Getting ready for your local move
The saying “time is money” definitely applies to charges for local moving. The total man-hours and materials are what determine the costs. Here are some helpful tips, which can keep your moving cost within your budget.
- Decide on a moving budget that will best fit your family’s needs
- Get a free, no obligation estimate performed by McCarthy Transfer & Storage
- Eliminate unneeded, unnecessary items
- Have a garage sale
- Donate to your favorite charity
- Be organized; know what IS going and what is NOT going
- Disconnect stereo and computer components, tie the cords
- Disassemble beds if possible
- Move small items to the garage and leave a pathway for the crew to work
- Identify where the cartons are to go at the destination with a felt marker
- Ask your consultant about the free use of wardrobe cartons on local moves to help eliminate unnecessary cleaning and pressing
- Move small items yourself, before or after the move
- Secure parking at your current and destination residences if you live in a congested area
- Remove doors, railings; etc. if there are any clearance problems
- Unhook washer and dryer
- Anything containing water, natural gas, gasoline or oil must be drained and or disconnected
- Gas lines and water lines to appliances must be disconnected by owner
- Electrical and vent hookups must be disconnected by owner
- Pets; make arrangements for them to NOT be on site if possible
- On move day, be ready for the crew’s arrival, give the crew a walk-through of the home and let the crew handle the rest
