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Not sure where to start? Never fear, professional advice from the ValueMove experts is right here! Read on to find out how to pack like you've been in the moving business for years.
The Smart Start
1. Take Inventory: Look around and re-familiarize yourself with all your stuff. It's surprising what accumulates in an attic or under a bed.
2. Clear the Clutter: Gather up everything you no longer want or need and donate it to charity or post a classified ad and have a moving sale.
3. Make a Record: Once you've pared your possessions down to what you want to move, either videotape everything you own or make a detailed written list.
4. Separate Valuables: Set aside important documents, jewelry, and anything else you plan to carry with you.
5. Gather Materials: Minimally, you'll need cartons, paper and other cushioning materials, markers, and packing tape to box up your belongings. Get these things together before you start.
Essential Packing Tips
Think of these packing tips as headache prevention. Follow them, and your packing should stay organized and go smoothly. For information about specific household items, see our Packing Dictionary.
Please feel free to call your ValueMove representative with any questions.
- Don't underestimate how much you own - start packing several weeks before your move.
- Pack belongings that you don't use often first.
- As you pack, number each box and label where it belongs in your new home.
- Keep a master list of boxes by number, so you'll know right away if any boxes are missing.
- Use professional packing tape. Masking tape isn't sturdy enough.
- Cushion top and bottom of cartons with generous amounts of paper.
- Use clean crumpled packing paper when needed. Old newspapers are fine for some items, but could rub off on others.
- Print the word "fragile" on cartons with breakable items.
- Label cartons of essential items, like toiletries and cooking utensils, with "open first."
- Pack cartons tightly. If a carton rattles or makes noise, the contents could be damaged in transit. Blankets and other soft goods can fill the extra space in not-quite-full cartons.
You're Probably Wondering (Frequently Asked Questions)
Here's how ValueMove gets the job done, from start to finish.
Estimate carefully prepared and approved.
We gather information from you about your move, and then put together a complete, personalized estimate based on your situation. So there aren't any unpleasant surprises after you agree to a price.
Arrival of empty containers or trailer
ValueMove delivers containers or a trailer with ramps to your home. What we deliver is predetermined by your needs.
Stow all your belongings for travel.
You have a full 48 hours to load, at no extra charge. This minimizes stress by allowing you to move at a more leisurely pace. Once loaded, we secure your belongings for transit.
Your belongings are transported by our driver.
A professional ValueMove driver picks up your things and transports them to their destination. You avoid all the driving hassles, and unload everything at your new place.
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