Tips on Preparing for Residential Moves

• All dressers and chests can be left full with clothing. Please take anything that breaks or spills out.
  
  
• All jewelry is the owner's responsibility.
   
• Large pieces of glass and marble need to be crated in order to be covered by your valuation coverage.
   
• Cushions from your couch, pillows, bedding, sweaters, etc. should be put in heavy duty plastic bags.
   
• All two-drawer file cabinets and desks can be left full except for the middle drawers in desks.
   
• Large mirrors, pictures, and glass table tops, etc. will be prepared by the movers.
   
• Electronics such as VCR's, etc. should be put in their original boxes if possible. If that's not possible, our movers will prepare them for you. Boxes should be marked as to which area of the house/apartment they will be going in your new home. If there are any fragile goods in the box, please mark them FRAGILE so the movers can see them.
   
• All lamp shades should be put in boxes.
   
• Plants are not to be watered for at least two days before your move.
   
• Boxes are to be a proper, manageable size and sealed.
   
• No books are to be put in large boxes.
   
• Wardrobe boxes are supplied to you free of charge on the day of the move for hanging your clothes.
   
• If we will be using elevators on your move, please try to reserve the elevators beforehand. Complete access to the elevators will ensure and expedient and efficient move.
   
• Packing materials are delivered to you at your convenience.

Tips on Preparing for an Office Move

• All desks can be left full, except for the middle drawer (unless there are stairs involved, then the desk must be entirely emptied.)
   
• Vertical filing cabinets can be left full unless there are stairs involved. If there are stairs involved, only the bottom two drawers of vertical filing cabinets can be left full. All lateral filing cabinets must be emptied, regardless of the stairs involved.
   
• All credenzas must be emptied.
   
• All loose items should be boxed in proper sized boxes and should be clearly labeled as to where they are GOING TO in your new office. Boxes should have closed, sealed lids.
   
• Do not put books, records, or files in dish packs.
   
• Do not water plants for at least 3 days prior to the move.
   
• All computers and electronics should be disconnected and prepared prior to the move.
   
• Photocopiers must be professionally prepared for the move. Contact your copier service company to prepare them. If you are leasing them, your leasing company may want to move it themselves. If we are moving it, you must get a letter of permission/release from your leasing company.
   
• All big shelving units, furniture, etc. that will not fit through doors or elevators if left intact should be disassembled and prepared for moving. If you find that an item cannot be disassembled and will not fit through doors or into the elevator, please notify us prior to the move so that we can make alternative arrangements.
   
• All items that are bolted to the walls or floors should be undone and prepared for the move.
   
• Anything of extraordinary value should be pointed out to us prior to the move so that we can professionally prepare it for the move.
   
• Clearly label every box and every piece of furniture as to where they will be going to at the new location. Have maps and layouts and clearly labeled areas/rooms at the new location so that it is clear where items should go and where they should be placed.
   
• Elevators at both the origin and destination must be reserved for us on the day or days of the move. If reservations are not possible, notify our office immediately. Exclusive use of the elevator is very important to ensure a fast and efficient move.
   
• Any restrictions or special requirements in your building or the surrounding street area should be brought to our attention prior to the move. Whenever possible or necessary to ensure clear and close access to the building, the customer needs to reserve parking through their local police department.

Preparation is very important. If done properly, it can make the move faster, safer, and less expensive for you. We guarantee you and excellent service with complete satisfaction.