By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
This is a brief, handy guide of approaches to complete a household move with virus safety and social distancing.
1. Prior to the Move: Virtual 3D Tours
As an alternative to touring a house for purchase or rent, have a online tour. Prioritize places with a vivid photo tour or a 3d walk-through that provides you a true sense of the space through high-detail imagery. Online tours apply 360 photography to allow you to move from place to place in the house and glance around by click-dragging the frame.
2. Moving Supplies: Buy Ahead for No-Contact Pickup or Delivery
For all the cartons, crating, packing paper, as well as dish packs you may need for the move, purchase in advance. Internet or phone orders can allow a local moving company in Houston or retail store to prepare your packing material. You might come by and get the boxes curbside, with a no-contact staff in order to load up your trunk. This can be a safer solution to shopping for cardboard boxes at a store.
3. Moving Services: No-Contact Ideas
You'll also want a couple of approaches for moving without direct exposure to your professional movers in Houston.
Consultations
Select a moving company in Houston that provides a no-contact consultation. A lot can evaluate the size and contents of your residence by using a brief video tour hosted on your phone. Simply change the camera around in the course of a Zoom video chat (or similar program) and obtain a quotation without having an in-person walkthrough of the house.
Packing Service
The safest way for you to pack during pandemic conditions would be to pack yourself. For individuals who cannot or do not want to pack themselves - we advise closing into one particular room or suite whilst your packing staff works in specified spaces to permit the absolute maximum social distancing.
Arrange for No-Contact Truck Loading & Unloading
Similarly, it is possible to keep a safe distance once it is time to load your boxes onto, then off of, the moving truck. Whether you are driving on your own or employing a moving company in Houston, you should be present while the cartons are loaded for transport but can be socially distant from the moving crew. Don’t forget to wear your mask, in addition.
Elbow Bump Friendliness
When the time comes to handshake, offer a friendly elbow-bump instead.
4. Travel: Pack and Isolate
When traveling, take care to cut down on your contact with others and with public settings.
Packed Cooler and Drive-Thru Food
Pass up the dining establishments this time around. Rather, prepare a cooler of sodas and snacks as well as sandwiches.
Parks and Rest Stops
If you want to exercise your legs, try to find an open grassy space instead of a convenience store. Go to public rest-stops with fields and picnic benches or look for public parks. You may even explore a roadside field. They all are less risky than populated spaces.
Car-Camping or DIY Clean Hotel Room
Motels can be a danger. If you're moving in nice weather with camping supplies, consider car-camping rather than stopping in a motel. If you need a hotel break, bring clean sheets in addition to cleaning supplies. Promptly sanitize the room using surface cleanser and put clean sheets over all the furniture. It is possible to segregate further using a packed bedroll.
Curbside Pickup Supplies
If you need supplies along the route, make use of your phone to arrange for curbside pickup. On your way, simply make your order at least a half-hour before you'll be pulling into town. This will save you the danger of going into convenience stores and other spots as you go along.
5. At the New Home: Isolate for Two Weeks of Unpacking
Last but not least, think about scheduling 14 days of complete solitude in the new house right after arriving. When it's just you and the cartons, this is actually the perfect time for you to unpack and ensures that if you are passive carriers, that any invisible virus is going to entirely run its course.
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Here at A-1 Freeman Moving Group in Houston, we believe in providing the professional residential moving services that customers need. In 2020 and beyond, that means no-contact moving and tactful service coordination. Get in touch right now to discuss how to best meet the requirements of your moving plan.
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