Moving FAQ

Ever wondered how the professional moved people from one place to another without damaging any piece of furniture? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the professional guide with Moving FAQ for the self-mover.

Question 1
Should I use my own boxes or moving boxes?
Most moving companies use boxes that are specifically made for the items that go inside them. Moving boxes offer added protection because most are double corrugated and made for heavy weight limits. You can also purchase moving boxes that serve dual purposes, for example, a wardrobe moving box has a metal bar at the top of the box that allows you to hand clothing directly from the closet into the box, which saves time during packing and unpacking.

Question 2
What packing supplies do I need?
One of the greatest inventions that moving companies have come up with is the availability of moving kits. Moving kits are just that, you simply tell the company what size home you have and they will include in the purchase boxes, tape, wrapping, and a variety of other moving supplies that fit your specific move.

Question 3
What size rental van or truck do I need?
Most generally a 24 or 26 foot van or truck will do the trick for the average size home. The average home usually consists of a 7 room dwelling full of furniture. If you have a larger home, you may want to consider going with a larger van or truck.

Question 4
Should I hire professionals or do-it-myself?
Most of the time, you save money by self-moving, however, if time is an issue you may want to get a quote from a moving company. Moving companies can do a multitude of services for the average customer, including full-service moves, or just special services like loading and un-loading.

Question 5
How much money should I expect to spend on movers?
Most moving companies base their fee on the destination or mileage, the weight of the load of items, and any other extra services that you will need, for example, loading and unloading, stairs, manpower, etc… Quotes are available on the Internet and usually have no obligation terms. So therefore your best bet would be to shop around and use the Internet to give you an idea of the costs involved. If you plan on self-moving, you’re generally out on a van or truck rental plus shipping and packing supplies, which are usually worth their weight in gold and very inexpensive.