How to move during the corona pandemic?

Moving is already one of the top three stressful life events, followed closely by death and divorce. Moving during the COVID pandemic is even harder, with the restrictions imposed on movement making the process feel overwhelming.

With many years of experience, Moving company Directly there to guide you through the entire process. From choosing a reputable company to preparing for moving day.

Moving during corona: Choose a good moving company

For moving during the Corona pandemic the same recommendations apply now when researching a reputable moving company. Do your research, ask friends, family or your realtor for trusted referrals and check the company online.

In addition to the usual advice, here are a few more things to consider during this time:

Phone or Virtual Estimate. In most cases, your moving company should be able to provide you with a free phone or virtual estimate, so that there is no need to send someone to your home to provide a moving quote. In the cases where an on-site estimate is needed, it should be prepared with a mask or face covering, and you should wear one as well.
Operational changes. Your moving company should be able to list specific operational changes they have implemented since the outbreak of the Coronavirus. These should include precautions such as daily health checks for all employees, increased cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment, social distancing on moving day, and contactless interactions with your moving staff. Including finalizing payment and paperwork at the end of the move.
Penalty-Free Rescheduling. Ask your moving company about penalty-free rescheduling in the event that you or someone in your household is asked to quarantine before moving day. Reputable companies will not only offer this, but they will insist on it to ensure the safety of their staff.

Preparing for your move

Our blog is full of information on how to prepare for a traditional move, but in this post we want to focus specifically on preparing for your move during the Corona pandemic. In addition to organizing, packing, and preparing children or pets for moving day. There are several other things to consider at this time.

Boxes and supplies. Try not to buy packing supplies, but have your movers deliver them to your home. If available. This is a good option to help you limit unnecessary time in public spaces. And usually the boxes available are sturdier than what you’ll find at a big box store. Packing some (or all) of your loose household items yourself will also make it easier when the movers arrive.
Safety Supplies. Make sure you and everyone in your family has access to clean masks or face coverings for moving day (movers should come prepared with their own masks or face coverings). Use a box or small container to create a “Covid Kit” that you can easily find and take with you to your new home. In addition to the masks, this should also include soap, paper towels, and/or hand sanitizer. This will allow you and your family to clean your hands throughout the day.

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Health Check. It is important to do a health check of yourself and everyone in your home 24 hours before moving day. If anyone is sick, has a fever, or has been around someone who is/was sick, you will need to reschedule your move to ensure the safety of the movers. Your moving company should do the same daily health check on their employees.
Moving day plan. You will be asked to leave your home after the movers have completed their initial steps and instead communicate with them by phone or video. If this is not possible, you will be asked to isolate to a location in your home, such as a bedroom or office. Pre-packing an essential bag will make this easier. As well as the essentials you will want to have to hand. Such as your wallet, keys, phone and medications. You will also want to pack something to keep you occupied. Such as a book or a fully charged laptop or tablet.

Tips for a stress-free move during the Corona Pandemic

Make sure you’re ready for the morning walk-through with your movers. They’ll ask questions about what’s being moved and what needs special attention. You’ll also let them know your plan for social distancing and the best way to communicate with you throughout the move.

Here are some suggestions to make moving day easier:

Handwashing Station. At both moving locations, plan to have a sink designated for movers to use to wash their hands throughout the move. Make sure this area is stocked with hand soap and paper towels. Designate the handwashing station to movers on move day.
Social Distancing. You and your movers will be safer if you are willing to leave your home for the duration of your move. Once the initial walk-through with your movers is complete. Moving Company Direct is prepared to communicate with customers via phone, text, or video calls for the entire duration of the move. Let the movers know what type of communication works best for you. As mentioned above, if you are unable to leave, you should isolate yourself to one location in your home. Such as a bedroom or office.
Stress-free time. While your movers are at work, you will likely have some free time. To help reduce the stress of moving day, try to spend at least some of this time doing something relaxing. This could mean taking a walk. Reading a book, or spending some time cleaning and preparing your new home, if it is nearby. This is where your essentials bag will come in handy. You should have a few items on hand to help you occupy your time.

Moving by Moving Company Direct during the corona pandemic

Hopefully, these tips will help you make a good choice and experience a stress-free move. Do you want your move to be carried out by a professional moving company? Please contact us.