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First you will be contacted by one of our sales representatives who
will be your contact person. Our representative will tour
your home with you, noting the estimated weight of your goods and any
unusual requirements. Be prepared for this visit by listing items that
require special attention or services you want such as transferring pool
tables, pianos, antiques or valuables. We will list all details and
include them in the contract. The representative will arrange the
pickup, delivery and storage dates. We encourage you to ask
questions.
Next, you will meet our packers. Walk them through your home to
orient them to the rooms and your belongings that require special
care. Also, point out the goods that are not to be
packed. Before the packers leave, the supervisor will give you forms
that itemize each carton. You will need to sign them and give them to
the driver.
On moving [out] day your household goods will be organized and loaded
onto the truck. All your belongings will be detailed on the packing
forms and damaged or marked areas on the furniture will be noted.
After your goods are completely loaded, you will need to review all
paperwork. We use codes to denote types of marks or damage, and the
key to these codes will be on the form. Make sure you agree with their
assessment because these codes are used to dispute claims you may file
upon delivery. A slight chip will not be marked as "broken."
On moving day, know your time of delivery and be there promptly. Have
a moving checklist handy and designate someone to examine the furniture
and check off the goods on the form as the movers come through the door.
This effort will assure that you have all your household goods.
If
you have an extra person, he or she can begin unpacking boxes the movers
will be willing to remove the cartons. We suggest that you
begin by unpacking the larger boxes, such as clothing boxes that will go
quickly, and items that belong in kitchen cabinets. It will help to get
the larger boxes removed, and it will be very convenient to have your
kitchen in operating condition as soon as possible.
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Air
Conditioner
- Some sealed units may need to be bolted down. Consult
you owner’s manual.
Bedding/Linens
- Items should be placed in linen cartons.
Beds
- We will fully dismantle and set up all beds.
Books
- Pack books in small, sturdy cartons and tape closed. Books should not
be left in drawers or bookshelves.
Bric-A-Brac
- Wrap items individually in unprinted newspaper and place in a sturdy
carton with the heaviest items at the bottom.
China
- Line the bottom of the box with 3 sheets of unprinted newspaper. Wrap
each piece individually in unprinted newspaper. Stack heaviest items on
the bottom and stack plated vertically. Use 2 sheets of unprinted
newspaper between layers. Pack cups and saucers on top.
Clothing
- Small clothing should be packed in suitcases or cartons.
Optionally,, we will transfer your clothing from your closet to wardrobe
containers so your clothing will remain wrinkle-free.
Clocks/Grandfather
Clocks
- Small clocks should be wrapped and placed in boxes. Chimes,
weights, and pendulums on larger clocks should be removed or secured to
the base.
Curtains/Draperies
- Remove the rods from curtains. Draperies may be placed on hangers in
the wardrobe cartons, or folded and placed in cartons.
Food
- Perishable food should be discarded. Canned goods should be placed in
sturdy cartons weighing not more than 50 pounds.
Furniture
Glass Tops
- To avoid breakage, these items must be crated for
shipping.
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