Month: April 2024

The moving process involves many tasks to complete and, at times, can be chaotic. Hiring professional movers can ease stress, streamline tasks, and bring order to the process.

How about partnering with an excellent professional mover to transport your belongings? Here’s what you should expect before and during your moving day.

Before Moving Day

As you search for movers, you should look for a few qualities – here are important things to look for from a good company.

Provide Transparent Pricing

A reputable moving company will provide a clear and transparent pricing structure upfront. They will thoroughly inspect your belongings and provide an accurate moving estimate. Beware of movers offering vague or overly low estimates, as they may add hidden fees or unexpected charges later.

Aim to get at least three estimates. This empowers you to set and plan your budget. 

Provide Regular Communication

A good company will communicate with you by responding to phone calls, replying to emails, and answering questions or concerns. If you need more information, your professional mover will be happy to elaborate and give you more details, along with sharing helpful tips or giving advice.

Demonstrate Good Reliability

Professional movers are skilled in the tasks and know how to handle a moving project carefully. You can get a general idea of a mover’s reliability by checking online reviews, and BBB ratings and looking for referrals. A reliable mover will happily share references so you can check their work.

Is Licensed and Insured

Appropriate insurance and licensing are among the most crucial qualities to search for in a moving company. Good professional movers are licensed by the applicable regulatory bodies and carry adequate insurance coverage to protect your belongings in transit. Knowing that your possessions are in safe hands provides peace of mind.

On Moving Day

On moving day, you can expect a timely arrival, but keep your phone on hand. This way, they can reach you if your mover is running late due to weather or traffic. Other things you can expect:

• The crew lead to introduce themselves
• Receipt of final documents for you to read before the work starts
• To sign any paperwork
• A walk-through of your home to clarify details
• Inventory to be taken (keep a copy for yourself, too)
• Precautions to protect your items from damage (e.g., moving blankets, protective and non-slip covers for floors, etc.)
• Furniture disassembly (if applicable)
• Careful loading of boxes and furniture on the truck
• A final walk-through of the home to ensure nothing was inadvertently left behind

You will also receive a Bill of Lading. You must read and sign this before the movers depart with your belongings. The next step is to be ready for the arrival of your items at the agreed-upon window. You must be present for the truck’s arrival. Now, the movers will bring your possessions, set them in designated rooms, and reassemble any furniture.

Moving Made Easy

Working with a full-service professional mover makes a considerable task easier. You’ll have time to focus on relocation plans while your movers do the heavy lifting. Contact us today to obtain a free quote!

Moving is never easy, but things can quickly become more complicated when you have children. Not only might you need to worry about your kids changing schools and adjusting to a new place, but you’ll also need to coordinate packing and getting all their stuff to your new home.

Fortunately, no matter the age of your children, you can follow some practical tips to make packing up their bedrooms a lot easier and more efficient when making a household move.

1. Get Your Children Involved

First, get your kids involved in the process as much as possible. Even toddlers and young children can play a role in packing their belongings for a move—and doing so can help them better understand the entire process.

Depending on the age of your children, you’ll want to decide how much autonomy to give them when it comes to packing. Teens and older children may be able to completely pack their rooms themselves (perhaps with guidance on protecting fragile items), whereas smaller kids will undoubtedly need more help. Either way, more hands make for lighter (and faster) work!

2. Declutter and Purge as You Go

Over the years, there’s a good chance that your kids have accumulated some toys, clothes, books, and other items that they no longer use or need. While packing for a move is a great time to declutter and get rid of some of these items so you can start fresh in your new place.

As you help your child pack their room, create piles of things you might want to donate, sell, or even throw in the trash. Selling unwanted items before the move can also be a great way to bring in some extra pocket change that may come in handy for things such as the first carry-out meal in your new place.

3. Don’t Forget Essentials Boxes

As you pack your children’s bedrooms, designate a box or suitcase for essentials—things they’ll need access to as soon as you arrive at your new place.

An essentials box should include at least one change of clothes, pajamas, toiletries, and any chargers they may need for such devices as tablets or cell phones.

4. Know How to Pack Common Kids’ Items

How do you pack some specific items in your kids’ rooms? Check out these tips:

• Books – are heavy, so pack them in smaller boxes and keep spines facing upward to minimize damage.
• Clothes and shoes – Make moving a breeze by using wardrobe boxes for clothes hanging in your kids’ closets. Make sure shoes have their own designated box to avoid soiling items.
• Toys – Remove batteries (where applicable) and separate hard from soft toys. Wrap any fragile toys in bubble wrap or packing paper to minimize damage.

As you can see, there are many tips you can keep in mind to make packing your kids’ rooms easier. Hire professional movers to relocate everything to your new place. Get in touch to request your free moving quote today!