Moving is outlandish especially if you take up the entire job on your shoulders. Numerous professional moving companies are operating in the field that can assist you throughout the process starting from packing your belongings, loading them to vehicles, transporting and then unloading at the new address. Preparation for the move should be started with sufficient time in advance.

1. Moving Guidelines:
Moving is outlandish especially if you take up the entire job on your shoulders.
Numerous professional moving companies are operating in the field that can assist
you throughout the process starting from packing your belongings, loading them to
vehicles, transporting and then unloading at the new address. Preparation for the
move should be started with sufficient time in advance. Arrange for packing supplies,
boxes, tapes and plastic containers. Choose suitable supplies to pack delicate or
regular items. Boxes of different sizes are available. Storage houses to temporarily
store your items are available on rent. If this is going to take time, choose a location
near to the home to keep the storage house. Also use sturdy padlocks so keep the
items safe.
To move special items like pianos, furniture, mirrors and cars you can choose
specialized services from furniture moving companies or car moving companies.
Make sure to carry necessary items to the new address especially if you are moving
to a new country or state. If you are leaving a rented accommodation, inform the
landlord several months in advance. Before shifting from an ownership house, you
can always sell it off. But it takes some time to get proper property value. Get basic
insurance coverage for the goods to prevent loss caused by damage. On the day you
intend to move, get up early and check the packages carefully. Make sure to
supervise the entire event while the goods are uploaded. Stay calm and have a
peaceful relocation!
Moving Checklist:
Household Moving, no doubt the word is associated with a lot of worries, burdens
and stresses owing to the huge decisions to be made and tedious tasks to be
accomplished. A great deal of hard work and expenses are associated with an entire
relocation event. Often a moving checklist can make things much easier for you.
Preparation and Planning
If you are staying at a rented accommodation, make sure to provide your landlord
with proper notice prior to the move. Or if you intend to send an ownership property
before relocation, do the selling in advance in order to get proper value of the
property.
Once you are done with all settlements about the present and future
accommodation, it is time to make a checklist of inventories that you wish to carry

2. with yourself or intend to abandon. Not everything in a household can be carried to
the new address; few things are meant to be disposed and rest sold. Also special care
needs to be exercised while packing the delicate stuffs. You can get home insurance
coverage to deal with unintentional damages caused to your precious possessions.
Arranging for the vehicles and trucks to transport all items is another essential task
to accomplish. Also every state has a different set of laws associated with moving
and shifting; hence not all items can be shifted to the new destination. Make sure to
understand the laws and regulations in advance to avoid future hassles. You can
always rely of professional moving companies since they can help you with the entire
relocation event. They will arrange for packing supplies, pack the goods, transport
them and unload at the desired location thus eliminating all burdens from your
shoulders!
Storage Guide:
Long distance move or office relocation is a tedious affair and cannot be
accomplished easily. In fact to plan the storage requirements beforehand, the home
or office owner has to have the best idea about the volume of goods and amount of
furniture that he/she needs to get transferred to the new location. To store the
stuffs you will need special storage supplies like packing boxes and plastic containers
that will protect delicate items from damages of any sort. A storage guide can help
you arrange for the right supplies and best quality services during your household
relocation.
Several good moving companies offer storage services to their clients. You can get
an average estimate of how much space you need to keep all your belongings stored
by consulting the representatives of the moving companies. Approximately 50
square feet area is required for storing all items of a studio flat or bed-sit
apartments. The storage space is sufficient to accommodate about 10-12 medium
sized boxes and one double bed, bedside table, lamps, carpet, television, chairs and
bikes. About 100 square feet area can accommodate items of a two bedroom flat or
house. It will include items like kitchen furniture, beds, dining table, chairs, home
appliances, garden furniture and 20 medium sized boxes containing other items.
To accommodate items of a larger sized house, you might need average 140-180
square feet area. It will include furniture of kitchen, dining room, bedroom, garden
and lounge. Once you have decided the amount of storage space and other

