The #1 thing that will save us time and ensure a safe and efficient move is proper packing. Any small, fragile, or miscellaneous items should be packed in boxes or storage totes. This includes electronics, computer equipment, tv’s, lamps, lampshades, artwork, etc.
Boxes should be taped shut (top and bottom) and labeled by room. This will save us time on the unload and ensure that they go to the right places, plus this will help you keep things organized. Storage totes should have lids on the top. Closed boxes and totes are stackable and their contents will travel more safely.
Appliances: All appliances should be disconnected before the move.
Refrigerators and freezers should be completely emptied and defrosted before we arrive. This is also a good time to thoroughly clean them 😉
Contents of furniture should be emptied and boxed.
Don’t forget to empty your drawers!
Disconnect cords/wires/cables for tv’s, computer/stereo/appliances. Secure them with rubber band, tape or place in a ziplock bag, along with remote controls.
Before we arrive, separate any items that we will not be moving, or that you will be handling yourself (personal items, medications, eyeglasses, perishable items, loose fragile items etc).
If we are making multiple pick-ups or drop-offs, please provide us with complete addresses before moving day, and let us know which items are going where. This will save us time on moving day, and we can load the truck accordingly.
Prepare or reserve a parking space ahead of time for the moving van.
Elevators – Please reserve elevators for your move if possible. This can save everyone a lot of time and avoid unnecessary delays.
Occasionally doors or stair railings may have to be removed in order to get some large items through doorways or up/down stairs. We can usually remove doors if needed, but if you know for example that a railing needs to be removed in order to get an item or items in or out, it’s helpful to have that done before we arrive, if possible.
We are happy to move your items from wherever they are, but sometimes people will move boxes or smaller items up from the basement, or down from attic or 2nd floor so they are closer to the entrance, garage, or where the truck will be. This can save us time going up and down stairs.
