Chantilly Movers Top Nightmares

All professional movers will have stories of nightmare jobs that had them on the edge of reason before finally getting everything done and on time. But most of these stories which live in moving folklore involve situations that could have been avoided if the client had taken a little bit more care or given a little more forethought. We’ve selected five situations that a moving team hates to have to meet with, and would love to avoid.

Cluttered Home

Getting things ready for a move requires a lot of shifting things around, but when moving day arrives it’s not a good idea to have things still scattered around the house. If you are packing your things yourself, then it’s best to have a section of a room cordoned off as the packing area. When boxes are full and sealed, they can then be stored in the area ready for the moving team to carry them out. If you’ve booked a full service, where the Chantilly moving company is doing the packing, then it’s a good idea to have some system organised which will help them locate everything.

Blocked Pathway

This is especially true for larger, specialist pieces where extra effort and care need to be afforded. If you have a piano, for example, the route through the home, down stairs or steps and then along the pathway to the truck should be clear. Don’t allow anything to block the moving team’s progress, like kids’ toys on the floor or large furniture. When it comes to the steps and pathway, try to clear it of hazards such as pools of liquid (which someone could slip on) or of ice or snow in winter.

Unprepared Items

While packing services are often available from Chantilly movers, it is always appreciated if you prepare items – especially the larger ones – before they are packed away. Don’t leave the TV switched on and lying on the dresser when the movers arrive. Don’t be playing the piano when they come knocking either. Remember that the more preparation that is done, the less time it will take to get everything onto the truck and moving towards your new home.

It’s Not on the Inventory

This relates to large items only, as smaller items can usually be accommodated with relative ease. When an inventory is drawn up it allows for the movers to calculate time, the equipment needed and the best way to move the items and stack them in the truck. There is generally a sequence to the entire operation, which is thought out by the team before they arrive at your home. That sequence must be altered drastically if there is suddenly an extra bed, a chest of drawers or even bath-tub to accommodate. So, check your inventory, maybe even twice, before you hand it over just to be sure.

Impatience

Moving home can be a highly stressful time but it makes everyone’s job even more difficult if there is a lack of patience on the part of the client. Remember that the team sent by your Chantilly moving company is likely to have years of experience behind them, so they know what they are doing. Barking at them, issuing instructions or just looking over their shoulder at every turn is completely unnecessary and is uncomfortable for the men at work.

We hope you understand that by giving a little consideration to the perspective of the movers themselves, you can play your part in ensuring moving day goes by without a hitch. It’s what everyone wants after all. You can always speak to us to ask us what you can do to help things run smoothly. Give our customer service desk a call now and let us advise you.