Tips and tricks for moving
7 Moving Mistakes People Make (And How to Avoid Them in Upstate NY)
Moving is exciting… until it turns into chaos. Whether you're relocating to a cozy home in New Rochelle or a cabin near the Catskills — the road to your new place can be full of surprises.
Let’s talk about the most common moving mistakes people make in Upstate New York — and how to dodge them like a pro.
Let’s talk about the most common moving mistakes people make in Upstate New York — and how to dodge them like a pro.
❌ Mistake 1: “We’ll move ourselves — how hard can it be?”
Reality: Steep driveways, icy steps, 200-pound furniture, and a neighbor’s fence waiting to be scratched.
Better idea: Hire professionals (hint: we know a great local team 😉). It saves your back and your Saturday.
Reality: Steep driveways, icy steps, 200-pound furniture, and a neighbor’s fence waiting to be scratched.
Better idea: Hire professionals (hint: we know a great local team 😉). It saves your back and your Saturday.
❌ Mistake 2: Not accounting for stairs, long walks, or tight spaces
Upstate homes can be sneaky:
Upstate homes can be sneaky:
- Long walkways through gardens
- Narrow basement stairs
- Attics with tight turns
❌ Mistake 3: Booking last-minute during peak season
May through September is like “rush hour” for moving companies.
📆 Book 2–3 weeks in advance to secure the best time slots — especially weekends.
May through September is like “rush hour” for moving companies.
📆 Book 2–3 weeks in advance to secure the best time slots — especially weekends.
❌ Mistake 4: Underestimating how much stuff you actually have
Upstate homes can be sneaky:
Upstate homes can be sneaky:
- Long walkways through gardens
- Narrow basement stairs
- Attics with tight turns
❌ Mistake 5: Forgetting about weather
This is Upstate New York — rain, snow, and wind are part of the package.
☔️ Ask your moving company:
This is Upstate New York — rain, snow, and wind are part of the package.
☔️ Ask your moving company:
- Do they wrap furniture for rain?
- Will they reschedule without a fee if weather is unsafe?
❌ Mistake 6: Not labeling boxes
Your blender will go missing for 2 weeks. Your toothbrush? Somehow packed in the box marked “garage - mystery stuff.”
✅ Label boxes by room + priority
(Example: “KITCHEN – UNPACK FIRST”)
Your blender will go missing for 2 weeks. Your toothbrush? Somehow packed in the box marked “garage - mystery stuff.”
✅ Label boxes by room + priority
(Example: “KITCHEN – UNPACK FIRST”)
❌ Mistake 7: Hiring movers without checking reviews or license
Cheap isn’t always cheerful.
Before booking:
Cheap isn’t always cheerful.
Before booking:
- Check Google or Yelp reviews
- Ask for proof of insurance and license
- Avoid movers with only a phone number and no website
💛 Bonus: What Makes Golden Apple Moving Different?
We’re a local, friendly team based in New Rochelle — and we actually care about your move. That means:
We’re a local, friendly team based in New Rochelle — and we actually care about your move. That means:
- Clear prices
- No hidden fees
- Flexible support
- Real humans you can call (no robots)
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and a team you can trust when it's time to move.