Start with access, not boxes
Before packing, confirm parking, gate codes, elevator rules, loading dock windows, and any COI requirements.
The best moves are won before the truck door opens. Use these practical tips to reduce delays, protect your belongings, and make unloading easier.
These are the details that most often change the pace and stress level of a move.
Before packing, confirm parking, gate codes, elevator rules, loading dock windows, and any COI requirements.
Keep medication, chargers, toiletries, important documents, bedding, and one change of clothes outside the truck.
Tight halls and older homes need padding plans before heavy pieces start moving through the door.
A clear room label is more useful than a generic item label when the crew is placing boxes quickly.
Safes, pianos, vending machines, gym equipment, and pool tables need different crew planning than regular boxes.
If closing dates do not line up, a short storage stop can keep the move organized and reduce rush decisions.
A short prep list helps the crew start faster and keeps your essential items from getting buried in the truck.