Moving can be both exciting and a major hassle. Hiring a moving company to handle the heavy work is the simplest way to avoid some of the major headaches. Yet accidents can happen with even the best of movers, which is why they have protocols in place to correct any mishaps. The following tips can help you right the issue if a problem does occur.

Tip #1: Check Your Insurance

Moving insurance is a must. Even if you don't think of your belongings as particularly valuable, it would still be expensive to replace them. You may already have insurance, such as through a homeowner's or renter's policy. Check with your current insurers before buying a new policy. If you don't have coverage, you can purchase a policy on your own or through your moving company. Make sure the policy covers everything that could go wrong, such as accidents and natural disasters, that wouldn't otherwise be covered by the moving company.

Tip #2: Keep Your Paperwork

While it is important that you keep your important family and personal papers with you throughout the move, the paperwork here refers to your actual moving paperwork. This includes receipts for payments and deposits, packing lists, contact numbers, and the final quote with any remaining balance due. While you shouldn't have any issues when dealing with dependable in state moving companies, it is still good to keep your own records. You should also have an inventory list that shows how many boxes are being transported. This will make it easier to tick off your belonging as they are unloaded in your new home.

Tip #3: Unpack Promptly

Although you are probably tired after moving, you should make time to unpack as soon as possible. This is because most moving companies have a window in which you can make a damage claim. Begin by opening all boxes within the first day or two after moving in. This will tell you at a quick glance if the contents look more or less okay. Then, begin unpacking any valuables or breakables next, followed by everything else. Take photographs and keep any damaged items until after you file the paperwork and have your claim awarded. Although this sounds complicated, the process for filing a claim is usually simple because a moving company wants to maintain its reputation for being both prompt and careful.

Contact movers in your area to find out how they work to protect your belongings and move them safely to your new home.