How to Plan Your Move Across Town

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While completing a short-distance move can be a simple task, it still requires some planning and execution. There is a lot to keep track of when moving, especially with the surge in Delta Variant cases, so it is important to be readily prepared. If you need a moving company in Northwest DC then look no further than Able Moving & Storage.

A successful local moving experience requires thorough planning. From the very first phone call you make to Able Moving & Storage until the completion of your local move, we leave nothing to chance. We remain in close contact with you throughout the entire process. We not only provide safe and secure transport for local, domestic, and international moves for both residents and commercial businesses, we also include well-protected storage services for those in need of it. For your next move anywhere, consider working with Able Moving & Storage.

Below, we discuss some local moving tips and why you can trust Able Moving & Storage with all your moving needs:

7 Local Moving Tips 

  • Start early

Since your new home is only a drive away, start moving items over as soon as you get access to it. It can be helpful to start by moving smaller, more fragile items before the day of the move. This will be helpful so, on the actual moving day, you have a head start and can focus on larger items. 

  • Map it out

Making a map of your new place can be extremely helpful when moving everything in. Having a detailed layout of where you want each piece of furniture to go makes it easier for everyone involved with the move. This will save a lot of time and avoid issues of furniture not fitting correctly. 

  • Organize while packing

It is very important to have everything in order while packing up. Use boxes when packing and label them based on what room they go to in the new space. Avoid using trash bags, as they can be easily mistaken for trash and be thrown out. 

  • Use a truck

You will not regret using a moving truck. Having a large vehicle will allow you to fit more in it at once and make fewer trips. Ask Able Moving experts about how much our trucks can help you transport to your new home!

  • Use cars

Along with a truck, using regular cars is great for smaller and more fragile items. Use every inch you have to get the most out of the vehicles you have available. 

  • Do everything at once

While it may be tempting to leave some smaller items behind to grab later, avoid doing this. Push through and move everything at once if possible. It is far more efficient to get everything moved in one day so you will not have to go back to your old place. 

  • Postpone deliveries

If you are planning on ordering new furniture or appliances and having them delivered to your new home, then push the deliveries back until you are fully moved in. This will clear up space and decrease the amount of disorder on the move-in day.

The Moving Process

If you need help completing a local move, get in contact with Able to get a moving estimate over the phone or schedule an in-home estimate. The most accurate way to price your move is to have one of our team members visit your home and create a highly detailed estimate.

From there you will be assigned an in-house customer service representative. They will be responsible for scheduling your dates, answering any questions, and helping you in any way up to and including on move day.

On moving day, our team will show up in our moving van on time and ready to go. We will then proceed with the job in an orderly manner, getting everything completed in the allotted time. 

Why Choose Able Moving & Storage?

For more than 34 years, we have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan area helping people move in and out of residential and commercial properties. With a team of 200+ highly trained individuals, we know what it takes to complete a move in job the most efficient way possible 

Our goal is to provide excellent, stress-free moving and storage services at an affordable rate. From the free, no-obligation in-home estimates, to pad wrapping all of your furniture before it leaves your home, our dependable local movers are trained to treat your belongings like their very own!

Choose A Professional Moving Company in Northwest, DC 

When planning an upcoming local move, stress less with the support of our movers! We are here to do all the heavy lifting and assist you throughout the whole process. We are a trustworthy and experienced team that can help make your job significantly easier. If you need a moving company in Northwest DC then reach out by calling (703) 775-1251 or fill out the form on our contact page.

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