As a general rule, loading a moving truck takes longer than unloading it, so you should plan accordingly. When loading, you have to fill and wrap the furniture, and then place it correctly in the truck. Unloading is much simpler; just take things out of the moving truck or container and take them to your new home. To make the process easier, try to work in an organized way.
Place as many boxes and other items as you can along the edge of the deck, so you can make multiple trips without having to go up and down the ramp each time. Beds are usually the first items that carriers reassemble so that you can sleep in your beds during the night move. If you don't want to do the heavy lifting yourself, you can hire carriers to load (or load and unload) the truck. Professional movers are usually quite motivated to go out, rather than sit around doing nothing.
It's usually not a good idea to move heavy furniture yourself, so if you have large or heavy objects, it's better to ask friends or family for help or hire moving workers. Everything should be packed in boxes, except for indoor and outdoor furniture that professional carriers will protect with furniture pads and quilts. To ensure safe loading of the van, carriers will first load the heaviest items inside. It also helps to have several friends or family there to help you, so you can take turns unloading the truck.
We recommend packing and preparing all smaller, fragile items properly for transport, even if carriers don't need everything in boxes. The extra time this will take for your move depends on the distance between you and your new home. In conclusion, loading a moving truck takes longer than unloading it. To make the process easier, try to work in an organized way and assign someone to stay on the truck to break down the load. If you have large or heavy objects, it's better to ask friends or family for help or hire moving workers.
Everything should be packed in boxes, except for indoor and outdoor furniture that professional carriers will protect with furniture pads and quilts.
