How to Avoid Common Moving Truck Problems
On moving day, one of the most important elements you need to have complete confidence in is your moving truck.
The moving truck is responsible for safely, efficiently and cost-effectively transporting all your household items to your new home. Without proper research, hiring a moving truck can easily become a headache.
We’ve curated a list of easy ‘How to Avoid Common Moving Truck Problems’, in hopes your moving experience can be a stress-free one.
Choosing your Truck
One of the first things you’ll need to decide when moving is the size of the truck you’ll need. When looking at removalist companies, it is important to understand the different truck sizes they offer.
You’ll need to take careful account for the size of your home, the number of bedrooms and the amount of furniture you plan to transport. Never underestimate how much stuff you have. When choosing a truck, we recommend selecting one with 10% more room than you think you’ll need. This way you will avoid extra fees and added stress if your items don’t fit.
Secure your Booking as Early as Possible
There’s nothing worse than having everything packed and ready to go, with no trucks available for use. It’s always a good idea to organise your moving truck as soon as possible, this allows plenty of time for your removalist company to help you select a truck best suited to your needs.
Hidden Extra Costs
Sometimes when you see something that is too good to be true, it really is. Some removalist companies will make their prices look smaller through concealing additional fees. It’s always important to do thorough research and ensure absolutely everything is up-front with your quote. At Alongshore Removals, we believe in honest service and include all costs up-front within our quotes.
Not Packing Properly
The way you pack your items will impact your items will impact the weight distribution and space availability of your moving truck. If you’re over-packing or under-packing boxes, it can cause a long list of issues for the moving truck. At Alongshore Removals, we recommend hiring our team to pack your household items. This guarantees everything will fit into the truck and ensure all your property will be safely secured.
In most cases, using a moving truck is an efficient and stress-free experience. We hope that these tips and tricks allow your moving day to be as smooth as possible.
Don’t forget, the team at Alongshore Removals has thirty years combined experience in moving. This means your treasured items are always guaranteed to safely reach their new destination.
Contact Alongshore Removals to receive your moving truck quote today on 0416 236 209.