What to Do Before Moving Help® Arrives
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Hiring Moving Help® Service Providers to load and unload your U-Haul truck rental, U-Box®container, or U-Haul storage unit is one of the fastest and easiest ways to complete a DIY move.
You can make it even easier, however, by finishing a few tasks before moving day. That way, your chosen providers can work faster, you can book fewer hours, and save money.
Follow our pre-moving day checklist to have your smoothest move yet. As a bonus, we’ve provided some tips for moving day and beyond to ensure a seamless Moving Help experience from start to finish.
Pre-Moving Day Checklist
- Download the U-Haul® App if you haven’t already. On the app, you can update your order on the go, access your Payment Code, and more.
- Verify your address and start time with your Service Provider 24 hours before moving day, especially if you haven’t heard from your Service Provider.
- Tell your Service Provider about any specialty items, like a gun safe or piano, or if disassembly is needed, so they can prepare accordingly.
- Reserve your moving truck rental as soon as you know your moving date, to guarantee availability.
- Pick up your moving truck before your provider arrives and park it in an optimal location. The closer your moving truck is to your home, the faster your move can go.
- Purchase or rent any moving equipment and supplies. Dollys, furniture pads, tie down ropes or straps, and any other moving materials are recommended.
- Empty out and unplug any large appliances.
Moving Day Checklist
- Have your Service Providers contact information ready in the event you need to contact them at any point during moving day.
- Pack all your boxes before your Service Providers arrive. You can also consider adding packing or unpacking services to your Moving Help order.
- Clear a path through your home and to your rental truck. This gives your Service Providers a safe and efficient path to carry your items.
- While not necessary, it’s helpful to set your packed boxes near the front door or in the garage to save time.
- Periodically check the progress of the loading process and give direction when needed.
- Have your Payment Code ready to share with your providers ONLY AFTER they’ve completed your move to your satisfaction.
Post-Moving Day Checklist
- Rate and review your Service Providers using the link sent to your inbox, or by going to your Moving Help Customer Account and viewing your past jobs (after the Payment Code has been submitted).
Let the Professionals Take Over
By prepping your home for moving day, you will help your Service Providers do their job as efficiently as possible. If you complete the above steps, you’ll be able to sit back and relax on moving day, allowing your Moving Helpers to do what they do best!
Want even more tips and tricks? Check out these 7 Moving Hacks by Moving Help!