{"id":27492,"date":"2023-12-06T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=27492"},"modified":"2023-12-06T10:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T14:58:44","slug":"what-to-do-while-movers-are-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/what-to-do-while-movers-are-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do While Your Movers Are Packing and Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/movers.jpg\" alt=\"What to do while movers are packing and moving\" class=\"wp-image-41521 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/movers.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/movers-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hiring full-service movers is a great choice when you want a smooth house move from start to finish.<\/li><li>What should you do while the movers are packing and moving your stuff?<\/li><li>Should you try to help out the pros in any way? Or should you just leave them to do their job?<\/li><li>Find the correct answers below so that you can avoid awkward situations and serious misunderstandings when professional movers are packing and moving your household items.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-b4a0ea\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Be_ready_for_your_movers\u2019_arrival\">1. Be ready for your movers\u2019 arrival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Make_a_couple_of_important_reservations\">2. Make a couple of important reservations<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Parking_space\">Parking space<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Building_elevator\">Building elevator<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Welcome_the_movers_into_your_home\">3. Welcome the movers into your home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Be_a_considerate_host\">4. Be a considerate host<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ensure_Moving_day_safety_for_everyone\">5. Ensure Moving day safety for everyone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Be_there_to_offer_assistance,_whenever_needed\">6. Be there to offer assistance, whenever needed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Prepare_some_tipping_money,_just_in_case\">7. Prepare some tipping money, just in case<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use_the_extra_time_to_run_some_errands\">8. Use the extra time to run some errands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The mere fact that you\u2019ve decided to hire <a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">the best full-service movers<\/a> in your area speaks of your serious intention to have a smooth move from start to finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your choice to use a professional moving company for your upcoming move makes all the sense in the world when you just know that you won\u2019t be able to rely on your friends to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving many miles across the country is another instance when it\u2019s best to hire professionals to pack and move your items &#8211; quickly, safely, and hassle-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you just may not have enough time to tackle all the tasks that come with a house move, or you may not be mentally or physically ready to go through the ordeal of organizing a self-move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the specific reason for using the services of a full-service moving company, it\u2019s a very good idea to know what you\u2019re expected to do when your movers are packing and moving your things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you expected to do anything before the movers arrive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you be actively involved in the move, or should you just leave the professionals to do their job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you be even there while the movers are working on your move?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid seriously awkward situations by knowing what to do while movers are moving your household items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Be_ready_for_your_movers\u2019_arrival\">1. Be ready for your movers\u2019 arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first thing you want to do is to be well-prepared for your packers and movers. Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By being ready for your team of professional movers, you should be able to reduce the overall move time, which automatically means that you\u2019ll pay less money in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that time is an important factor, especially during a local move when the price is calculated on an hourly basis. So, be ready for the pros to cut down on the time they work on your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inventory <\/strong>your entire home and then use the detailed inventory list to purge your home of any unwanted items. Don\u2019t move things that you don\u2019t really intend to use in the future. \/Moving Inventory\/<\/li><li><strong>Sell, gift, donate, or throw away <\/strong>all the things you\u2019ve decided not to take with you to the new home. When the pros arrive at your home, they should only find the items that they will pack and move.<\/li><li><strong>Pack <\/strong>whatever you can by yourself even when you\u2019re hiring professional packers. After all, books and clothes are relatively straightforward to pack into boxes, right? Unless you really don\u2019t have enough time for that, that is. \/<a href=\"\/move\/packing-timeline\/\">Packing Timeline<\/a>\/<\/li><li><strong>Prepare <\/strong>your essentials boxes and keep a watchful eye over them so that the movers don\u2019t take them and load them into the truck by mistake. \/<a href=\"\/move\/open-first-box\/\">Essentials Boxes<\/a>\/<\/li><li><strong>Take down <\/strong>any framed photos and paintings from the walls and pack them up safely.<\/li><li><strong>Photograph <\/strong>how your electronic devices are wired up in the back so that you can reconnect them quickly and safely after the move.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/to-do-before-movers-arrive\/\">What to Do Before Your Movers Arrive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Make_a_couple_of_important_reservations\">2. Make a couple of important reservations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, there are a couple of important things to do before movers come to your home: 1) to reserve a parking spot for their moving truck, and 2) to reserve the building elevator for the pros if you live in an apartment building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Parking_space\">Parking space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a big city, you may need to obtain a parking permit for the moving vehicle so that your movers can park as close to the front entrance of your home as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, parking can be a big problem in bigger cities, so you want to be prepared for the arrival of your moving team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that if your movers\u2019 truck cannot park close enough to your home, you may be charged an extra fee known as a long carry fee. That standard charge goes for about $100 for a distance of 75 feet from the truck to the home entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure how to obtain a parking permit, speak with your movers &#8211; they should know how it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Building_elevator\">Building elevator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27502\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"304\/400\" width=\"304\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/moving-elevator.jpg\" alt=\"Reserve the elevator for your movers\" class=\"wp-image-27502 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/moving-elevator.jpg 304w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/moving-elevator-228x300.jpg 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><figcaption>Remember to reserve the building elevator for your movers.