There is no getting around the nerves of “moving day.”  Sure, you can be excited about the move, but there will likely be a bit of anxiousness as everything needs to fall into place just right to get the job done. Along the way, you’ll want to keep some key etiquette points in mind so you can avoid having your move interfere with the daily lives of others. This post will help you do just that.

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Respect the Neighbors

This is perhaps the most important piece of moving day etiquette – remember that there are people around you on all sides, and you don’t want to get in their way while moving your things. This applies both at the location where you are moving out and the location where you are moving in. So, don’t block their driveways with your vehicle, don’t leave large things on the sideway that would be in their way, and more. In a particularly cramped area where getting in the way is pretty much inevitable, it’s nice to provide neighbors with a heads-up regarding when you’ll be moving so they can plan accordingly.

Give Your Movers the Info They Need

When you use a moving team like Steele & Vaughn to relocate from one place to another, help that team out by giving them everything that they’ll need to get the job done when moving day arrives. This is good etiquette because you’ll be making their lives as easy as possible and helping to achieve a great outcome for the move. Important information includes where things should be placed in the new home, any access codes needed to get into properties and parking lots, and what time restrictions might be placed on the move.

Keep Noise Levels Down

To be sure, making some noise during the moving process is inevitable. With that said, you don’t want to make any more noise than is necessary, especially early in the day or later in the evening. Everyone else around you is just trying to go about their day, so don’t make a racket along the way.

Handle Deliveries and Services

Arrange for any ongoing services like mail delivery or newspaper subscriptions to be redirected or paused accordingly to avoid cluttering your old or new address.

Clean Up After Moving

This last point might go without saying, but it’s a good idea to highlight it here anyway – don’t leave anything behind when you are moving. Even if you realize you didn’t mean to bring something with you, or you don’t want something anymore, you can’t just leave it out as trash and expect someone else to clean up after you. Be respectful and responsible so you’ll make more friends than enemies as you move.

Manage Pets

Keep pets secured either in the house or in a designated area to prevent them from escaping due to open doors or from bothering neighbors or movers.

Respect Others’ Property

Ensure that your movers are aware to respect neighboring properties, not blocking driveways or damaging plants or fences.

Leave a Note

If you can’t coordinate directly with all neighbors, leave a thank-you note or a small token of appreciation post-move, acknowledging any inconvenience and expressing gratitude for their patience.

In the end, there are only a few key pieces of etiquette you need to remember about moving, and if you have those straight, you’ll be good to go. As local movers who also offer long distance moving, Steele & Vaughn is ready to take on any kind of challenge you might have in store. Get in touch today to learn more.