{"id":972,"date":"2024-10-10T14:10:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/?p=972"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:02:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:02:29","slug":"last-minute-movers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/last-minute-movers\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-Minute Movers: How to Secure Help When Time is Running Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not everyone has the luxury of taking the ideal two to three months to plan their move to a new home. Sometimes living situations change unexpectedly, apartments aren\u2019t ready on time, or closing dates are suddenly rescheduled. In these cases, you\u2019ll need to work quickly to secure a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/chicago-moving-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reliable moving company<\/a> that can serve as your last-minute movers. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few challenges to coordinating a move when you only have a little time to do so. You\u2019ll have to find a legitimate company that can accommodate your quickly approaching move date, and you&#8217;ll also need to handle some preparation and logistics. When you find the right local movers, though, even a last-minute move can be a great success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges of coordinating last-minute movers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People who need to coordinate a last-minute move run into a number of challenges, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Packing.<\/em><\/strong> If you need a quick-turn move, you might not have had time to properly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/tips-from-professional-movers-and-packers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pack your home<\/a>. Rushed or improper packing can lead to problems like damaged goods or articles getting lost or even forgotten at your old home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Logistics.<\/em><\/strong> Depending on where you\u2019re moving to and from, your building might require you to make elevator or loading dock reservations, which aren\u2019t always available with short notice. And, if parking is in short supply at either or both of your locations, you might need to secure City of Chicago parking permits for the moving truck, which generally takes more than one week to process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Scheduling.<\/em><\/strong> The best moving companies in Chicago will try their best to accommodate your last-minute move, but keep in mind that especially during certain times of the year, month, and week, their schedules fill up quickly. Brace yourself for the need to be flexible, as movers can\u2019t always fulfill last-minute requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicrealestate.com\/timeline-for-moving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving timeline<\/a> is about three months. It\u2019s easy to want to put off planning your move simply because it\u2019s not exactly a fun or enjoyable task. However, careful planning sets you up for a less stressful and more successful experience. If it\u2019s not possible to coordinate your logistics over the course of a few months, you can often find local last-minute movers who can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find a company to accommodate your timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding last-minute movers\u2014and in particular, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/same-day-movers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">same-day movers<\/a>\u2014can be a frustrating and nerve-wracking process. The important thing is to stay calm and focused on your goal of coordinating a smooth and successful quick-turn move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, make sure you only contact legitimate moving companies that are registered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icc.illinois.gov\/emdb\/mcis\/entity\/158678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Commerce Commission<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imawa.com\/movers\/6ccd3e1e-478d-ed11-8136-005056a8582e\/MoveTastic-Incorporated\/mover-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Movers\u2019 and Warehousemen\u2019s Association (IMAWA)<\/a>. If the moving companies you\u2019re looking at aren\u2019t listed on those websites, they might not be licensed and insured, and you might end up with untrained movers working for an illegitimate business. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, prepare to be flexible. Some moving companies have room in their schedules to take care of a last-minute move, but it might not be at the exact time you\u2019re hoping for. For example: you might want to move in the morning, but they might only have an open slot in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a possibility that the movers may have time to wrap and load your belongings one day and bring them to your new home the next day. This will cost you a little more money since you\u2019ll have to pay for overnight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/chicago-storage-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">storage service<\/a> and maybe a hotel room for the night, but spending the extra cash will be worth it since you\u2019ll have peace of mind knowing that you\u2019re working with legitimate, professional movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for a last-minute move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Needing to hire last-minute movers doesn\u2019t release you from preparation duties. You\u2019ll still need to get ready for your move. Here are a few things that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/chicago-moving-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving checklist<\/a> should include after you\u2019ve booked your moving company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gather your packing materials (bonus points if they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/boxbeaters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eco-friendly moving supplies<\/a>!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully pack up your entire home or ask your last-minute moving company if they have the time and personnel to send over to help you pack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take care of logistics like forwarding your mail and updating your address with any subscription or delivery services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancel utility services like electricity, gas, and water at your old home and set up accounts for your new place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make arrangements for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/moving-your-pets-safe-and-comfortably\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pets on move day<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate any elevator reservations, loading dock reservations, or anything else your old or new buildings might require.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If anything changes\u2014even the slightest detail about your moving inventory or timing\u2014let your last-minute movers know immediately. Since your move needs to happen quickly, you\u2019ll need to make sure any changes or adjustments still fit within your moving company\u2019s schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are Chicago\u2019s go-to last-minute movers!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to give our customers the world. And although we can\u2019t always accommodate a last-minute request, we pride ourselves in being as flexible as possible to give Chicagoans and Chicago-area residents the smooth and stress-free moving experience they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> today to learn how we can help make your last-minute move a success!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not everyone has the luxury of taking the ideal two to three months to plan their move to a new home. 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