Moving FAQs

Price depends on the inventory, distance, access at both properties, and any packing or extra stops. Request a written estimate and check what it includes before booking.

Send both addresses, your preferred date, and a room-by-room inventory. Include stairs, elevators, parking limits, extra stops, and any packing or furniture work you need.

Ask about availability once you have a likely date and both locations. Explain any uncertainty around a closing or lease, and confirm how date changes and reservations work.

Compare written estimates for the same inventory and services. Ask who will perform the move, what is included, how changes are priced, and how to reach the company before moving day.

Start with seasonal items, spare linens, and books you will not need before the move. Pack one room at a time, label each box, and leave everyday essentials until last.

Wrap dishes individually in sturdy boxes. Cushion the bottom, pack plates on edge, fill empty spaces, and label the box fragile. Ask about packing help for delicate pieces.

Use suitcases or clean boxes for folded clothes and wardrobe boxes for hanging items. Keep a few days of clothing separate so you can find it before unpacking.

Count belongings room by room, including closets, the garage, and storage areas. Use smaller boxes for heavy items. For packing service, request a materials estimate based on your inventory.

You can request packing and unpacking with your move. Specify whether you need the whole home, selected rooms, or fragile items packed, and confirm the included labor and materials.

Ask about each large piece when requesting an estimate. Confirm whether disassembly and reassembly are included, who keeps the hardware, and whether any item requires a specialist.

It may include packing, loading, transportation, and unpacking. Furniture assembly or materials can be separate, so use the written estimate to confirm every included task.

Ask for accepted-item and prohibited-item lists before packing. Mention liquids, batteries, plants, valuables, or anything needing special handling. Keep personal documents and daily essentials with you.

Definitions vary. Share the complete origin and destination addresses, including any state line, then confirm the service type, pickup arrangement, and expected delivery window.

Finish the packing you agreed to handle, label boxes, and clear paths to doors and stairs. Confirm parking and building access, and keep someone available to answer questions.

Inventory, distance to the truck, stairs or elevators, travel time, packing, and extra stops affect the schedule. Share those details and ask for an estimated timeline.

Keep identification, keys, medications, chargers, documents, and first-night essentials in a bag that stays with you. Set it apart so it is not loaded by mistake.