The spread of novel corona virus has put a stop to so many activities of everyday life not just in the U.S. but across the globe. Even though social distancing is the course of action to take until told otherwise, it is important to understand that moves aren’t always something that can wait. In this blog, we have addressed most of the queries pertaining to planning and executing a move during the pandemic.
Beacon Moving & Storage is one of the very few moving companies that are still operating while keeping all the precautions in mind. We completely understand the seriousness of the situation and that is exactly why we have put into place special protocols designed to protect our employees as well as our customers as a responsible moving company. Some practices we have been following for the last few months include:
- Following federal and local guidelines around social distancing and sanitization
- Conducting virtual surveys instead of in-home surveys to provide estimates
- Frequently sanitizing trucks and equipment
- Practicing social distancing with customers and, as much as possible, among moving teams
- Wearing masks and gloves
- Keeping trucks stocked with hand sanitizer
All of these practices have been extremely helpful in ensuring that our moving services in NYC can remain available in a safe way. We have started offering virtual move estimate to provide our clients and customers with the same quote they’d expect any time you hire us without the need to have someone enter your home and stick to offering in-home estimates only where absolutely necessary.
Planning for your move is no wonder one of the most important steps of moving, and that goes double for a move during the coronavirus. You have to remain one step ahead to ensure that you have the right supplies as you can’t be running back and forth to get those, and to ensure that you leave yourself enough time to pack and get ready for your movers.
Here is a list of things you should do to prepare for your move:
- Talk to Your Movers
It is extremely important to confirm your reservation and discuss best practices for the moving day. We are putting in lots of safeguards to help protect our clients, and this helps to be on the same page as us in terms of what is expected.
- Buy all of your supplies in one go
You’re going to want to get it right with just one trip to the store, so make sure you know exactly what you’re going to need for your move. Use our packing calculator to get an estimate of what you’ll need based on the number of rooms and people in your house. And when in doubt, buy extra.
- Clean as you pack
Use this opportunity to sanitize your belongings, wiping items down with disinfectant. If you don’t have any, you can make one with a solution of one tablespoon bleach to one gallon water.
- Finish packing at least 24 hours before the movers arrive
Corona virus can last a long time on surfaces, including up to 24 hours on cardboard boxes. Your movers will be wearing gloves, but for everyone’s safety you should still have your boxes packed and sitting untouched at least a day before your movers arrive.
Some helpful tips for moving during COVID-19
If you’re not sure about protocols for moving during the corona virus lockdown, you are certainly not alone. The AMSA has also provided some helpful tips for making your move go as smoothly as it can during the pandemic. Here is a list of some of the most important takeaways.
- Let your mover know right away if you or anyone in your family is experiencing corona virus symptoms.
Transparency is very important for keeping everybody safe. And in many cases, we will still work with you, but we will put additional protocols into place to protect our workers. In addition to letting us know if you suspect the illness among yourself or a family member (or have a diagnosis), also let us know if you are isolating due to exposure, since the same risk mitigating steps should be taken.
- Provide hygiene products for your movers.
To aid your movers in following necessary hygiene practices, be sure to leave out products that they can use while they transport your items to and from the moving truck. That includes soap and paper towels by the sink, and hand sanitizer by the door that they’ll be entering and exiting through. If you think it won’t be possible for you together enough supplies, let us know so we can be sure to bring them along for use during the move.
- Don’t use free or recycled moving boxes.
Did you know that the corona virus can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours? This is the main reason why now is not the time to be picking up free moving supplies from places that are recycling them. Boxes that you already have in your home are fine, but if you need any extras then you’ll need to go to the store and buy them new.
- If you fall in a high-risk group, consider rescheduling your move
Individuals over 60 and those with pre-existing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions should reconsider moving if at all possible. No move is worth risking your life, so if you have any flexibility in when (or if) your move happens, push it back until you can more safely relocate.
- If traveling for your move, plan accordingly.
Need to book flights or hotels for your move? Make refundable reservations and/or only work with companies that offer free cancellations. Ask about cancellation policies before you book so that you don’t end up wasting money later on.
If you want to have a stress-free moving experience, make sure you follow all of the standard pandemic rules and apply them to your move. Social distancing and sanitization requirements need to be upheld while moving.
One silver lining is that social distancing means that you might have more time to devote to organizing your home prior to your move and getting rid of the things you no longer want or need. If you plan on donating items like clothing, linens, furniture, shelf stable non-perishables, etc., call the place that you would like to donate to ahead of time and see what their policies are. While many people are in need during this time, it’s likely not going be quite as easy as just driving to your nearest donation center and dropping stuff of.
While selecting moving companies in Brooklyn, NY can be an imposing task, it\’s important to note that moves with reputable companies tend to turn out well. Following the simple steps in this article can help ensure that your move is a successful one.Beacon Moving & Storage is a lot more than a local moving company. We have our place secured in the top 3 moving companies in NYC since the year 2001 and we are unstoppable. Our moving company is fully insured, licensed, and bonded by the FMCSA. We have been in the business for 13 successful years and have combined moving experience of 35 years.The services we offer include local moving, long distance moving, international moving, residential relocations, corporate moving, small office moving, packing, and more.
Feel free to browse through our website to know more about the best movers in the US. You can also call us at 888-966-8323 or write to us at info@localhost for a free moving consultation.