Moving and Packing Tips

Use strong sturdy boxes.

Remember the heavier the item the smaller the box needed to pack it in. (use small boxes for books they tend to get heavy fast)

Pack a first to be opened box with remotes, insurance, children's records, new home information, and other essentials you will need immediately and mark it clearly so that it can be found easily.

Use clothes, linens, or newsprint to wrap fragile items.

Pack all medication in a leak-proof/ clearly marked container.

Label each box and mark it FRAGILE if necessary.

Don't make boxes too heavy!

Pack all refrigerated items in a cooler with ice and unpack it as soon as possible

Do not pack clothes out of dressers, this creates unnecessary boxes that take up extra space in the moving truck.

Don't forget to disconnect or transfer all electric, cable/satellite, phone/internet, gas, and disposal services. It is easier to have the cable/satellite, electric, phone/internet, and gas companies come connect these necessities BEFORE the day of your move. That way you don't have to move anything around for them, and they don't have to work around boxes.

Defrost freezers & refrigerators and place deodorizer inside them to prevent odor.

Double check attic, closets, shelves, and the garage for left behind items.

Be sure to carry all personal items and valuables to the new location yourself.

Make sure all cell phones are fully charged the day of the move that way you can be reached.

For large appliances check the owner's manual for special moving instructions.

Furniture that you disassemble yourself make sure that you tape the hardware to the main base, so the hardware doesn't get lost.

By law, moving companies can NOT move hazardous materials such as gasoline, flammable gasses, bottled gasses, other flammables, ammunition, and explosives.

If you are moving across state lines, we can NOT transport plants, but they can be transported in your personal vehicle.