shouldn’t forget.
Notifying Your Landlord
Apartment leases are notorious for requiring notification one or two months in advance if you’re planning a move (regardless of whether you break the lease or not). If you want to avoid unneeded expenses and being forced to rent a space that you aren’t living in, make sure you notify your landlord in writing about your upcoming move (and keep a copy).
Determining Budget Early
You might be tempted to get started on finding a mover, portable storage container or other moving solution, but try to wait until you have a better picture of what you’ll need first. If possible, downsize your number of belongings and decide what you’ll give away, trash and keep. Once your items are set in stone, then you can start vetting moving solutions.
Consider Different Moving Solutions
Will you use a traditional moving truck or a moving container? Or another solution? Whatever you choose, it’s time to start vetting the companies you’ll use. Compare pricing, reviews and interview companies with questions about areas that are of most concern to you. Also, if you’re renting a container, now is the time to pick the size and determine how many you’ll need.
Forgetting the Details
The above tasks are some of the biggest and most important, but there are so many other little elements and details to think about when it comes to apartment moves. Here are a few tasks you’ll want to tackle at least a month before your move include:
- Set up utility transfers, cancellations and/or new setups
- Get medical checkups for your family and pets
- Review any last-minute moving contracts
- Request time off from work
- Change addresses on important documents
- Update insurance details
- Donate any unwanted belongings
These are just a few apartment moving tasks you should never forget. With decades of experience, the team at SAM (Store & Move) knows everything you should take into account for every type of move. For a consultation, call us at 972-GET-A-SAM today!