Although it is recommended to start planning and arranging your move at least four to six weeks in advance, there are situations which may lead you to a last minute, unexpected move.

An unexpected job offer or a family emergency may force you to pack up and move in just a few days and this means that you will need to contact movers, schedule your move and pack in a very short period of time.

Here is some advice for arranging a last minute move.

Consider Full Packing

If you only have a few days before your moving date, it may be better for you to arrange for the movers to pack your goods for you.

Rushed packing may lead to damages and unnecessary heartaches when the time comes to open your boxes.

Most movers will charge you extra for packing boxes for you, but they will be able to save you some valuable time and help you to avoid damages

Don’t Lower your Standards

A lot of people are tempted to hire disreputable companies simply because they are available to perform a last minute move. This may prove to be a big mistake, as you may end up paying much more than what you were estimated.

Even though it is a last minute move, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t insist on finding a reputable company that provides you with all the terms and conditions in writing.

Make sure that you receive an understandable, solid estimate that details all the terms and conditions of the move.

It’s better to postpone the moving date in a day or two and go with a reputable mover than to rush things at any cost and end up with a nightmarish experience.

 

 

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    Bird, Sarge, Nemo did a great job moving us into our new place! Amazing attitudes from beginning to end. Very efficient and careful while moving all our … More things especially careful with our fragile items! Definitely would recommend them for future work. They’re the BEST!!!
  • Avatar Paula Fisher ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    We had an exceptional moving experience with Alpha Moving when they handled the relocation of our 5 bedroom house to another state. From start to finish … More the service was outstanding. The team was punctual, professional, and incredibly efficient. They took great care in transporting our belongings, ensuring everything arrived intact.
  • Avatar Dana Schulz ★★★★★ a month ago
    My husband and I have used Alpha for two moves—once from Manhattan to Jersey City and more recently from Jersey City to the Jersey Shore.
    The first move
    … More was during Covid, but Alpha was super diligent and professional. The second move was on an incredibly hot and humid day, and our movers still worked so hard and fast.
    For our second move, we also had to put our items in storage for a few weeks. Alpha made this super easy and had a thorough system for taking inventory of all our furniture and boxes.
    I can't say enough about how great Alpha is. We would use them again and recommend them to anyone. Their office employees are very responsive and helpful, and the movers are extremely skilled and professional.
    I've also found their prices to be much more reasonable than other companies in the area.

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