Tips To Make Your Move Successful

We value your time and would like to make your move with us both cost effective and efficient. Our moving tips will help you understand the moving process, while evoking ideas that may not have occurred to you previously.

Plan your move 4 to 6 weeks in advance to ensure you get the date of your choosing; this will also give you more flexibility if you need to change the date, and more time to get an in home estimate if you choose to do so.

We can provide you with an estimate over the phone or by email, but if possible it is always best to get an in home estimate. An in home estimate takes about 20 minutes, and we can provide you with a more detailed, accurate quote. On an in home estimate we can also offer you a flat rate price.

If you are disconnecting your phone service prior to the move, make sure to provide an alternate phone number, such as a cell phone.

If you are packing your own boxes make sure to wrap items and pack them in sturdy boxes.

Do not over pack boxes! Try to put heavier items into smaller boxes, while packing lighter items into larger boxes. Boxes that are over packed could break apart while being moved, causing damage to your belongings.

Pack dishes horizontally on their side rather that stacked vertically. Wrap each piece of glass wear individually.

Disconnect all electronic equipment and pack into boxes. Computer monitors and hard drives need to be boxed up to ensure proper handling.

Label each box with the contents it contains and which room you would like it to go in your new home. This will make it easier for the movers to know where to put it and easier for the customer when it comes time to unpack.

Dresser drawers, cedar chests, file cabinets or desk drawers do not need to be emptied. We ask that you remove any fragile or valuable items from the drawers before shipping.

Make sure to pack away all hardware that was taken off beds, cribs, or any other furniture that you have broken down in a safe place that will be easy to find when you are unpacking.

Pack cleaning supplies such as ammonia and bleach in separate boxes which are clearly marked for the movers to see. This will ensure that these products are moved properly and not placed near any items or furnishings that may be harmed if they spill or leak.

The propane tank must be removed from the gas grill and moved by the shipper.

If you are moving a gas powered item, such as a lawnmower or snow blower, we ask that you remove the gas from the tank before shipping.

Items such as jewelry, money, prescription drugs, alcohol, car keys, cell phones, laptop computers, checkbooks, stocks and other important or sentimental paperwork, should be moved by the shipper.

Seasonal tip: Moving in wintertime can be challenging to say the least! Please be sure to have driveway or parking area clear at both locations before the movers arrive. Also, walkways need to be shoveled and sanded so the men won’t slip while carrying heavy furniture.