As you are moving to a big city like Calgary AB or any other heavily populated urban area in Canada, there is a unique set of challenges you’ll be facing.
And the key to preventing hassle and frustration with any local or long distance move in Canada is advanced planning, and this rule holds true especially for big city moves. We prepared these three simple hacks to remember when you are moving to the big city like Calgary AB or anywhere else in Canada.
Check your route, the traffic, and street situation
It’s often worthwhile to plan your route through the city and if possible to do a dry run in advance of your moving day. Drive the route at the same time you will on your moving day and note the traffic, streets (alleys, turning lanes, one-ways, etc.), and where and how you’ll be parking the moving truck in the neighborhood for unloading (unless you are hiring professional Calgary movers who would handle that).
Navigating in your building in Calgary AB
Check with the management of your new building in advance. If you’re moving into an apartment or a high-rise building, you’ll need to know the building’s policies on moving in and moving out.
Some buildings require advance notice and many restrict the use of the main elevators, so you may have to reserve a maintenance or service elevator for a specific time window. And if all else fails, you may have to use the stairs. Also, ask the building manager if the building has a luggage cart or dolly available for use.
Big city, small spaces
Take measurements of the spaces inside and outside of your new place of residence. You will need to ensure that all your belongings will fit through doorways, around corners, and in hallways. Make sure all large or oddly shaped furniture items will fit in the elevator or in the stairwell.
As we mentioned before, advanced planning can help save a lot of headache during your big city move.
About our Company
Viktoria Professional Movers Calgary is a professional moving company operating out of Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout Calgary AB and across Canada. Thanks to our country-wide network we are also able to service our clients’ long distance moving needs throughout Canada. By helping to educate our clients on topics that can help them plan and execute a successful move, we are fulfilling our directive of taking the stigma out of hiring professional residential movers in Calgary, and helping to make the moving process a stress free experience overall. To hear first-hand about our high quality moving services, please visit Homestars page where you can read reviews on our company submitted by many of our satisfied customers.
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