Helpful Hints

  • Co-ordinate your move. Give mover plenty of notice to ensure date and time desired. If possible, arrange occupancy dates in your new residence to avoid storage or delays.
  • Unless otherwise arranged with movers, all goods should be packed and ready on moving day.
  • Should you be moving in or out of an apartment, it is the customer's responsibility to book the elevator. (Keep in mind that loading time is longer than unloading time.)
  • If there are parking (loading/unloading) restrictions at either location, notify your mover upon booking.
  • Prepare floor plan of new premises to speed up unloading at destination.
  • By putting all your boxes in a room close to the loading area, you can speed up moving time. However, your furniture should be left where it is for packing (truck) reasons.
  • Send out furniture for cleaning, repairing or refinishing.
  • Valuable Grandfather clocks should be prepared for shipping by a jeweller.
  • It is a good idea to check home-owner's insurance to see if goods are covered during the move.
  • Contact service company for disconnection of appliances and electrical fixtures.
  • Arrange for personal transportation and food on moving day.
  • Set aside all items you will need till the last minute. (Bedding, dishes, clothing...)
  • Label cartons you will need upon arrival.
  • Attach "DO NOT MOVE" tags to articles you intend to leave behind or move yourself.
  • Dispose of any unwanted items.
  • Empty fuel from lawn mover, power tools, kerosene lamps and barbecue. Do not take paints, bleach, lighter fluids, matches, ammunition or any type of combustible products.
  • Movers cannot transport flammable materials, livestock (birds, fish...) or motorized vehicles.
  • It is a good idea to have children occupied on moving day.
  • Movers can transport plants at owner's risk.
  • Should it be required, beds and mirrors on dressers can be dismantled by movers.
  • Freezer has to be unpacked so as not to rip the lining.
  • Tie mops, curtain rods and broom handles together.
  • Double check your home with your van foreman for forgotten items.
  • Do not forget to turn off lights, check furnace and windows.
  • When unpacking spread paper out on table and then roll it up (this way, small articles will not be lost).
  • Recycle paper and moving boxes.
  • Whether you are moving yourself, moving out of town or just need some help with the bigger items, we can help make your move an easier one. Just give us a call. Contact us by clicking here
  • REMEMBER An estimate is only as accurate as you are - show everything from attic to basement.