The best moving companies tend to book up weeks, if not months, in advance. But sometimes, you don't have that much notice before you have to move. What can you do if you find out you need to move in a week or two? Is it still possible to hire movers? In most cases, it will still be possible to find a moving team that is willing to help you. However, you will want to follow these tips as you go about doing so.
Search in your current town and your future town.
You will double your chances of finding a moving company with availability by looking in two locations. Look for movers in the town where your current home is located as well as in the town where your new home is located. The movers in your future town won't have to travel any further to help you than those in your current town. They'll be close to their office when they finish unloading your items from their trucks. Movers in your current town will have to drive back with empty trucks at the end of the day.
Be open to doing your own packing.
You might normally prefer to hire movers to pack for you — but understand that this is not always an option when you're on a short timeline. You can ask moving companies if they are able to offer packing services, but don't be surprised if they say "no." If you can at least find a company to load a moving truck, drive it, and then unload the truck, that will be a huge help. You'll just have to find time to pack yourself or with the help of a few friends.
Consider hiring two smaller teams.
In many towns, there are small moving operations that consist of only one or two people. Your move may be too much for one of these teams to handle in a timely manner, but maybe two such operations could handle it. You could hire one person to help load the moving truck, drive the moving truck yourself, and then hire a second small team to help you unload the truck at your destination. This option works well when you're moving a long distance.
With these tips, you should be able to find help for a last-minute move. Remember to keep an open mind and be as flexible as you can.
To get started, contact a moving service in your area such as Redondo Van & Storage.