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Moving a large structure such as a house is no doubt a stressful job. Even seasoned home movers who lift houses for a living admit that things can get very tense sometimes. Having said that one can only imagine the stress a homeowner goes through during the entire process.
Stress in house moving is not limited to the actual move itself. The entire house moving process can be a cause of stress. From the amount of paperwork to getting all the required permits and approvals and from hiring good home movers to negotiating an agreeable price, the whole process of structural moving is laced with stress and pressure. There are certain things you can do to eliminate or reduce stress and take control of the situation. Some of these things should be done prior to the actual move in order to counter any offset in the future.
1. Purchase House Moving Insurance: This point can never be emphasized enough. Purchasing insurance on house moves is so critical that it shouldn't even be mandatory. Instead, it should be required as it is in some states. Purchasing house moving insurance from the house moving company relieves the property owner of an unneeded stress and of any damages that may incur during the move.
2. Hire a Reputable House Moving Company: House moving is serious business. Giving the job to an experienced moving company that employs seasoned home movers and has access to the best equipment will reduce the chances of things going wrong. This in turn will result in less stress and hassle for the owner of the property.
3. Eliminate All Obstacles: Stress levels are naturally higher during the actual move. One of the most important things to do is the map out the best possible route to move your house from start to finish. The route should be as short as possible with a minimal amount of obstructions. These obstructions no matter how subtle and non-threatening must be properly dealt with in order to ensure smooth structural moving. Power lines blocking the route must be raised higher by the power utility company. The same goes for telephone lines and other utilities. Any mailboxes in the way or bushes must be uprooted or trimmed temporarily.
4. Have All Paperwork Ready: Nothing is more stressful than looking for something you know you have and you can't find it when the time comes. House moving involves a lot of paperwork. Most of it is taken care of by the house moving company. They are required to provide you with information regarding all the correspondence they do on your behalf with the state and local municipalities. Furthermore all paperwork and permits relating to structural moving of your home must be forwarded to you for your record.
5. Be Calm and Keep Your Composure: Should things get out of hand, never lose your composure. Stay calm and deal with the situation in a professional and competent manner. Consult with the home movers and work with them to come up with a solution.
Considering the amount of work, attention to detail and the number heavy machinery involved, structural moving is an intense experience. Though stress is unavoidable, being prepared for anything is probably the best remedy to countering stress and ensuring a successful house move.
