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Before You Move As any experienced mover knows, there are usually three main steps involved with "making the move." We’ve assembled an easy to follow guide below showing everything from how to choose the right container size to how the arrival notification works. Of course, if you have any specific questions along the way, please feel free to call us.
Moving Day!
Back to Top Packing Hints Packing your belongings shouldn't be all that complicated - it just takes a little planning. You want to make sure that you use only newer, moving boxes and that fragile items, such as china and glassware, are packaged using special packing paper or bubble wrap. We never recommend using grocery or liquor store boxes because when you pick them up, they're usually made of weak cardboard and can rip open very easily. Here are a few other packing pointers aimed at preventing any damage to your belongings. But if you should have any specific questions along the way, please don't hesitate to call us toll-free at (888) 446-6838 or (888) 44 MOVE U.
Wrap mirrors, paintings, pictures, and frames in packing paper, corrugated paper rolls or bubble wrap and use tape diagonally across for additional protection. When loading into cartons or boxes, be sure to lay them on their edges. Electronic Equipment If possible, computers, printers, VCRs, televisions and all other electrical devices should be packed in their original boxes. Otherwise, purchase the sturdiest boxes available and place Styrofoam or other padding around the entire device. All electrical cords should be wrapped separately and be sure to mark them carefully. Major Appliances All heavy appliances should be loaded against the front wall of the container. Refrigerators should be cleaned in advance of the move and defrosted. Furniture Furniture should be padded with blankets or bubble wrap for added protection and loose cushions, wrapped in plastic bags, make an excellent buffer between furniture pieces. Most importantly, secure dresser drawers with tape to prevent them from opening during transit (especially if you leave clothes in them). Disposal of Packaging Materials Used packaging material should not be placed back in the container. The driver will make sure there is no rubbish in the container before taking it away. The packaging material can be disposed of in your new area through garbage removal, but we would encourage you to recycle what you can if recycling is available. Do not move For obvious reasons, the following items are prohibited from moving in our containers:
Back to Top Choosing the Right Container A Way to Move offers three different container sizes. The smallest is 20 feet long, the medium is 40 feet and the largest is a whopping 45 feet (not all countries accept 45 foot containers). We have found that an average 2 to 3 bedroom home fits perfectly into a 20 foot container. Larger homes will obviously require a medium unit, and only if you are moving a mansion, do you need the largest container. If you have any doubts about the best size for you, please call our Customer Service team toll-free at (888) 446-6838 or (888) 44 MOVE U. Back to Top Placing Your Order Once you have decided on the right container size for your move or set a move date for your less than container load move, there are two ways to order. You can either fill in the online order form by clicking here or call our Customer Service Team toll-free at (888) 446-6838 or (888) 44 MOVE U. Back to Top Ordering Packing Supplies A Way to Move specializes in providing reliable and cost-effective transportation from your old location to your new one. So we leave it to the packing material companies to supply you with everything you could possibly need from boxes to tape. Click here and you'll find a selection of links to companies who offer a range of supplies which can be conveniently shipped to you home. By purchasing these supplies directly from our recommended suppliers, you'll save time, as well as money by not being charged the mark-ups that other moving companies usually add on. Back to Top
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