If you are moving to or from a big city like Vancouver BC or any other heavily populated urban area in Canada, there is a unique set of challenges you’ll be facing. 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.
Below are three simple hacks to remember when you are moving to the big city like Vancouver BC or anywhere else in Canada.
Check your route, the traffic, and street situation
Whether you’re familiar with the area or coming in from out of town, it’s often worthwhile to plan your route through the city. If possible, do a dry run in advance of your move 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 Vancouver movers who would handle that).
Navigating in your building
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. You need to ensure that everything you’re bringing with you will fit through doorways, around corners, and in tight 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. Making sure your neighborhood is a great fit for you, your family and your lifestyle is key to finding harmony and making sure you’re able to settle in and feel comfortable in your new home.
About our Company
Viktoria Professional Movers Vancouver is a professional moving company operating out of Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout Vancouver BC 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 movers, 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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