When you are ready to take a move from one location to the next the process can be scary. The hardest part is that you might be moving to a whole new city that you are unfamiliar with. That is why it is important to do some research on your new location so you can find a grocery store, doctor’s office, gas station and schools. The other aspect of moving that is stressful is getting all your belonging packed and loaded on a truck so that they can be driven a long distance to your new house. Starting over in a new place is a great adjustment in your life but many times people have to start in an apartment. The apartment is a good starting place but moving from a standalone home to an apartment. There are differences in the move that you need to be aware of. Excalibur Moving & Storage outlines the main differences between moving into an apartment rather than a house.
Where Can I Park the Moving Truck?
When you are moving into a standalone house you usually have a driveway that you can pull a vehicle and even a moving truck into so that you can unpack your items. You can also use the curb outside the house to pull along if the truck is too long for the driveway. Either way the space that is available is usually doable when you move into a house. When you are ready to unpack into an apartment one of the problems happens to be the parking. The parking is usually a large parking structure that has spots that are side by side. The other problem is that there is not a lot of space to leave a large truck while it is being unloaded. You will need to be prepared to move the truck for people that need to pass by and work fast to unload.
How Do I Move into an Upstairs Apartment?
Trying to make a decision about what floor you want to live on when moving into an apartment is also a major choice. Do you want to hike upstairs with your groceries or do you want to have rowdy neighbors above you. If you choose to live on an upper level you need to be aware that unloading the truck will take longer if you are stuck loading an elevator with all your belongings. You also may be stuck taking some items up the stairs as well. Be ready to know what you will need to get your things up to a higher level and inside an apartment.
Are there Apartment Moving Restrictions?
When you move into your own home you are able to pull in any time of the day or night to start unloading. The problem that you have when you are moving into an apartment is that there could be restrictions on when you are allowed to have a large truck parked in the area. You may be stuck waiting to unload until their normal hours.
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Excalibur Moving & Storage is able to come and load, pack and move your home whether you are moving to a house or an apartment. Call us today to schedule your next move.