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DrMove.com - 1-888-Dr-Move-1
or
972-929-3098
It is time to relocate to a new home and this may be your
first moving experience or you may have moved before. Review
the following moving tips:
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Always
get an onsite estimate.
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Call
or email us to set up a visual survey- moving estimate with
a relocation consultant at home. The relocation consultant
will prepare an estimate in writing and submit it to you.
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The moving industry has "peak" and "off peak"
seasons. The "peak" season for movers is during
the summer. Also the beginning and the end of the month
or end of the year holidays are extra busy for movers. During
that period of time the demand for moving equipment, vans,
and personnel is heavy.
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Always
get an onsite estimate.
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Your
move should occur at a time that is convenient for you.
However, you should consider if you want to transfer your
children during the school term as well as other factors
involving your family. If your move can be rescheduled for
another time when then we will be able to accommodate your
preferred delivery dates, you may be able to reduce your
moving cost.
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Decide what items you want to ship and what
will be discarded.
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Inspect
your home, check your attic to your basement, before the
relocation consultant arrives. Show the consultant everything
that you will be moving yourself. If you decide to do your
own packing, get packing supplies and start collecting strong
boxes suitable for moving. Complete all packing by moving
day.
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If your company is relocating you, find out what portion
of your moving expense will be paid by your company.
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Obtain a written appraisal of antiques to verify their value.
Do not retouch, wax or oil wood furniture before moving.
Some products may soften the wood, making it vulnerable
to imprinting from furniture pads.
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Notify the post office that you will be moving. Provide
them with a new address (permanent or temporary)
Packing tips and materials First
decide if want the movers do the packing for you or if you want
to save some money by doing all or some of the packing by yourself.
Dispose of all the items you don't need anymore. Start packing
ahead of time - pack some boxes every day. it is recommended to
purchase good packing materials such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap
and packing paper. Pack each room at a time and label the boxes
properly. Pack light items in large boxes and heavy items in small
boxes. Fragile items such as plates and pictures should be placed
vertically in the box with lots of paper or cloth cushioning.
Try the online Box Calculator. Moving
Your Vehicle
Depends where you're moving to, you might want to
use professional car haulers to transport your car (or one of
your cars) this might prove cheaper than driving to your new
home or even selling and buying a car. Get free car shipping
quotes.
Take
your valuables with you
Your documents and valuables can't be replaced.
take them with you to your car or plane, do not place them in
the Moving Truck and don't forget to take essential items for
your first few days at your new home.
Coverage
for damage or loss
Your moving company should offer you 2 kinds of coverage:
the Basic Liability is usually 60 cents per pound, per item
and should cost you nothing. The declared value coverage offers
protection against losses and damages - the cost is based on
the value of your shipment and may be subject to a minimum amount
or deductible. Estimate the replacement value of your belongings
in order to apply it to your contract. Your mover should provide
you with detailed information about your coverage options. You
might want to check your homeowners insurance policy for coverage
during a move.
Hidden
costs
The charges on local moves are usually based on
labor time while long distance moves are charged based on weight
and distance, and regulated by the federal government. However,
do your research and ask your moving company if there are extra
charges for: Extra heavy items such as piano, safe or riding
lawn mowers, disassembly or reassembly of furniture or other
devices, a long walk from the truck to the house or stairs.
Moving
services contract
Always demand a written contract to include all
the items to be moved, all costs and charges, delivery time,
delivery address, phone numbers, insurance coverage and a total
cost figure. Read the contract and the fine print before you
sign. It might be a good idea to ask for a free on-site estimate
before engaging with a moving company. get several online or
phone estimates and 2-3 on-site estimates before you choose
a mover. Make sure to mention all the items to be moved for
an accurate assessment and price quotes, check for moving companies
prices
Moving
day
You should be at home when the movers arrive to
supervise their work. Accompany the moving crew foreman as he
fills out the inventory sheet and supervise the loading process
into the moving van. Before your sign the inventory list take
a second walk throughout the house to make sure all items are
accounted for.
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