Write everything down. Create a “to do list” – for example: change the address notify the post office, IRS, RMV, insurance companies, banks, doctors, schools, cable, phone, electricity, etc… Create an inventory of your boxes. You need to have a record keeping system of labels.

You should place a label on every moving box you pack and make sure you list the most important things packed in the box.

Make arrangements for difficult pieces such as pool tables, chandeliers, exercise equipment, washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, swing sets, and jungle gyms to be professionally disassembled prior to the move.

Reserve the elevator, parking, loading dock, etc.

Get rid of things no longer needed. Garage sale, donates, gives to friends, recycles, etc.

Pack the same categories together. Pack by room and label it.

Pack carefully. Heavy items are in small boxes and light stuff are in larger boxes. Use a lot of packing material for glassware, chinaware, artwork, statues, mirrors, etc.

Label every box. Ex: Kitchen/ glassware ‐ Label at least 2 sides. Label any items NOT being moved.

Back up your computer files and keep your documents together.

Pack a “survival” kit. For example your medicine, vitamins, keys, checkbooks, glasses, phone, charges, and diapers for kids…label it “ OPEN FIRST”

Always keep your tools handy.

Get high-quality boxes of uniform sizes.

Have furniture prepared by clearing the top and emptying the drawers of every item.

Take down lamps and decorations before the movers arrive.

Have items disassembled before the movers arrive.

Plan out the parking situation ahead of time. Reserve the elevator, loading dock, and parking in front of the house/building. Get a spot as close as possible to the entrance of the building.

NOT being ready when the movers arrive.

Pack ahead of time - this saves hours of labor which add up quickly. Not only will you save money, but you will know where everything is when you are in your new place.

Get high-quality boxes of uniform sizes, small boxes for heavy stuff (brick collection), and medium and large for light stuff - filled to the top. Label each by room and by fragility. This helps the movers help you by unloading the boxes into the right room and makes your life far easier when you are unpacking.

When we are on the clock we work for you, and we will make every effort to do what you ask. However certain things you may ask - connecting, disconnecting, removing appliances involving plumbing, electrical, or carpeting need to be done by a professional; waterbed, aquarium, terrarium, refrigerator, washer, dryer, grandfather clock, plants...etc.

Flat screen TVs and Keyboards. These are prone to damage from extreme temperatures, slight bumps, and altitude changes. The original packaging is the best.

Furniture assembled in the room needs to be able to go out of the room or needs to be disassembled before the movers arrive. It may take hours to be done by movers.

Accessorial Charges

Packing/unpacking, storage, disassembling…

Advanced Charges

Service provided by other professionals, appliance service – disconnecting or connecting washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators…

Auxiliary Service/ Shuttle

Service your goods need to be transferred to another truck in order to complete the move.

Elevator Carry

Transport your goods in an elevator.

Expedited Service

Guaranteed date of arrival.

Hoisting

Flight Charges

Carrying items up or down flights of stairs.

Linehaul Charge

Long distance move, mileage, and weight.

Long Carry

Applied when the mover has to carry goods from the truck or van to your residence over a longer distance than is typical.

Specialty Moves

Larger items that require a specialty mover. Common household examples may include pianos, pool tables, pieces of fine art, china, glass and marble tops, grandfather clocks, antiques, or even large flat-screen TVs.

Storage-in-Transit/ Warehouse

Handling - your goods have to be stored before being moved to their new home.