Now that you have found the mover that best suits your needs and budget there are a few details to consider before the moving truck arives. It may seem like an overwhelming task when you begin to think of the multitude of things you have to take care of before you move. Fortunately, there are ways to make it less stressful. Below is a list of helpful tips we have gathered through years of moving experience that you should take the time to review.
Don't pay to have unnessary or unused items moved. Donate unused items to charity, friends, family or try to make time to have a yard sale. This can save you time, money and help eliminate clutter in your new home.
Take any necessary measurements needed to ensure that all larger sized objects will fit through any possible obstacles, i.e., doorways, hallways, staircases, etc. (check out the dimensions at your new address). This is particularly important if any furniture was assembled in your home.
Jewelry, cash, coins, personal papers/documents, collectibles, highly-sentimental items and other valuable items should not be packed and should remain in your possession at all times.
Dispose of all explosives and hazardous materials like paints and pesticides. We can't move them due to federal regulations.
We offer free disassembly and reassembly of furniture upon request (please make us aware of any special tools that may be required).
You may also choose to handle these tasks on your own to save on time. Take your beds apart before we arrive. Take the mirrors off the back of dressers. Disconnect washers and dryers. Empty, defrost, and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry. Cribs should be disassembled, too. We can't disconnect any gas appliances or other "hard wired" appliances.
If you live in a house with a garage, put all of your packed boxes in it. If you don't have a garage or live in an apartment or condo, stack all of your boxes near your front entrance. (This can save us up to an hour of loading time.)
If you live in an apartment building with an elevator or freight elevator, inquire about reserving it for your move. This can save a tremendous amount of time compared to sharing use of the elevator with all of your neighbors.
Empty all of your dressers, chests of drawers, bookcases and desks. Box up the contents. Load/unload time is reduced when your dressers are empty. However, if they are really light, clothes may stay in your drawers because we wrap your furniture so that the drawers cannot open. The only items that need to be removed are heavyweight items, breakables, valuables, money, jewelry, or important documents.
Family and friends are a great resource for assistance in preparation for your move. They can help pack, watch children or pets on move day and make things easier when you are setting up your new home. When it comes to the day of the move, moving furniture, loading, and unloading the truck should be left to our professionals.
Pleae make sure you're completely packed and ready to go when we arrive.
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