How to Prepare Your Property for Moving Truck Parking

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

More than only boxing up your things, calling a moving company in Atlanta, and sifting through the electric and gas companies, between other key logistics, make sure that your moving truck has access and a parking spot on your home.

To ensure that your move is completed as smoothly as possible, in addition to save you extra costs, time, and work, let'slet us check out some items to be certain you're ready to go when the professional movers pull up:

1. Look at Your Parking Area

This is extremely important for homeowners who reside on a busy street and do not have a driveway or a parking lot.

Many moving companies are pros at managing alleys and courtyards, and other less than ample locations, however you must tell them in advance so that they may determine if a shuttle is needed. Shuttle service involves loading a smaller vehicle a number of times to load the large moving truck.

Inability to secure sufficient parking or organize shuttle services may have the moving crew walking long distances to and from your residence while moving home furnishings by hand, which can take additional time and could end up costing you more money.

2. Consider the Size of the Truck

So now you will have discovered the availability of parking lot area. Yet, moving truck dimensions including the height and length of the trailer might be colossal and cause different inconveniences.

Even if the moving van has enough space to pull in and out, check if the truck will have plenty of turning area. Next, look for any overhead wires, tree branches, or structures.

3. obtain the Necessary Permits

Discuss with your moving company in Atlanta about any permits that might be necessary and ask who is going to obtain them. Some local administrations won't issue permits directly to the moving company. It is vital, therefore, to handle that task on your end and do so early enough to avoid a last-second scramble.

To do so, you will to:

• Check if your preferred moving company in Atlanta has the necessary transit and parking permits in your location.
• Check residential parking regulations for any policies against commercial parking on shared driveways. In a variety of communities, these permits must be obtained up to 3 days prior, indicating the purpose of moving and the specific parking space or spaces you need.
• Check if your new homeowners association area has similar regulations, apply for permits on that end as well, and for offloading space in advance.

After you know which regulations could trouble you in advance, you should have enough time to organize, apply, and pick the relevant permits in offices or online.

Conclusion

After you have sufficiently organized for the moving truck parking, you have got the task nearly done. Permits aren't difficult to get, and if you're still looking for a reliable moving company in Atlanta, contemplate a moving partner that offers shuttles and vans to move your things in the event of insufficient truck parking. Apply for the needed permits several days prior to the big day and ensure to obtain all the necessary documents to save you time, money, and energy!