Moving houses is a major stressor in many people's lives. And the worry about what could go wrong at the last minute is one of the biggest sources of that stress. The good news is that you can take steps to avoid and reduce many of these last-minute emergencies. Here are five of the most common and how to manage them. 

1. Your Friends Fail You

Many people rely on friends and family to help them move. But this means relying on volunteers who have their own lives and their own challenges. Only you know the reliability of your friend group, but be realistic about how much help is likely to arrive on moving day. It may be better to invest in professional movers instead of stressing about it. 

2. Movers Don't Show Up

Perhaps the biggest potential nightmare would be for your movers to fail to show up to provide labor and transportation. This generally happens when a person doesn't adequately vet their moving company and chooses a less reputable one. Never skimp on quality in order to save some money on movers. 

3. Your Stuff Doesn't Fit

Your household belongings have to get out of your current home and into your new one. But will everything physically fit? Take plenty of measurements — of your large or bulky items, your doors and hallways, and your new house doors and rooms. If you worry about any particular item, discuss it specifically with professional movers, who will have experience making things work. 

4. You Run Out of Time

Probably the most common last-minute moving challenge is simply running out of time before you get everything ready to go. Good time management and honest evaluation of how long various jobs will take are essential to avoid this. Also, make a thorough assessment about two to four weeks before the move. Gauge how packing has been going, how much is left, and a realistic plan for the remaining time. If you're behind at this point, hire movers to help get back on track. 

5. Someone Gets Hurt

Even though damage to your belongings ranks high on the list of most people's worries, harm to yourself or your friends is usually even more worrying. Unfortunately, the chances of injury are higher when you are in a rush, using unskilled labor, and don't have the right tools. Rent equipment like hand trucks and piano movers. But, more importantly, work with trained movers who know how to avoid injury. 

Where to Start

What are your biggest moving day worries?  No matter what they are, the way to find help preventing them is to meet with an experienced moving company. Make an appointment today with professional movers to learn more.