Here are six interstate moving tips from 5 Star Moving and Storage to help you plan the details of your move. With our help, you will know the right questions to ask, when to expect your items to arrive and the details to help things run smoothly.
Create a Plan
It’s important to create a plan on how you will organize your move. The first item to consider is how much will your move cost. The American Moving & Storage Association estimates the average cost of an interstate move is around $5,630 based on a distance of 1,200 miles and an average weight of 7,100 pounds.
What will you pack and take with you and what will you have the movers move. You can have the moving company pack and unpack your items, or most people choose to have them move the larger items and furniture while you move the smaller items.
Pare Down and Purge
The cost of your move is primarily based upon weight. It’s important to go through your belongings and create three piles; pack, purge and donate. Furniture items along with anything you haven’t used or don’t need should be left behind.
Ask the Right Questions
Interstate movers are regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This means they must comply with rigorous regulations.
It’s important when you are moving interstate to know if the movers will subcontract your move to another company during the trip. This could mean that your belongings will arrive at different times to your new location.
Understanding Your Delivery Dates
When moving interstate, it’s important to understand how this all works. Because moving companies use one truck to ship multiple customers it is standard practice in the industry for the movers to give you a set of days spanning between 1-14 days in which your items will arrive.
Preparing Your Car
Every day and personal records and valuable possessions should travel with you. Also have the right tools you will need like box cutters, tape, and markers. It’s important to think ahead and remember your belongings will not be arriving when you do.
Packing Up Your Items
An interstate move can be a stressful time. Packing, sorting and the expense of moving can be overwhelming. Planning an interstate move isn’t easy but with some advanced research and coordination, your move can run smoothly. 5 Star Moving & Storage in Colorado Springs is here to help take the stress out of your interstate move.