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Tuesday, 08 September 2015 00:00

Virginia Beach Moving Company, Labor Day Moving Tips

Labor Day Moving Tips in Virginia Beach Va, And Approaches

Labor Day Monday is traditionally a day where people move home. In fact, it is said that there are just two types of people in existence on that day: those who are facing the move with dread in their hearts, and those who are sticking it out for one more year, smugly enjoying the stress of others. Those who do have to move are part of a group of people doing the same. For the most part, they are students who move out of on-campus accommodation and are now let loose in the big wide world. Naturally, there are also some people who generally have chosen a strange day to make the move. Regardless, the roads are busy, local moving companies are out of trucks, and the situation is stressed.

Naturally, those who are deciding to stay put for another year absolutely love this day. There is something incredibly fun, while also slightly mean, about watching others struggle with carrying things or seeing the bottom of a box break with its contents falling out. Some of these people will be kind enough to give a helping hand. Some will not.

Whether you are one of the Virginia Beach movers or one of the kind people who will be helping out with moving on Labor Day, there are some clear do's and don'ts that you should be aware of. Moving in Virginia Beach is always a very stressful thing to do (it ranks as the third most stressful thing to happen in a person's lifetime), so anything you can do to make this experience easier will be much appreciated.

Ten Vital Labor Day Moving Tips and Approaches

First of all, you need to know the area that you are moving into. You would be surprised at how many people each year hire the biggest moving truck they can find, only to get stuck under bridges. In fact, in some cities, people are ready, armed with cameras, on Labor Day, trying to take pictures of all the unfortunate people that drive the top of their truck off. Don't let that be you.

Secondly, and this should go without saying but you would be surprised at how many people need this tip, have a moving truck rented on time. Don't phone Virginia Beach moving companies a day before Labor Day and expect that they have a moving truck available for you. Do also consider which Virginia Beach moving company to go with. Southside Moving and Storage, for instance, which is the moving company almost everybody chooses, they specialize in local moving, long distance moves, residential moves, and small business moving.

Thirdly, if you are lucky enough to have hired a Virginia Beach professional moving company to do most of the work for you, you should still make sure everything is packed. A good move is all done as a result of proper planning and preparation. If you have everything packed and ready to go, everything will go much more smoothly. Plus, if you have friends helping you with the move, they will be a lot happier with you as well.

Next, try not to be cheap. Get that slightly bigger (but not higher if there are bridges) truck. If you find that it is too small for your belongings, you'll have to hire a second one and that will be more expensive than hiring a bigger one in the first place. Make sure it is a good moving truck as well, to avoid finding yourself broken down by the side of the road at a later stage.

Also, remember to be kind. If your friends are helping you, supply them with plenty of drinks and snacks. Don't expect that a heartfelt thank you, handshake and smile are enough. If you were helping someone else out, you would like something more substantial as well. Similarly, if you have hired professional movers in Virginia Beach Va, be respectful to them. Give them some drinks and perhaps a snack and find out whether you can tip them. You're under no obligation to do this, but kindness never hurts anybody.

You also need to find out whether you will need some sort of Street Occupancy Permit. This will largely depend on where you're moving from and to, but do check it out. After all, you don't want to find yourself in your new street with no opportunity to stop in front of the door to get your stuff into your new home. When you get one of those permits, you will generally find that a space will be reserved to you right in front of the new property.

A side tip to that is that if you own a car, you may want to move it. This is true even if you are one of those people who are not moving this Labor Day. If you live in a street where parking spaces are tight or scarce, you can almost guarantee that some student who is driving a truck for the first time will park behind you and crash into you. Just park somewhere else for a day.

Get to know your new surroundings before you move. You will have a new set of neighbors to get to know, for instance. It may be advisable to get to know them a little before you move. You will then at least show some kindness by giving them a warning that things may get a little noisy. They may even end up helping you out.

Don't go out the night before you decide to move. For some reason, it seems customary to celebrate a house move before actually moving. Doing all of the above with a hangover is a very bad idea. Instead, have an after move party, either in your new digs or in the empty shell of your old ones after the move.

Finally, and this should perhaps have been said before, make sure that your boxes are clearly marked so that you know where to find everything. A move is a huge enterprise, but it is only the start of things. Settling into your new home is just as big of an enterprise and you are likely to want to get it over and done with as quickly as possible.

 

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