Long Distance Moving; How Do You Move Cross Country for the First Time from Downey, CA?

So, you’ve moved across the country. Whether it was for work reasons or family reasons, you’re at your new home surrounded by boxes. If you take the right steps during the move in process, it will be less stressful. Knowing what to take care of first and what order to proceed in will make the process much easier. Excalibur Moving & Storage offers helpful tips below.

How Do You Manage a Long-Distance Move?

1. Make sure you take account for all your belongings. Long-distance moves require a transition of all your belongings from your old home to your new home. You want to make sure they all arrived. You can make sure this happens by numbering your boxes before you move so you can organize your new home more quickly and efficiently. Make sure all your boxes have arrived as soon as the movers have unloaded them. Speak to the movers right away if anything is missing.
2. Unpack the kitchen first. You can’t unpack everything at once but starting in the kitchen will make the first few days easier, even if you are ordering takeout. If you packed a bag of essentials you won’t have to worry about the bedrooms right away. Strategic packing reduces stress for everyone.
3. Inspect each room. The boxes are in the right rooms. Now you need to make sure the light switches work and look for any other problems such as pest infestations. Unpacking before you do so may hide issues that need to be addressed. Make the room is structurally sound before setting up the beds and furniture too.
4. Take care of paperwork. You will need to change your address at the post office to make sure you get all your mail. Then you can take care of your vehicle registration, phone internet, etc. Doing so will ensure that your new home can operate normally quickly after a long-distance move. Most new homes will already have the gas and electricity in operation.
5. Take time to introduce your pets to their new home. Pets can become stressed during a move. Introduce them to your new home slowly. Introduce them to the yard and the new neighborhood so it will be easier for them to find their way back if they accidentally leave or get out.
6. Explore the neighborhood. Take a break from unpacking and discover your new neighborhood. Attend a neighborhood gathering, visit the local library, and check out local businesses. Taking breaks from unpacking will keep you sane! Introduce yourself to the neighbors if they haven’t beat you to it. Enjoy your new environment, and you’ll feel comfortable in no time.
7. Set up the essentials. All your focus will be on the new home, but make sure you sign your children up for school, find a new doctor and be aware of emergency services in your area if an issue should arise. Doing so will make you feel more settled in your new city.

Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond

Long-distance moves can be chaotic. Just remember, everything will get back to normal eventually. Excalibur Moving & Storage has professionals that can make your local or long-distance move a success. Give us a call today!

Our Headquarters & Storage Facility is in Chatsworth, CA. We have Locations in Santa Monica & Los Angeles, California

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