Long Distance Moving Tips for Moving to and From Miami

By Griffin Moving & Storage on June 25, 2018

Everyone knows that relocating long distance can be stressful, especially without the help of a reputable team of long distance movers. This is especially true when moving to or from Miami—one of the fastest growing cities in the nation and known as the “Magic City” for its rapid growth over the last century. Miami relocation can be quite the experience—especially if you’re new to the area, or unfamiliar with the layout of USA’s seventh largest metropolitan city.

At Griffin Moving & Storage, we’ve helped thousands of South Florida residents make smooth and seamless moves to and from Miami for decades. We know how complicated things can get when planning a long-distance relocation, and how our customers can improve their outcome with proper organization and planning. That’s why we’ve provided this list of tips to help you experience the best long-distance move possible, whether you’re moving into the Magic City or moving out.

Tip #1: Decide How You’re Going to Move

Before anything else, it’s important for you to decide how you’re going to move your belongings: will they be transported by yourself, or will you need the help of long distance movers to assist you? Thinking this through properly while balancing the costs and logistics of each option is an important step that will shape the rest of the moving process.

There are countless benefits to hiring professional movers to help you with your move. For example, a reputable moving company will offer a personalized moving strategy and add-on services according to your needs, like flexible moving times, packing assistance, and more. They’ll also make sure you’re moving on a specific timeline to prevent delays and stressful moments on moving day.

Another great benefit of moving with a company is the potential for access to Miami storage units at better rates. If you’re in need of storage solutions at any time during your move, make sure to ask your long-distance movers about their affiliations with storage facilities.

Tip #2: Plan Ahead and Make Travel Arrangements Early

Once you’ve determined exactly how you’re going to move your belongings to or from Miami, it’s time to think about transport. If you’re going to be using Miami movers, you’ll want to collect quotes, compare prices, and make your bookings. If you’re traveling by yourself, you’ll want to think about rental prices and flight costs, according to the arrangements that you’ve made.

You’ll also want to make any hotel reservations as soon as possible to avoid paying higher rates. Typically, it’s best to book hotel arrangements weeks in advance, as the rates tend to increase the closer it gets to your travel dates.

Tip #3: Check on Parking Permits

This step is sometimes overlooked and has the potential to complicate the lives of movers. Given Miami’s sprawling metropolitan area, you’re going to want to check on parking permits with the Miami Parking Authority and make sure that you won’t be parking illegally anywhere during your move. This is particularly important if you’re moving to a busy area.

Tip #4: Color-Coordinate Boxes According to Rooms

Moving home or office can be a daunting task, and you know that after the packing part is over, you will eventually have to unpack too. You can make the unpacking process so much easier for yourself by using a simple labeling process for boxes. While you don’t have to cover your boxes in color from top to base, think about sticking a colored sticker or marking a small area with different colored markers for easy identification. This way, once your boxes are transported to their final destination by the Miami movers you chose, you’ll know exactly where their contents should go.

Tip #5: Put Together a Box of Essential Items

Once your belongings arrive at your destination, you’re going to want access to them in a logical order. Therefore, be sure to pack the most essential items last so that you can unpack them first. This includes a box full of items you’re going to need right away, like tissue paper and light bulbs, bathroom kits, and perhaps some tools like screwdrivers, nails, and hammers that will be useful as you set up your things in your new home.

If you’re planning a move to or from Miami, don’t hesitate to let us know. At Griffin Moving & Storage, we offer specialized services to make long-distance relocation easy, including packing, unpacking, and so much more. If you need help with your move, feel free to give us a call to speak to a representative or fill out our online form for a free, no-obligation, in-home pricing estimate.