Before moving, you will need to take an inventory of all the items you plan to take from your home. If you move with a professional, they will likely ask you for one to make your quote.
But what is an inventory for?
Is it really useful?
The answer is yes! Expert Mover tells you why in this article.
Establish an Inventory Before Moving
We often have dozens of things to do when we move, so the prospect of listing all your belongings on a piece of paper probably doesn't appeal to you. And one more off-putting thing, one! However, it is an important phase of your move, perhaps even the most important of all, because without inventory, no estimate, and no estimate, no one to move you!
Inventory, A Necessary Evil
It is indeed based on the inventory of your goods that a mover will be able to establish an estimate. And this is also valid if you are moving alone because you will have to estimate the volume to be moved to choose a utility of the right size.
With a relocation volume calculated as accurately as possible, you are guaranteed to get a quote at a realistic amount. Therefore, the inventory is akin to a necessary evil, rather painless compared to the unpleasant surprises of an estimate "with a ladle"!
Advantages of Estimating Volume and Price
However, estimating the volume/price ratio is not the only asset of an inventory. It has several advantages, often masked by its time-consuming dimension. So, it’s a very practical tool to manage the organization of your move Like:
- Estimate the number of fragile objects to protect or furniture to dismantle
- Evaluate the number of boxes needed
- Make sure that all boxes have been counted and properly Packed
- Check that everything has been transported and delivered to your new address, etc.
- Make sure Plumbing items are pecked.
A detailed inventory also allows you to see everything you have and, therefore, become aware of your move's extent (boxes, furniture, appliances). You think you don't have much to move, but this feeling doesn't necessarily correspond to reality. An inventory is an objective: you will obtain a precise volume in m3, which perhaps will naturally encourage you to carry out a healthy sorting for your wallet!
How to Take an Inventory of Your Move?
Taking inventory of your move is easy! You have several options:
- Carry out the inventory with your movers and packers during the technical visit to establish the volume of your move.
- Establish your inventory by estimating the cubage of your goods using an online calculator.
- Carry out the inventory by phone with your sales advisor, who will list all your goods
At Expert Mover, we favor the last 2 options to save you the cost of a technical visit. First, go through each room of your home and enter all your furniture in our online calculator; a volume will be assigned to them automatically. Then, don't forget to add your boxes!
For the dismantling of furniture or the packaging of fragile objects entrusted to our movers, you can proceed in the same way when requesting an estimate online, in the tab of additional services. The detailed inventory of all your goods will then appear in your final estimate. Nothing's easier!
Inventory is a bit of a tedious phase of your move, but we recommend that you do so to obtain an estimate of an amount proportional to the actual volume of your furniture. It is a tool that will accompany you throughout your move. You can do this easily by calculating your cubage with the online tool.
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Finally, establishing an inventory is useful for identifying your most expensive property to insure and then listing them in your declaration of value. In the event of damage, they will be compensated at their current value ... but only if you take an inventory of them. As a reminder, Expert Mover offers basic insurance as well as additional insurance.
Additional Resources
- HOW DO YOU COMPARE MOVING QUOTES
- Find MOVING AND PACKING SERVICES NEAR YOU
- HOW TO MOVE EASILY 2021
- THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN MOVING INTO A NEW HOUSE
Author:
Louis Massaro
I’m blessed to have had tremendous success in the moving industry, building a nationwide company from scratch that provided a great service. I’m the author of 10 Rules of hiring professional movers dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in the moving industry
