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4 Facts
You
Should Know About All Moving Companies
Always choose a reputable and qualified mover.
There are movers of all types and descriptions.
Naturally, the longer the company has been in
business, the more experienced and better
trained the movers will be to move and care of
your belongings. If you do not choose the right
company, moving day can be most hectic.
Plan ahead and order your moving service as far
in advance as possible. Do not wait until the
last minute. Moving day can be a stressful
experience, especially if you are leaving a home
you have lived in for years. Take our advice, be
ready in advance and be well rested so that you
will have a pleasant, tension-free day.
Clean out your closets, cupboards, storage
areas, etc. a few weeks before your move. Throw
away anything that is no longer of value or of
any use to you. Why pay to pack and move
something you do not need?
If you are doing your own packing, please
remember that EVERYTHING needs to be packed.
Also, do not wait until the day before your move to
begin packing. Be
ready to move when the van arrives. On local
moving you will save time, which will save you
money.
Top 20 Packing
Tips
1.) China, crystal, and all fragile
objects must be wrapped in paper and packed in
strong containers, preferably dish packs.
2.)
Pictures, mirrors, glass, and
marble tops should be padded and packed or
crated.
3.)
Brooms, mops, curtain rods, etc.
should be tied together.
4.)
Small appliances, including VCR's,
stereo equipment, etc. must be wrapped and
packed.
5.)
Large appliances- some large
appliances need to be serviced. Check with the
appliance dealer.
6.)
Books should be packed in small,
strong cartons. Books are extremely heavy, so
please do not use a large carton.
7.)
Lampshades should be wrapped in
white paper and placed alone in a carton. They
should be cushioned to prevent shifting.
8.)
Do not use newspaper; the ink will
rub off and damage the shade.
9.)
You should move jewelry and
valuable legal documents. Your mover can not be
responsible for such items.
10.) Keep your handbag, checkbook, and
any other personal valuables with you at all
times during moving day. Otherwise, you may
find that they have been packed and
loaded on the truck.
11.) Flammable materials such as
turpentine, cleaning fluids, paints, spray cans,
ammunition, etc. can not be moved.
12.) Lawn mowers should be drained
several days in advance.
13.) Dried and canned foodstuff can be
packed in advance, but refrigerated items
should be packed last minute before you leave to
go to the new home.
14.) Plants can be transferred on the
truck, but the truck is not climate controlled
and
the condition of the plants guaranteed.
15.) You are responsible for removal of
attached fixtures, such as towel racks,
electrical, curtains/rods, built-in items, etc. It is
sometimes unlawful to remove
such items since they can be considered part of the sale.
16.) Pets can not be carried on the
truck. Make arrangements for their transfer.
17.) Remember to order wardrobe
cartons. Wardrobes enable clothing to be moved
easily and protect your clothing.
18.) Do not roll mattresses as we will
take your bed apart and set it up for you.
19.) Linens should be packed, but also
can be used as cushion for your fragile items.
20.) Loose carpeting can be rolled and
moved for you. You must arrange for the
removal of wall to wall carpeting.
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