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to live on the upper floor of an apartment building, then don\u2019t forget to speak with the building manager to reserve the elevator for the day and time when your movers are scheduled to arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will not only speed up the move but it will also save you money. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your movers cannot use the elevator to move your things up and down, then they will have to carry your heavy items down or up the stairs &#8211; meaning extra time and effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the moving company is likely to charge you extra for the inconvenience in the form of an elevator charge. The extra fee is around $80 but it can vary from mover to mover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/hidden-moving-costs\/\">14 Hidden Costs, Expenses, and Fees When Hiring Movers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Welcome_the_movers_into_your_home\">3. Welcome the movers into your home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really important that you should be there at the right time and place to welcome your hired workers into your home. You wouldn\u2019t want your movers to be late, would you? The same goes for you too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your movers come and there\u2019s nobody home, they will charge you extra for the idle time until somebody does show up. And if nobody does within a certain period of time, they will most likely go back to their office or head to another address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, that won\u2019t be the case and you\u2019ll be home when your full-service movers make an appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire MOVERS?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you can\u2019t be home at the pre-arranged time for some reason, then you should ask somebody else to represent you in your absence &#8211; somebody you can trust, like a family member or a good friend. Keep in touch with that person at all times should there be any issues on the day of the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome your movers and show them around the home &#8211; they should have a pretty good idea what to do next but it\u2019s your responsibility to tell them everything they need to know <strong><em>before<\/em><\/strong> they start working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-packers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire PACKERS?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Be_a_considerate_host\">4. Be a considerate host<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27506\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/coffee-and-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"What to do with movers\" class=\"wp-image-27506 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/coffee-and-cookies.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/coffee-and-cookies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>A moving welcome.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What you can do while your movers are working is to prove that you\u2019re a good host and provide the workers with the basic essentials they will need until the work is all done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making the professional packers and movers more comfortable in their work will result in a smoother and more efficient move &#8211; something that will benefit everyone in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Prepare <\/strong>a bathroom for your movers, equip it with enough liquid soap and disposable paper towels.<\/li><li><strong>Offer <\/strong>non-alcoholic beverages to your workers. Coffee is the standard drink early in the morning while tea can be a good idea when the weather is cold outside. Sodas are rich in carbohydrates and should keep the movers\u2019 energy relatively high. Needless to say, you should always have bottled water for them or at least give them easy access to tap water.<\/li><li><strong>Provide <\/strong>some sort of snacks to your movers, especially when the move is expected to take hours and hours to complete. Professional movers are not robots, meaning that at some point they will start to tire and get hungry. You don\u2019t have to overdo it here &#8211; some sandwiches will do nicely. You can also offer to buy them pizza for lunch &#8211; a gesture that, in most cases, will be appreciated by the pros.<\/li><li><strong>Consider <\/strong>turning on the air conditioner if the outside temperatures are too high or too low.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It won\u2019t cost you much time or effort to show that you care about your movers\u2019 needs. And besides, you do want to get along with your movers, don\u2019t you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\">The Greatest MOVING CHECKLIST of All Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ensure_Moving_day_safety_for_everyone\">5. Ensure Moving day safety for everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing you should do during your full-service move is to do whatever it takes to guarantee the safety of everyone involved in the move. Now, while the professional movers you\u2019ve hired will be responsible for keeping your household items safe and avoiding any type of property damage to the home, you should also do your part when it comes to Moving day safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>CHECK<\/strong> to make sure that there are no obstacles along the paths that your movers will use to take your household items out of the home. The walkways should be clear of any debris, mud, dust, water, snow, ice, or any other dangers that may lead to accidents. Despite the fact that the hired men should be experienced enough to recognize danger when they see it, it surely won\u2019t hurt if you yourself make that safety check as well.<\/li><li><strong>DO <\/strong>your best to keep small children away from the dangers of Moving day. Ask somebody you trust to look after your children in a safe room where they will be 100% protected until your movers are done packing and moving your things. That way, you\u2019ll be able to concentrate on whatever it is that you\u2019re doing without worrying about the well-being of your little ones.