MOVING TIP: No one can give you a true binding quote over the phone. Beware any company that offers you one. Schedule and in-home estimate to make sure you get an accurate price. Binding with option estimate. The estimate is based on the approximation of the weight and any known accessorial services […]
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Moving tip: Change your address for all your accounts, utilities, and subscriptions at least two weeks prior to moving.
Read MorePacking Tip: Write the room and the contents of each box on the sides of the box. If you’re feeling tech savvy, create an spreadsheet that tracks the contents of each box. Simply do a search for the item that you need and you’ll know which box to open!
Read MoreGRAB YOUR PHONE Moving tip: Take a photo of how your electronics before you disconnect them to be boxed up. Take a picture on your phone or camera of the cords on the back of your television and other electronics so that you can remember where they all go! Before you unplug and pack up […]
Read MorePacking tip of the day : If you can hold it in your hand, drop it on a hard surface and break it – put it in a box. If you do not have a box that is big enough, give McCarthy Transfer & Storage a call at 619-596-2594. We probably have the perfect box […]
Read MoreMoving tip of the day : The heavier the items being packed, the smaller the box they should be packed in. Books + big boxes are a bad idea.
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Vicki Retires after 20 years with McCarthy Transfer & Storage Vicki has been our primary office manager and bookkeeper throughout her years. Vicki worked hard every day for over 20 years now and helped us grow. We wish her well. Her retirement actually means that she got promoted to one of the best roles in […]
Read MoreWHAT NOT TO PACK As San Diego movers, we move hundreds of people every year. It is a big process from start to finish and it helps if everyone is on the same page from day one. This is why we try to be as upfront as possible about every part of the move so […]
Read MoreAre you ready to schedule your move? Once you have had an in-home survey done and received the estimate in writing, you want to make sure you understand what you are given before making that final decision on which mover to use. Lets start with knowing what to look for – does the estimate indicate […]
Read MoreA few more questions to ask a potential moving company: Services Provided: What services is the moving company providing? Does the cost cover all your moving needs including packing? Clearly defining ahead of time what work you or the company will be doing is detrimental in your planning, scheduling and budgeting of a move. Legality: […]
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