Moving Tips

Residential Moving Tips

1. Flammables - All items that are flammable or explosive must be transported by the customer and cannot be placed in the moving van. e.g. Aerosol Cans, Propane Tanks, Thinners, Gasoline, etc.

2. Engines - Gasoline Engines must be emptied.

3. Garden hoses - They should be drained and the ends connected together. Place hoses in an empty trash can to avoid leakage.

4. Dressers - Chest of Drawers and dressers can be moved with the drawers full. Any items that could spill, break, or move around should be removed (e.g. perfume, cologne, jewelry, coins, pens, pencils, paper clips, glass items).

5. Outdoor Items made of concrete, cement, or plaster can be moved. However, changes in weather can cause external and internal cracks that can cause breaks and/or crumbling. Therefore, we cannot accept responsibility for such occurrences.

6. Guns and/or Ammunition cannot be transported. Please contact us for information how to transport/ship these items.

7. Refrigerators and Freezers should be emptied prior to the scheduled time of your move.

8. Computers and electronic equipment should be disconnected and ready to move prior to loading. Small electronic components should be boxed.

9. Items made of particle board or pressboard can be moved however we do not accept responsibility for them.


Commercial Moving Tips

1. Labeling - Everything should be labeled, no matter how small or inconsequential.

2. Tagging - , Floor mats, white boards, trash cans, typewriters, [individual] computer components (including cables) and peripherals should all individually tagged. Please tag Items in locations that are in easily viewed by your relocation crew and staff.

Examples:
a) Desks, tables, credenzas should be labeled on the top of the work surface.
b) Bookcases should be labeled on the top.
c) Storage/File Cabinets should be labeled on the top.
d) Boxes should be labeled on the sides (avoid top or bottom).

3. Completely empty the contents of the following of desks, table drawers, credenzas, shelves, storage/file cabinets and bookcases.

NOTE: Please do not empty vertical file cabinets (they will be moved full).

4. All mechanical and electrical disconnections must be made prior to the time of move.

5. Personnel - It is advised to not have a large amount of extra personnel (not contributing to the relocation) at your facilities during the schedule time of the move to avoid crowding.

6. Leased Equipment - Please remove toner from all printers and photocopiers. You should also notify all service or lease agents that you are moving the photocopier or other equipment that is under contract in advance of your scheduled move.