Proper Etiquette for Movers

Even if everything seems to be going as planned, moving can still be stressful. It does not matter whether you are moving from an apartment into a condominium or a house, there are still movers to deal with, boxes to transport, packing materials to gather, and chaos.

Relocating to a new home is a major event in your life and it requires preparation. To ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible on moving day, you need to remember is to keep your manners about you at all times when it comes to dealing with frustrated family members and the movers.

Moving etiquette is more important than you might realize. One thing that you should do to preserve the peace with your neighbors if you can (both the old ones, as well as the new ones) is to make them aware of when the movers are expected at each location. When the moving company shows up, make sure that where they park and where they are loading and unloading is not blocking anyone else's driveway. It is also essential that the moving people do not walk across anyone else's lawn or trespass on other people's property. Make sure that you emphasis this to them when they show up to start work at your place. Moving etiquette involves respecting other people's property, as well as their privacy.

If you are making a local move and have a choice as to when you can move, then choosing the 9 or 10 a.m. time slot for the movers to arrive is highly recommended. This is because a great number of people work a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or an 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. workday and will already have left for work when the moving truck arrives. This causes less disruption and inconvenience for those in the neighborhood and is something that those living nearby will appreciate.

Those who have pets need to make arrangements before moving day arrives to have the pets cared for at a different location. Find out if a family member or trusted friend can look after your pets while you are in the process of moving. Not only is moving from one home to another stressful for a cat or dog, but also with doors being opened and closed constantly and people all over the place, it can prove to be unsafe. You do not want your beloved pet to be injured or to wander off amid the confusion of the move. You also do not want to make the job of the movers even more difficult.

Provide cold drinks and snacks for the individuals who are moving your property. While it is not an absolute necessity to do this, the moving people are doing physical work and are bound to get hungry and thirsty throughout the day. During the summer have bottles of water, juice, and soda on hand. During the colder months, have coffee and hot chocolate at the ready.