Moving Tips

Whether you’ve never moved before or have moved dozens of times, you can make things a lot easier using the expert advice and helpful tips available in GoMovers.com guides. This is information which comes from moving industry pros with years of experience. Like any other industry, the moving business has peak and off seasons. Peak moving season is generally the summer, as well as the beginning and end of the month. The Winter holidays are another busy season for moving companies. You’ll want to move when it fits best into your schedule, however this may coincide with peak season, meaning it will be more expensive to move. If possible, moving during less busy times for moving companies can save you a significant amount on your moving costs. If you have younger children, moving in the middle of the school year will not be as likely to create any problems as will moving mid-year with older children. If your children are in high school, it may be more appropriate to wait until the end of the school year to move. Get estimates from moving companies in person, if possible. Have a relocation consultant come and give you an estimate based on a visual inventory of your possessions. Keep in mind that there are both binding and non-binding estimates. See more detailed information in the estimates section of this guide. Figure out exactly what you’ll be moving before the relocation consultant gets there - show them everything you will need to move. Check the consultant's list before they prepare the estimate - this will affect the charges. If you make any changes, keep the moving company informed; communication is an important part of any successful move. Keep in mind that the moving company is not liable for any damage to boxes which you have packed. You should make a list of any obvious damage to your possessions on the manifest for your shipment. The driver may refuse cartons which are not properly packed - extra charges may apply if the driver has to re-pack any cartons. If you will be doing your own packing, make sure to start early - you’ll have enough to worry about on moving day without having to pack at the last minute. If you are being relocated by your employer, find out exactly what portion of the expenses will be covered by your employer. Get an appraisal of your antiques in writing so that you have documentation of their value - do not refinish the furniture before moving, this can make these pieces subject to imprinting by the furniture pads. Notify the post office that you will be moving and provide them with a new address

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