Planning a residential relocation can be stressful. As a leading provider of household moving services to clients in Milwaukee, Behrens Moving Company understands how to successfully plan and execute a seamless residential move and we are all too happy to share our expertise with you. Below are some of the most common household moving mistakes and expert advice on how to avoid them.

Lack of Planning

Poor planning is one of the most common household moving mistakes that people tend to make. With all the coordination involved in a relocation, there are many ways that people may misstep when it comes to planning, including:

  • Hiring Movers Late: Many people put off hiring professional movers until very close to moving day, which can leave you without professional assistance or with a subpar moving team. We recommend booking your movers about 6-8 weeks in advance, and even earlier if you are planning to move during peak season.
  • Choosing the Wrong Moving Company: Hiring the wrong moving company is another example of poor planning. Be sure to do your research early so that you end up with a moving company that is experienced, reputable, and offers all the moving services you require.
  • Neglecting to Make a Moving Checklist: Many people forget to make a moving checklist, but this is an essential step when it comes to planning a successful move. Between packing, making travel arrangements, transferring utilities, completing paperwork, and making moving day child and pet care arrangements, making a moving checklist will help you stay organized and get everything done on schedule.

Packing Improperly

Packing improperly is another common moving blunder. From forgetting to declutter and neglecting to properly label boxes to poorly wrapping fragile items and buying too few packing materials, packing poorly can lead to lost and damaged items and stress. We recommend giving yourself plenty of time to pack and beginning with rarely used items. And if you want to skip the tedious packing process altogether, you can enlist the skilled assistance of our residential moving specialists to handle it for you!

Poor Budgeting

Moving can be hard on your wallet, and many people budget poorly for the process. We recommend creating a moving budget early on in the moving process, gathering multiple moving quotes, and remembering to account for all expenses including things like hotels, gas, and packing materials.

Learn More About Behrens Moving Company

We hope this information will help you enjoy a smooth, seamless move. Over the past 100 years, our team has proudly executed thousands of successful relocations for our many valued clients, and we understand how helpful it can be to have a skilled and reliable team of residential movers by your side during your relocation.

Our long-distance and local moving company understands that no two household moves are exactly the same, which is why we prioritize delivering personalized service and custom solutions to every client. Whether you are moving down the block or planning an intrastate move or an interstate move, our experts will make sure that you receive the precise assistance you need. From full-service amenities like packing, crating, and storage, to highly trained and experienced ProMover-certified specialists, we guarantee that you will receive everything you need from our team. Contact us today to learn more about our services and to get started with a free quote.