Thanks to school breaks, the onset of college in the fall, and job relocations, summer is the busiest moving season of the year. Hopefully, you made the decision to hire a residential moving service to help make the transition from one home to another as smooth as possible. Whether you’re moving across town or to another state, Easy Moving & Freight in Union, KY, has some advice on working with professional local movers this summer.

Start Packing Early

Anyone who has moved is likely familiar with the scramble to stuff remaining items in boxes the morning of the move. To make the best use of your movers’ time, make sure all packing is finished before they arrive.

Clearly Label Boxes & Rooms

Remember that moving day will be the first time your movers are seeing your new home. Make sure to mark each box with the room it will be going into, and stick a label on the door of the corresponding room as well. You should also differentiate between different bedrooms, or rooms that might seem similar, such as the living room and family room.

Know What Can’t Be Moved

Many residential moving services will have policies on objects they aren’t able to transport, such as household chemicals, pets, valuables like cash, and medicine. Make note of where these items are packed away and remember to load them into your personal vehicle for transportation to your new home.

Be Available for Questions

You will most likely be making arrangements with your family, utility companies, and possibly landlords on moving day. If possible, try to be somewhere nearby or let movers know where they can find you if they have any questions.

Have Drinks & Snacks on Hand

While not an expectation, it might be a nice gesture to offer your movers cold beverages such as bottled water or sports drinks to cool off during a hot summer day. Portable snacks like granola bars and nut packets are also much appreciated for an energy refuel.

Have a move coming up this summer? Easy Moving & Freight provides long-distance and local moving services for residential and commercial clients. Whether you just need a hand with transporting your possessions or need a team to handle the packing and set-up, Easy Moving & Freight is available to help. Learn more about their residential moving services online or call (859) 393-1413 to speak with a friendly representative. You can also connect with them on Facebook.