Moving day can feel overwhelming, but a little preparation beforehand can make the experience much smoother. When you book your move with Compass Moving, you’ll have a dedicated team managing the details from beginning to end.
Compass partners with a trusted, vetted local moving company to professionally pack your household goods, transport them safely to your new home, and unpack them upon arrival. Taking a few simple steps before the movers arrive will help everything stay on schedule and reduce stress for everyone involved.
Putting Your Focus on the Right Things
Because Compass offers full-pack services, there’s no need to spend days boxing up your belongings yourself. The professional movers will arrive with the packing supplies and expertise needed to carefully protect your furniture, dishes, electronics, artwork, and other household items. Instead, focus on gathering the things that should travel with you personally, such as medications, important documents, passports, jewelry, family heirlooms, laptops, phone chargers, and a change of clothes. Having these essentials set aside ahead of time ensures they won’t accidentally be packed onto the moving truck.
Because Compass offers full-pack services, there’s no need to spend days boxing up your belongings yourself. The professional movers will arrive with the packing supplies and expertise needed to carefully protect your furniture, dishes, electronics, artwork, and other household items.
Before the Movers Arrive
Before the movers arrive, walk through your entire home one last time. Make sure they’ve been told about everything that needs to be moved, including items stored in closets, basements, attics, garages, sheds, or outdoor living spaces. If there are belongings that will stay behind or that you’re transporting yourself, place them in a separate room or clearly label them so there’s no confusion during packing. Good communication before the crew begins working helps prevent mistakes and keeps the move moving efficiently.
Identify – and Remove – Hazardous Items
One of the most important things you can do before moving day is identify items that professional movers cannot transport. Federal safety regulations and moving company policies prohibit movers from shipping many hazardous or flammable materials, including gasoline, propane cylinders, fireworks, ammunition, paint, paint thinner, certain cleaning chemicals, and similar dangerous items. These belongings must be removed from the shipment before packing begins. Taking care of this in advance helps avoid delays, keeps everyone safe, and allows the moving crew to begin work immediately upon arrival.
Practical “Day-0f” Arrangements
You can also make moving day easier by preparing your home for the moving crew. Clear walkways, make sure there’s adequate parking for the moving truck if possible, and disconnect electronics or appliances that aren’t being handled by the movers. If you have children or pets, consider arranging for them to stay with family or friends during the busiest part of the day. A safer, less crowded work environment allows the movers to concentrate on carefully packing and loading your belongings.
If there are belongings that will stay behind or that you’re transporting yourself, place them in a separate room or clearly label them so there’s no confusion during packing.
A Good Move Starts with Good Preparation
Every successful move starts with good preparation. Your Compass Moving coordinator will oversee the entire relocation process and work closely with the local moving company handling your shipment, helping ensure everyone stays informed from packing day through delivery. By organizing your home, setting aside your personal essentials, and communicating any special instructions before moving day, you’ll help create a smoother, more organized move—and you’ll be able to settle into your new home with far less stress.