How to Prepare for a Move

You're about to make the move to Greenville and it's time to get prepped for the big day. It takes a little more than sheer determination to get you properly prepared. If you are determined, then you are pretty much mentally ready, but that's only half the battle. Being your premier Greenville relocation services—the BEST South Carolina movers—we at All My Sons have put together a list for you to properly prepare for the move!

Should You Hire Movers?

This is one of the first things you may want to figure out. Ask yourself how much stuff you're moving, how many big and heavy objects you're taking, whether or not you've got the tools and transportation you need, and plenty of other questions, like, who would bring the most value and quality to your move to Greenville? If you're moving a one-bedroom place or a studio with maybe a dresser, couch, and bed as your only big and heavy items and you've got the proper transportation and maybe a hand from some friends, you might not need a mover. But a few bedrooms, dressers, entertainment center, a nice living room, a few large appliances, and much more on top of that, you might want to hire a mover.

Organize and De-Clutter.

Get your belongings together and determine what you need, love, must have, and what you might not need, feel indifferent about, and what's just utterly garbage. You can donate clothes, toys, furniture, or really anything to the Salvation Army or Goodwill, you can sell whatever you're ready to get rid of and toss away all the garbage. But this is a crucial step in preparing for the move.

Get Your Moving Supplies and Tools.

If you don't already have all your moving supplies in Greenville—it's time to get them! From tape, packing paper, and bubble wrap, to boxes, partitions, and tote bins, among a couple other things, you're gonna need a few things to move! Be sure you've got the proper tools as well. If you've got a full toolkit, great, but if not, now may be a good time to get your hands on a toolkit. Along with the toolkit, if you are moving yourself, you may want to consider also getting a dolly or hand-truck for heavier items or multiple box transport.

Don't Forget the Utilities.

Seriously, do not forget to have your utilities scheduled for the day after moving day, and also, don't forget to have them turned on for the new place by moving day.

Pack Up!

Pack your belongings room-by-room and category-by-category within those rooms, if possible. For example: “Master Bedroom Closet,” “Master Bedroom Bedding,” “Living Room Electronics,” and so on. Proper packing is essential to a high-efficiency, good-quality move. If you don't like packing, consider hiring full-service movers and packers in Greenville to take care of it for you.

Set a Budget for Your Move.

This is one thing many people forget to do. You are going to want to be sure that your move to Greenville doesn't cost more than you can afford. Greenville relocation services could cost a pretty penny if you're not careful and go off without a budget. With your budget, you'll want to keep extra money aside just in case you really need it.

CALL ALL MY SONS TODAY!

Chances are, you're going to need a hand or two, so why not get the best in South Carolina movers for your move to Greenville? That's who we are and what we offer: the best. All My Sons Moving & Storage of Greenville will get your move done with efficiency, care, and speed. Whether you need a few supplies, a little help packing, partial-service or full-service moving, we've got you covered. We'll even move your car if you need! So, when you need the best hands in town to help you with your move to Greenville, give All My Sons a call at (864) 293-7049 and get a free, no-obligation quote.