Helpful Moving Tips

 

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Helpful Hints:

  • Having all your items packed and ready to go will make your move faster and save you money!
  • Pack all pictures, lamps, mirrors, glass, flower arrangements, electronic devices, etc…anything that could shift and break in a truck. If moving local, you might want to consider moving these items yourself. These items must be boxed and they require awkward size boxes, this could cost a lot of money.
  • You may keep your clothing in dressers, as long as it isn’t something extremely heavy such as a Triple Dresser or Armoire or even something fragile, like an Antique.
  • To save money and time, have your Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer disconnected. If needed we can disconnect your appliances, but an Appliance Waiver will be asked to be signed by the customer. (We can’t disconnect Gas appliances)
  • Secure all your valuables
  • We are not allowed to transport anything flammable or combustible, this is a Federal Law. EXAMPLES: gas, oil, cleaning supplies, aerosol cans, etc.
  • Plants (real/artificial) and pots cannot be guaranteed.
  • Plants are also against the law to transport across state lines.

 

 

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Company Cost Requirements:

  • Each job requires a Trip charge; this charge varies from job to job and can be given once the pickup and delivery address has been given.
  • Local moves that may require more than one truck may be cheaper to make two trips with one truck, if the distances between the two homes are close enough. If you are not sure you can always ask what we would recommend.
  • Time starts when we arrive at the first location and continues until the truck is unloaded at the final destination. The time stops then plus the travel charge, which depends on the location of your house.
  • Additional charges occur for moving pianos upstairs, moving baby grand pianos, and moving items to the third floor. We also need to know about long carries (over 100ft) and staircases that are narrow or have sharp turns.
  • We have a standard insurance of .60 per pound per article. In order for the company to be liable for items packed in boxes; we must pack, move & unpack those items.

 

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Approximate Moving Time:

  • The approximate local move time for a 1500 sq. ft. home is about 5-8 hours with 3 men.
  • The approximate local move time for a 2000 sq. ft. home is about 5-8 hours with 4 men.
  • The approximate local move time for a 2500 sq. ft. home is about 6-9 hours with 5 men.
  • These hours are not guaranteed; they are just an average time for the sq ft listed, some may be a little more and some may be a little less!!

 

 

 

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Truck to Square Footage Information:

  • 24-ft truck holds an average of 1200 sq ft home
  • 32-ft truck holds an average of 1800 sq ft home
  • Homes larger than 2000 square feet may require more than one truck or a tractor trailer.

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