Five Tips for a No Contact Move | Relocating during a Pandemic

The Pandemic has forced us to stay indoors and socially distant from one another. For a few months now everyone has been indoors and many people were forced to put off their moving plans. It is almost impossible to make a move without involving contact with other people. Any relocation process requires you to travel and do a lot of back and forth. Now, with things and countries gradually opening people are have started to venture out for work and other necessities. Also, it is not possible to delay your relocation plans for an uncertain period.

People will have to go to work and if work requires you to travel you will have to undertake travel plans. The pandemic is far from over but the people have realized that the only way forward is to function within the limits of such times and carry on our day-to-day activities. Similarly, moving companies too, have strategized to suit the current norms and provide a contact-free move. In this blog, we have compiled five tips for a no-contact move. 

Read below to find out more. 

We at APAC Relocations, have carefully designed planning methods to help you have a contact-free move yet have all the steps your relocation process complete. So, here is a quick guide to making your move overseas/ locally with social distancing and other safety measures.

Five Tips for a No-Contact Move 

Before the Move: Pre-Move Surveys / 3D Tours

Ask your moving company if they provide a pre-move survey via video call as that is the best way to generate estimates now. Also, if you plan to visit homes/ apartments for rent ask if your moving partner will arrange for a 3D tour or a virtual tour. If you are directly dealing with the landlord or owner then, request your owner for the same. Virtual tours for moving estimates and property hunting are the best way to go about it now. This is one of the most important five tips for a no-contact move.  

Moving Material: Pre-Order for No-Contact Pickup or Delivery

If your moving company will arrange for the packing of your household goods, then you don’t have to worry about this. Talk to your mover about the packing of your items. Also, check with them for added packing charges. For moving supplies like boxes, dish packs, bubble-wraps, crating, packing paper, etc. order ahead. If you are planning for DIY packing, then ordering online is one of the best options. This is a much safer way of shopping for packing materials for the move.

Moving Services: No-Contact Processes

Check with your mover for a no-contact pick-up, loading, and unloading of your goods and items. It is advisable to plan your socially distanced strategies with your moving company to avoid chaos later. Moreover, at times you may have to be present at the location, so ensure that you along with the moving crew has the masks, gloves, and sanitizers on. This is one of the most important five tips for a no-contact move.

Consultations

For all kinds of consultations with your moving partner opt for a no-contact meeting. You can try this over video meeting online and give your mover a quick tour of your house. This will help your moving partner to measure the number of goods you have to ship and provide you with an accurate estimate.

Travel: Minimize Contact 

Make sure while you travel across countries, to have minimum contact with co-passengers and others in public. Restrict touching surfaces on flights or while commuting and always have your mask on! This is one of the most important five tips for a no-contact move.

Parks and Rest Stops

If you need breaks to stretch, eat, and relax choose open areas instead of indoor settings like restaurants and convenience stores. You can choose public parks with benches or open-air rest stops. Any place is a good idea except for heavily populated areas.

New House: Quarantine

Once you have reached your destination, stay isolated for the next 14 days just to make sure you are not infected. Also, this will reduce the risk of you potentially infecting others. So, order supplies for the 2 weeks of home quarantine and enjoy unpacking boxes, one at a time. This time will also be your own time and space to adapt to the new house, set things up! Also, this is one of the most important five tips for a no-contact move.

At APAC Relocation, we ensure to cover all bases for our clients according to the need of the hour. We have carefully designed no-contact moving plans to help you have a safe and hassle-free move. Our team of experts is tactful and experienced in handling all kinds of moving needs. Get in touch with us today!