Avoid These Common Moving Mistakes for a Smoother Move

Moving can be a stressful process, but avoiding common mistakes can make your move easier, faster, and less overwhelming. At Freedom Moving, we’ve seen it all, and we know what can go wrong—so we’re here to help! Here are some of the most common moving mistakes and how you can avoid them for a smoother, stress-free move.

1. Waiting Until the Last Minute to Pack

One of the biggest mistakes people make is underestimating how long packing takes. Rushing at the last minute leads to disorganization, broken items, and unnecessary stress.

✅ Solution: Start packing at least 3-4 weeks before your move. Pack non-essential items first and work your way toward daily-use items.

2. Not Decluttering Before Packing

Packing and moving things you no longer need wastes time, space, and money. Why move items that you’ll never use again?

✅ Solution: Before packing, go through your belongings and donate, sell, or toss anything you no longer need.

3. Forgetting to Label Boxes

Unpacking can turn into a nightmare if your boxes are unlabeled. You’ll waste time opening every box just to find your essentials.

✅ Solution: Clearly label each box with the room name and a brief description of what’s inside.

4. Not Packing an Essentials Box

Imagine arriving at your new home exhausted from moving, only to realize you have no idea where your toiletries, phone charger, or pajamas are.

✅ Solution: Pack a separate “Essentials Box” with:
✔ Toiletries
✔ Medications
✔ Chargers
✔ A change of clothes
✔ Important documents

5. Underestimating the Cost of Moving

Many people don’t budget properly for their move and end up dealing with unexpected expenses.

✅ Solution: Get a detailed moving estimate from Freedom Moving before your move, so you know exactly what to expect.

6. Not Booking Movers in Advance

Waiting until the last minute to hire a moving company can leave you with limited availability and higher costs—especially during peak moving seasons.

✅ Solution: Book your movers at least 4-6 weeks in advance to secure your preferred moving date.

7. Forgetting to Change Your Address

It’s easy to forget, but failing to update your address can cause delays in important mail and services.

✅ Solution: Change your address with:
✔ The post office
✔ Banks & credit card companies
✔ Utility providers
✔ Insurance companies
✔ Subscriptions

8. Not Doing a Final Walkthrough

After a long day of moving, the last thing you want is to realize you left important items behind.

✅ Solution: Before leaving, do a final walkthrough and check:
✔ Closets & cabinets
✔ The garage & basement
✔ Bathroom drawers
✔ Under sinks