Professional Moving Tips
Helpful Packing Tips:
- Label all boxes clearly
- Label boxes for the room they are going to in the new location
- Use extra tape on the bottom of the box for support
- Fill the boxes to top for strength during transit
- Items should be packed tightly in all boxes
- Heavier items in smaller boxes
- Remove lampshades from lamps before boxing
- Pack dishes on edge in box
- Pack non essentials first
- Place all spillible items upright in box
- Label important boxes with OPEN FIRST to be easily found in new location
- Empty files from filing cabinet and pack in boxes
- Take breakable items out of dresser drawers
- Clothes can stay in dresser drawers
- Do Not Pack Flammable Items- gas cans, spray paint, aerosol cans, oil based paint
- Use empty coolers for refrigerator contents on moving day
- Drain fuel out of all machines for safety
Tools For the Job:
- Boxes All Sizes
- Tape
- Tape Machine
- Markers
- Box Cutter
- Paper
- Bubble Wrap
Moving Day Tips:
- If Applicable Contact: gas, electric, water departments to inform them of the move
- Have all of your mortgage, lease, important papers in one place
- Keep all of your valuable items in a place where only you know for piece of mind
- Plan ahead for small children and pets on moving day
- If possible have cars out of garage/driveway prior to truck arrival
- Donate items before moving day
- Disconnect washer/dryer prior to moving day
- Please Note we DO NOT transport propane tanks
- Anything that you are making other moving arrangements for should be well labeled and in a separate area to avoid confusion
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions you have, it’s a stressful process but we will do our best to make it stress free!