How to Simplify Your Vancouver Move

Moving is exciting but also very stressful. Finding a reputable Vancouver moving company, packing all of your belongings, and setting up your new home or apartment can be a nerve-wracking experience if you aren’t prepared. That’s why it’s essential to plan ahead and simplify your move however you can.

Plan, Plan, Plan

The importance of planning cannot be stressed enough. Write a list of all of the things you need to do before, during, and after your move. Create an inventory list of all of your belongings. Start looking for a Vancouver moving company in advance. You can begin your search by asking friends and relatives for recommendations and then interviewing several companies over the phone to narrow down your options. Have at least 3 companies come to your home to do a walk-through and provide you with estimates of your move.

Hire the most professional, reputable Vancouver moving company you can afford. Don’t base your decision only on price. If a mover provides you with an estimate that sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Make sure to do a thorough background check of each company you’re considering, and hire the moving company that you trust the most.

Take photographs of the largest and most expensive items that you own. If something gets lost or damaged, these photographs will help you file a claim with your insurance company. It is also advisable to photograph areas of your home that are more likely to get nicked, such as narrow doorways and staircases.

Organize all important paperwork and set it aside. Don’t let the movers pack important documents away because they could get lost in a sea of boxes. Transport them personally instead. Some important papers that you’ll want to keep with you include birth certificates, wills, automobile registration, and stocks. Don’t forget to retrieve your medical records and those of your family members at the offices of your healthcare providers. Additionally, obtain copies of school transcripts as well as records from accountants and lawyers. Make sure to file a change of address at the Canada Post so your mail is forwarded to your new Vancouver address.

Packing Tips

Weeks before your move, start using up perishable items in your refrigerator. In addition, try to use up cleaning supplies before you leave because they are often flammable and can be dangerous to put in the back of a hot moving truck. Label all of your boxes well so you know exactly which room each box belongs to.

Write “Unload last, Load first,” on some boxes, and add essential items like linens, towels, toiletries, and kitchen utensils to those boxes. Ask the Vancouver movers you hire to set those boxes aside for you when they unload the truck so you can spot them easily once you arrive at your new home in Vancouver. In addition, prior to the move, make sure that each member of your family packs a suitcase containing a few days’ worth of clothing and other basic necessities that they’ll need following the move.