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Before moving day arrives, take a moment to make sure everything is lined up for a smooth start. After completing hundreds of moves across central Kentucky, we've learned a little preparation goes a long way toward reducing delays, protecting your belongings, and helping our movers work as quickly as possible.
Review the tips below to help streamline your move and save time on moving day.
Moving Tips
Before Moving Day
Finish Packing
Label Boxes
Disassembly
Reserve Parking
Clear Walkways
Empty Drawers
Stage Items
Moving Day
Be Available for Decisions
Pets
Essentials Area
Have a Plan for the New House
Moving Tips
Moving Tips
Before Moving Day
Finish All Packing Before Our Arrival
Our movers operate most efficiently when they are focused solely on moving, not packing.
You can ensure a faster move by having everything boxed, sealed, and ready to go before we arrive.
Label your boxes clearly and avoid leaving loose items around the house. This includes clothing not in bags, kitchenware, toys, or miscellaneous items. If something isn’t boxed, movers may need to stop and pack or organize it unless directed otherwise, which can slow the process down.
Label Boxes by Room
Place a large label on the top and side of every box indicating its destination room. Examples include Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Garage, or Basement. Abbreviations work just fine as well.
Clear labeling allows our movers to carry boxes directly to the correct room instead of stopping to ask where each item belongs. This keeps the move organized and prevents you from having to relocate items later.
Pre-Move
Disassembly
Disassembling certain items ahead of time can significantly speed up your move. This may include bed frames, shelving units, table legs, sectional sofas, glass cabinet inserts, or furniture with removable components.
You may also want to disconnect items such as televisions, computers, washers and dryers, or water lines. Please note that movers cannot legally disconnect gas lines.
Remove wall décor in advance and place all hardware or small parts in labeled bags so everything stays together for reassembly.
Reserve Parking for the Moving Truck
If possible, clear space in the driveway before our arrival so the moving truck can park close to the home. The shorter the distance between the truck and the house, the faster the loading process will be.
For downtown or apartment moves, reserving a parking space ahead of time can prevent delays. Communicating with neighbors or property management may also help. Trimming low tree branches that could block truck access is another small step that can make a big difference.
Clear Walkways and Paths
Clear pathways help movers work both quickly and safely. Before moving day, remove rugs, small furniture, and any obstacles near hallways, doors, or staircases.
If certain items may need to exit through an alternate route—such as a basement refrigerator or large sectional—planning and clearing that path ahead of time can save valuable time during the move.
Empty
All Drawers
While movers can handle heavy furniture such as dressers, removing clothing or other items from drawers will make pieces lighter and easier to maneuver.
Empty furniture allows movers to move more quickly, maintain better control on staircases, and safely navigate tight hallways or doorways.
Stage Your Items
If possible, move boxes or smaller furniture closer to the main exit of the home before moving day. For example, staging items in the garage, entryway, or near the front door.
Reducing the distance movers need to carry items helps speed up the loading process.
Moving Tips
Moving Day
Be Available for Quick Decisions
During the move, movers may occasionally ask questions such as:
“Where would you like this placed?”
“Is this item staying or going?”
“Would you like this wrapped?”
Being available for quick answers helps keep everything moving efficiently.
Plan Ahead for Pets
We love meeting your pets—they’re always a morale booster. However, animals roaming freely during a move can slow things down and create safety concerns.
Since doors will be opening frequently, it’s best to place pets in a designated room, crate, or secure area during the move.
Moving Tips
Moving Day
Be Available for Quick Decisions
During the move, movers may occasionally ask questions such as:
“Where would you like this placed?”
“Is this item staying or going?”
“Would you like this wrapped?”
Being available for quick answers helps keep everything moving efficiently.
Plan Ahead for Pets
We love meeting your pets—they’re always a morale booster. However, animals roaming freely during a move can slow things down and create safety concerns.
Since doors will be opening frequently, it’s best to place pets in a designated room, crate, or secure area during the move.
Moving Tips
Moving Day
Be Available for Quick Decisions
During the move, movers may occasionally ask questions such as:
“Where would you like this placed?”
“Is this item staying or going?”
“Would you like this wrapped?”
Being available for quick answers helps keep everything moving efficiently.
Plan Ahead for Pets
We love meeting your pets—they’re always a morale booster. However, animals roaming freely during a move can slow things down and create safety concerns.
Since doors will be opening frequently, it’s best to place pets in a designated room, crate, or secure area during the move.
Moving Tips
Moving Day
Be Available for Quick Decisions
During the move, movers may occasionally ask questions such as:
“Where would you like this placed?”
“Is this item staying or going?”
“Would you like this wrapped?”
Being available for quick answers helps keep everything moving efficiently.
Plan Ahead for Pets
We love meeting your pets—they’re always a morale booster. However, animals roaming freely during a move can slow things down and create safety concerns.
Since doors will be opening frequently, it’s best to place pets in a designated room, crate, or secure area during the move.
Moving Tips
Moving Day
Be Available for Quick Decisions
During the move, movers may occasionally ask questions such as:
“Where would you like this placed?”
“Is this item staying or going?”
“Would you like this wrapped?”
Being available for quick answers helps keep everything moving efficiently.
Plan Ahead for Pets
We love meeting your pets—they’re always a morale booster. However, animals roaming freely during a move can slow things down and create safety concerns.
Since doors will be opening frequently, it’s best to place pets in a designated room, crate, or secure area during the move.
Create an
Essentials Area
Designate a small area for items that should not go on the truck, such as personal bags, important documents, medications, chargers, or items you will need right away.
Be sure to point this area out to your movers so these items are not accidentally packed or loaded.
Have a Plan for the New Home
Knowing where you want furniture and boxes placed in your new home will keep the unloading process smooth and efficient.
If possible, decide ahead of time which room each item belongs in so movers can place everything correctly the first time.
Create an
Essentials Area
Designate a small area for items that should not go on the truck, such as personal bags, important documents, medications, chargers, or items you will need right away.
Be sure to point this area out to your movers so these items are not accidentally packed or loaded.
Have a Plan for the New Home
Knowing where you want furniture and boxes placed in your new home will keep the unloading process smooth and efficient.
If possible, decide ahead of time which room each item belongs in so movers can place everything correctly the first time.
Planning a Move in Central Kentucky?
Thoroughbred Moving is here to make the moving process simple for you! Whether you're moving across town or to a nearby city, our team is ready to show up and give you the experience you deserve. Request a free estimate today and see the difference a passionate moving team can make.
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