<\/li><li><strong>SEE <\/strong>to it that your dog or cat won\u2019t be running around the house while the professionals are moving large and heavy furniture pieces. Keep any pets you have away from the moving epicenter, ideally leaving them with a neighbor or a nearby friend until the show is over.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/avoid-injuries-when-moving\/\">TEN Safety Tips to Avoid Accidents on Moving Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Be_there_to_offer_assistance,_whenever_needed\">6. Be there to offer assistance, whenever needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the conundrums when hiring hired full-service movers is just how involved in the move you need to be &#8211; should you offer to help your movers, or should you just stand aside, letting the pros do what they do best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27508\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/professional-movers.jpg\" alt=\"What to do when movers are here\" class=\"wp-image-27508 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/professional-movers.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/professional-movers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Just stand aside and watch the pros in action.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s tough to maintain the right balance, especially when you see complete strangers handling your prized possessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is that even if you\u2019ve hired one of the top-rated moving companies in the country, there\u2019s never a guarantee that the move will go smoothly and without any problems whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what should you do while movers are packing and moving your stuff? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, you\u2019re expected to let your movers work but be there in case they have questions for you or in case there are issues that need to be resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, letting the pros do their work doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t keep an eye on what they\u2019re doing. If you notice that something\u2019s not right, turn to their foreman and explain the problem &#8211; in most cases, that should be enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s not, then it\u2019s time to contact the moving company directly and tell them that there\u2019s an issue with the moving team that you can\u2019t seem to resolve on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a genuine effort to remain calm and level-headed throughout the move. Yes, that\u2019s easier said than done but it\u2019s been proven time and again that getting too emotional is never the best way to solve (Moving day) problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-day-essentials\/\">Essential Things to Have on Moving Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Prepare_some_tipping_money,_just_in_case\">7. Prepare some tipping money, just in case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do while movers are moving your belongings out of your home and loading them into their moving truck? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to prepare some money in case you\u2019re really satisfied with how they\u2019ve handled the move from start to finish and you wish to reward their efforts by offering them money in the form of tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tipping movers can often lead to somewhat awkward situations, especially when you\u2019re not entirely sure whether you should do it or not. And if you are, then how much should you tip your movers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important thing to remember here is that in no way are you obligated to tip movers. Instead, think about whether you\u2019re happy with their services or not &#8211; yes, it\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>No tips<\/strong>. If your movers did a poor job, then don\u2019t tip them. Maybe they handled your things with disrespect, maybe they damaged some of the items in your home, or maybe they were simply rude and non-professional.<\/li><li><strong>Standard tips<\/strong>. If your movers did a good job, then you should consider tipping them to show your appreciation. How much to tip movers? Offer standard tips to each worker individually, about $5 an hour per mover, or roughly $40 a day per mover.<\/li><li><strong>Generous tips<\/strong>. If your movers did an outstanding job, did more than they were supposed to, or worked under tougher-than-usual conditions, then you should consider rewarding their efforts more generously. $8 an hour per mover is considered a generous tip.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-to-tip-movers\/\">How Much to Tip Movers: Be Smart When Tipping Movers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Use_the_extra_time_to_run_some_errands\">8. Use the extra time to run some errands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27511\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goodbye-to-friends.jpg\" alt=\"What to do when movers come\" class=\"wp-image-27511 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goodbye-to-friends.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goodbye-to-friends-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Bye! Don&#8217;t forget to take care of Goldie for me.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about hiring a reputable moving company is that you won\u2019t have to do much while they are packing and moving your belongings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided that you\u2019ve done your homework right by 1) contracting one of the best movers in your town or city, and 2) finishing the preparation stage prior to your movers\u2019 appearance, then you can simply take some time off while they\u2019re working and use that time to take care of some last-minute things before moving away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the move is scheduled to last for hours, then you can use that time to run some errands as long as there\u2019s someone trustworthy in your home to contact you in case of any problems. Given enough time, you can even meet up with some of your friends for a <a href=\"\/move\/say-goodbye-to-friends-when-moving\/\">final goodbye<\/a> before you move away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you are home when your movers are about to finish their job as you\u2019ll have your hands full during those closing stages of the house move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/using-movers-for-the-first-time\/\">Using a Moving Company for the First Time: Success Guaranteed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Hiring full-service movers is a great choice when you want a smooth house move from start to finish. What should you do while the movers are packing and moving your stuff? Should you try to help out the pros in any way? Or should you just leave them to do their job? 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