Moving Tips

1.Time is Money 
Your time is better spent organising and preparing for your move than trying to move yourself

Prior to arrival of the moving van, you should see the following scene:

• Clear pathways
• Well labeled boxes
• Furniture cleared of all small items
• Keep all your most essential items (i.e. what you need that day!) aside for transport in your own car
• Reserved parking near residence'

BOXS

• Label boxs for quick room identification
• Don't stack boxs in pathways
• Rent crush proof boxs for mirrors, pictures and lamps from M25 Removals instead of paying for packing services or materials

FURNITURE

• Empty cabinets and drawers of spillables and breakables
• Leave unbreakable items in drawers
• Don't overload drawers and furniture with extras
• Talk to your consultant about servicing of...
  • Grandfather clocks
  • Hot tubs
  • Pool tables
  • Similar speciality items

ELECTRONICS

• Disconnect, label and wind cords
• Rent a Flat Panel Crate from M25 Movers for your flat panel television

APPLIANCES

• Arrange servicing of...
  • Gas ranges
  • Gas clothes dryers
  • Direct wired electric clothes dryer
• Disconnect hoses from the washer
• Empty the refrigerator of all contents...
  • Drain the drip pan
  • Disconnect the water supply of automatic icemakers
• Prepare your freezer...
  • Pack all of the contents in small boxs
  • Return packed contents to the freezer
    

2. On Moving Day

• Expect the following from our very best
  
  At your current home we will
  • Arrive on time and in uniform
  • Introduce ourselves
  • Explain the estimate and verify services you requested
  • Explain valuation coverage
  • Place floor runners and pad banisters
  • Offer you wardrobes for your hanging clothing, mattress bags and crush proof boxs for your pictures, mirrors and lamps
  • Wrap in plastic your upholstered sofa
  • Show good humor and offer advice
  • Give an honest hour's work with no unnecessary breaks
  • Work as a team
  • Pad wrap and handle your furniture with care and expertise
  • Walk with you through your home to confirm that all items were loaded on the van
  • Confirm destination address and directions
  
  At your new home we will
  • Walk through your home and verify placement of furniture
  • Unload wardrobes and crush proof boxs containing lamps and pictures
  • Ask you to inspect the rooms 30 minutes prior to completion of the move for proper placement and assembly of furniture
  • Offer to rearrange furniture near completion of move
  • Explain charges on the contract
  • Invite you to inspect the van to confirm that all items were unloaded
  • Ask you to complete a customer comment card

3. Basic Packing Guidelines

• The average person uses 5-10 boxs per room.
• Plan on using a lot of tape. One roll of tape for every 10-15 boxs.
• Use the right box for the right job. Order supplies online.
• Label every box immediately upon sealing.
• Packed boxs should weigh less than 50lbs.
• Keep items from the same room together as much as possible.
• One box stacked on another while packing can reduce back strain.
• Consider rental box for clothes, lamps, mirrors, and pictures.

• There Are Four Box Sizes:
  
  
  17x13x13

  THE BOOK BOX
  Used for book, records, CDs, canned goods and other similar small heavy items. Each book box will hold two linear shelf feet of hard back books.
  18x16x18

  THE MEDIUM BOX
  The most versatile of all the boxs. Use for everything from linens to bric-a-brac. It will hold approximately one shelf of the average linen closet.
  18x18x24

  THE LARGER BOX
  Use for light, bulky items like toys, comforters, waste baskets, shoe boxes, throw pillows, etc. Do not overload a box of this size.
  18x18x30

  THE CHINA BOX
  

  Constructed of heavier cardboard

  Use for china, dishes, glassware and other fragile items. Each box will hold an 8 to 10 piece place setting - including glasses and serving pieces. Always pack dishes and plates on end - never flat.
  4. Its Either Time or Money
  Ask yourself how much time you have and how much money you are willing to spend
  
  The Cost of Your Time

  Type of Residences	Number of Boxes*	Time It Will Take to Pack
  Flat	15-20	5-10 hrs.
  Town House	40-65	20-30 hrs.
  Single Family Home	75-125	40-65 hrs.

  
  If you have no time and energy to pack yourself, let us help! 

  Save Money Don't be penny wise and pound foolish These are some things you should never pack yourself: Mirrors Lamps Large Pictures Hanging clothes Those items can be packed on move day in rental containers with a minimum of cost and inconvenience. For example, you can rent a wardrobe box, which will move a minimum of 24 garments for less than it costs to have one rumpled garment dry-cleaned and pressed. Specialty boxs large enough for lamps, pictures and mirrors are simply too expensive for one time use. We have unique crush proof rental boxs available for quick and safe packing on the day of your move.   Save Time Extra touches are our specialty Prior to your move we are glad to help you: Organise, downsize and pack in preparation for your move Inventory and pick up items for donation or shipping to loved ones Store your items in one of our secure warehouses Coordinate move day services with your destination residence Unpack and place all items in their proper place Arrange and rearrange furniture Discard packing materials and unwanted items

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