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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:

  • Always get an onsite estimate.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Always get an onsite estimate.
  • 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.
  • Decide what items you want to ship and what will be discarded.
  • 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.
  • If your company is relocating you, find out what portion of your moving expense will be paid by your company.
  • 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.
  • 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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