Moving Tips to make your move easier and affordable.
Choosing a moving company
Moving can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but choosing the right moving company can make all the difference. Here are some tips to help you choose the best moving company for your needs:
- Research: Look for a moving company that is licensed and insured like My Brothers Moving. Check online reviews and ratings to see what other customers have said about their experience.
- Get multiple quotes: Contact several moving companies and get written estimates. Compare the services offered and the cost to find the best deal.
- Check for experience: Look for a moving company that has been in business for several years. Experience is a good indicator of a company's reliability and professionalism.
- Ask about additional services: Some moving companies offer additional services such as packing, storage, and furniture assembly. Make sure to ask about these services and if they are included in the cost of the move.
- Check for flexibility: Moving dates can be unpredictable, look for a company that is flexible and willing to work with your schedule.
By following these tips, you can choose a moving company that will make your move as stress-free as possible. Take the time to research and compare your options, and you'll find the right company to handle your belongings with care and professionalism.
Become pro at packing
- The main rule of a moving company when packing is "if it fits in a box, it belongs in a box."
- Use appropriate boxes for moving. This will save you time when your movers are packing and moving your belongings. Remember, Time is Money!
- Make sure you use enough protection. This includes clean newspaper, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc. This will help protect fragile items.
- Do not leave empty spaces in the boxes, this is to prevent the boxes from crushing. You can use clean newspaper to fill those empty spaces in your boxes.
- Here is a list that could help you decide what kind of boxes you should use for your moving service:
- Small box: used for packing Books, Magazines, canned Goods, Tools, and other small and heavy items.
- Medium Box: Used for packing Pots, Pans, Plasticware, Small appliances, or linens. DO NOT use for books.
- Large Box: Used for smaller non-moving boxes, Kids toys, Blankets, Bulk items, Etc. DO NOT use for books.
- Dish Pack Box: Used to pack Dishes, Glassware, or anything that may need extra protection.
- Wardrobe Box: Used to pack hanging clothes. Do not forget to take advantage of the extra space at the bottom of the box. This will add firmness and will save you a box or two!
PLEASE DO NOT USE SHIPPING BOXES!!
This can increase the total cost of your move by 10% or more!
Save money during your move.
- Dispose of all unwanted items before your move. Perhaps have a garage sale? After all, it is much easier (and cheaper) to carry cash than furniture!
- Make it easy for your movers to contact you! Make sure that your phone is on and loud on the day of your moving service.
- Please have a parking spot available for the moving truck. Searching for a place to park takes extra time and therefore generates additional cost.
- If you currently live in or plan on moving into a building with an elevator, reserve the appropriate time slot for your move. Busy elevators are very costly!
- Take all jewelry, coins, money, firearms, or valuables to a safe place before your move.
- Secure pets in an area where they will not affect the Movers.
- All boxes must have a closed lid and must be secured with tape.
- Mark boxes with delicate contents (Ex. "FRAGILE"). Pack them with sufficient padding according to the contents within.
- To help move your boxes quicker, stack boxes four to five high for easy hand-truck access.
- LCD, LED, OLED, or any modern television must be packed in their original container or in a container that offers the same degree of protection.
- Valuable artwork must be properly packaged in boxes or crates with bubble wrap and labeled "ART" or "FRAGILE".
- Please empty all dressers of any size. This will prevent any structural damage.
- Please disconnect your washer and dryer (if being moved) before your movers' arrival.