Ok, we know you have to move. We also know that you have a roller coaster of emotions. The truth is that moving is a lot of work but a good organization will save you a lot of headaches. That’s why we want to give you Our Best Packing Recommendations When Moving.

If you have to prepare your boxes for the move you should remember that a good packing can avoid serious problems. Chicago Movers recommend these tips for anyone who wants to pack their own boxes.

Residential Moving! 

Organize

It may seem simple enough, but some people think that packing is just putting anything in a box and taping it shut. But that’s not the truth. It is necessary to organize the material.  It is recommended to discard everything you are not going to use.

Watch the weight.

Don’t put too much weight in the boxes you are filling. These could break and damage everything you have in them. If the box is small, you can put personal items, clothes, documents or ornaments in it. Larger boxes can hold books, clothes or appliances.

Enumeration

This way you know how many boxes you have in total. We don’t want you to lose any. You can also put what’s in each box. With this inventory you will know what to unpack first and where everything is.

Fragile?

It is important to identify if you have fragile contents inside the box. This way you know that you should be more careful when transporting them. Cover valuables with kraft paper or bubble wrap before packing. You can also pack in plastic boxes for extra security.

Professional Moving Service

Moving takes a lot of work and adding this responsibility to your busy schedule is a hassle. It is recommended that you hire a Moving Services Chicago. They will not only do the moving for you, but also pack and unpack all your belongings. They are also environmentally conscious. That means they always use Sustainable Moving Materials to make your move 100% green!

Commercial Moving?

Now, if what you need is a commercial move, you can also follow these recommendations:

Plan! 

Strategic planning makes the difference between a costly relocation and a smooth transition.  If possible, plan up to 06 months in advance. It sounds like overkill, but you’ll see how fearless planning can prevent major losses.

Hire an experienced company!

Always, always, always hire a moving company that has extensive experience in commercial moving. A residential move is not the same as a commercial move. Always look for the experts. Make sure they have the necessary resources and manpower. 

Insurance Included

Make sure the moving company you hire has insurance. Ask for a copy and keep it handy.

Schedule the move

Schedule the move with the building manager. You may be moving outside of business hours. Try to schedule it during the weekend.

Verify requirements

Check with building managers about any other requirements you may have to meet. Also check the local permits you must have.

Inform your employees

Talk to your employees about the move. Keep them informed at all times.

Address changes

Announce address changes to the appropriate organizations. You don’t want your invoices or products to arrive at the wrong address.

Announce the move

Create announcements about the move. Send them to your customers and suppliers.

Take Inventory

Let the head of each department do an inventory. 

Destination Ready

Before the move, walk through the new space to make sure it is ready for the move.

IT Equipment First

If you’re moving existing IT equipment, make sure it’s unloaded first so the technical staff can get to work right away. 

Packing Capacity

The week before your move you may need help with packing. But if you have the right company they will do all the packing and unpacking for you!

If you’ve still decided to do everything yourself, when you have everything ready, remember to supervise everything. Count the boxes again and go through the space to see if you haven’t forgotten anything.