Professional Organizers help Create the best possible outcomes on your move
As a professional organizer, we work closely with moving companies frequently and have seen first-hand how much the crew assigned to your job can shape your entire experience. I’ve witnessed exceptional moves and truly difficult ones. Sometimes both have come from the very same company. The difference often comes down to preparation, communication, and how you advocate for your move in advance. Here are practical strategies to help you increase your chances of getting the best possible moving crew and choosing a mover you can trust.
Have Real Conversations and Ask Detailed Questions
A good mover should be willing to answer your questions clearly and patiently. If a company seems rushed or vague during the quoting stage, that’s often a preview of what working with them will feel like.
Ask specific operational questions, such as:
• Do you pad and wrap furniture individually, or simply drape blankets over items?
• Do you supply and deliver packing materials, and can they pick up unused or recycle used supplies?
• Do they offer assembly and disassembly services, or is it a drop-and-go move?
• How do they handle fragile or specialty items?
Padding and wrapping furniture properly is especially important. Individually wrapped items are far better protected than furniture that’s loosely draped. The difference shows up in scratches, dents, and long-term wear. Pay attention to what they are quoting you for.
Understand Who Is Actually Doing the Work
It’s important to know whether a moving company relies primarily on employees or contractors.
Some companies use a mix of both, which can work well when contractors are carefully vetted. However, companies staffed mainly by rotating contractors may have inconsistent standards. Contractors often work for multiple companies, which can affect accountability and consistency.
Ask how the company staffs their crews, how movers are trained, and what systems they use to maintain quality control.
Where Professional Organizers Fit In to the Moving Process
Professional organizers often work alongside movers during both packing and unpacking, which gives us a unique window into what makes a move feel smooth versus stressful.
When movers pack with speed as the main priority, boxes often arrive heavily mixed, poorly grouped, and difficult to unpack and the result can feel like complete chaos. Movers unpack items onto flat surfaces just to empty boxes quickly, it can actually create a surprising amount of stress for homeowners. Rooms fill with piles, counters disappear, and instead of feeling settled, the space can feel more overwhelming than when you started. We do not recommend this as part of a good move strategy.
Organizers approach on packing and unpacking are different. They focus is on creating systems in a way that supports everyday routines. That extra layer of intention makes a significant difference in how quickly a household begins to function normally again. When packing/unpacking is handled thoughtfully, families often feel settled sooner and far less overwhelmed in those first critical days after a move.
Pay Attention to Communication
Responsiveness matters. A reliable mover:
• Returns calls promptly
• Answers questions thoroughly
• Provides clear written estimates
• Explains timelines and expectations
Strong communication early on is often a good indicator of how smoothly the move itself will run. Companies that are organized and responsive before your move are more likely to be organized on moving day.
Look for Movers Who Collaborate Well with Other Services
The best moving experiences tend to happen when everyone involved understands their role and works cooperatively. Movers who are comfortable coordinating with organizers or other home service professionals often help create a more seamless transition.
A move isn’t just about getting belongings from one address to another. It’s about setting up a liveable home. When transportation and setup are treated as connected parts of the same process, the entire experience tends to feel calmer and more manageable.
Purge Before You Pack
One of the smartest ways to control moving costs is to declutter before moving day. Packing items you no longer need wastes time, labour, and money.
Try to sort and purge while you pre pack and start early:
• Donate or discard unused items
• Consolidate duplicates
• Pack only what you truly want in your new space
This reduces the volume being moved and helps you start fresh and organized in your new home.
Use Referrals and Evaluate Reviews Carefully
Personal referrals are powerful. Ask friends or family:
• When did they use the mover? (Recency matters.)
• Would they hire the company again?
• What stood out about their experience?
When reading online reviews, don’t just look at star ratings. Read the stories behind the reviews. Detailed reviews often describe specific experiences, timelines, and how issues were handled. Very short or one-word comments such as “great work” can sometimes be less reliable and may even be fabricated. Reviews that include real detail and context tend to offer a clearer picture of what you can realistically expect.
Look for patterns. Consistent themes positive or negative usually reflect how the company truly operates.
Final Thoughts to Success
Selecting a mover isn’t just about finding the lowest quote. It’s about choosing a team that protects your belongings, communicates clearly, and supports a smooth transition into your new home.
Moves that are planned with both transportation and setup in mind tend to feel far less stressful. Thoughtful packing, clear coordination, and an organized unpacking plan can dramatically change how those first days in a new home feel.
Taking the time to ask the right questions and plan ahead helps turn moving day into the beginning of an organized, comfortable next chapter.
Here is to celebrating a great move!!
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