3. necessities required for the relocation go ahead with rest of the planning.
Moving Animals:
Pets are the loved ones whom no one would like to leave behind while relocating to
a new place. In fact, they are the dearest friends of a person at an all new location!
Now as every human being is different from others, their choice of pets is equally
diverse. People might like to move pets ranging from cuddly dogs and cats to lizards
and spiders. However there are certain rules and regulations associated with moving
animals from one destination to another. To make the transition of your pets as
comfortable as yours, you must take maximum measures while arranging for the
transportation or resort to the professional moving companies dealing in animal
relocation.
Considerations to be made before moving animals or pets:
Get the medical checkup of your pets done immediately. The records should be up to
date.
Buy a sturdy yet comfortable transportation carrier as required.
Arrange for sufficient nutritious diet for the pets to consume during the move.
When it comes to arranging for transportation, choose cars or trucks whenever
possible. Other options include flight or airways.
Make sure to get travel tags attached with the pets so that their identity is not
mistaken.
Do not consider sedating the pets while moving especially when they are flying.
Make sure you have packed the pet supplies that the creature needs in his/her daily
life like pet food, grooming equipments, medication and water.
Moving is equally stressful for the animals; so make sure to treat them with great
love and affection after they have arrived to the new place.
Moving Plants:
Plants are not only good for the environment but they also help beautify the house.
It takes years to grow the houseplants and maintain them. People often love their
plants so dearly that they cannot afford to leave them behind while shifting to a new
destination. If you too intend to take some of the houseplants or garden plants with
you, special moving services might be required.
Plants are perishable items and since they are living beings, they will need special

4. care while moving to a new destination. Air, comfortable temperature and adequate
water are required to retain their liveliness and vigor. Hence no insurance coverage
is available for these items. Also most of the moving companies will decline to take
the responsibility of moving plants especially if it is a long distance move of over 150
miles.
Also moving plants requires special planning in advance. Generally agricultural states
have special regulations for shifting plants. For example California and Florida grow
various expensive crops and hence they are quite protective about moving plants
into the state from other states. Also they are finicky about diseases and bugs that
might harm or inflict hazardous diseases to the state’s plants. So before you decide
to move the plants, make sure the state allows the same. Exact regulations can be
obtained from the US Department of Agriculture.
Also while carrying plants from one destination to the other, transplant them to
unbreakable plastic containers from clay containers which are fragile and break
easily. Make sure the container is big enough to accommodate the plant and can be
moved safely.
Moving Office:
Moving an entire office setup is never easy irrespective of the fact whether you are
shifting from one floor to another in the same building or shifting to an all new
destination! Moving office is a large undertaking which might require assistance
from other colleagues and perhaps professional moving companies. There are
certain simple and fundamental steps to be followed while moving an office or
business setup which are as follows:
Planning for the relocation is of utmost importance. Put up a moving team and
discuss with the members about the agenda at least one or two months in advance.
Assign every team member specific responsibilities and ask them to provide update
from time to time. It takes at least three months to move small setups and almost 8
months for larger setups. So make sure to start the planning as soon as possible.
Before moving the stationary, furniture and appliances of the office, get a layout of
the new place in order to chalk out a plan about keeping them properly. Thus you
can easily understand which equipments are necessary and which ones should be
left behind. Also gather information about electrical layouts and storage spaces
available. If there are any potential problems or issues in the new place, try to find

5. alternative solutions to them beforehand.
Determine the budget for the move and try not to exceed it. Also get adequate
insurance coverage for all items so that no monetary loss occurs in case of damages.
Coordinating with the team members throughout the process is necessary.
Moving Home:
Moving house is no easy task at all! It takes a great deal of time, patience and effort
to accomplish the job satisfactorily. It requires packing up the household from its
foundation and transporting the same to the all new destination. Also there are
several other responsibilities associated with home moving apart from packing and
shifting.
First of all, if you were living in a rented accommodation, you must inform the
landlord at least three months in advance to avoid legal hassles if any. If you were
residing at a ownership flat or house and intending to move to another address,
state or country for good, start searching for a client to sell off the house at least 6
months in hand. If you start late, you might be required to undersell the property
making it a lost deal.
Fix a budget for the move. Often people end up spending a fortune on relocating and
end up in trouble after moving to the new location. Search online for deals that are
affordable. Plenty of affordable moving companies are operating in the market that
can provide you with comprehensive relocation assistance. However while hiring
professional moving companies, do not forget to run a thorough background check.
Arrange for adequate packing supplies to store all your belongings. Large boxes of
different sizes are available to keep goods like kitchen utensils, lines, curtains, lamps,
garments, mirrors and many more. However for fragile goods you must use plastic
containers. Make sure to get insurance coverage for the items to avoid any loss
caused by damaged goods.
Moving Appliances:
Moving home or office appliances from one place to another involves expertise and
outstanding co-ordination skills. Appliances re delicately and needs extra caution to
be exercised while shifting from one place to another. Instead of doing this job
individually, one must seek professional assistance. Generally the moving companies
accomplish all heavy work like packing and carrying the appliances to the vehicle,

6. loading them and transporting it to the new destination. If you intend to pack the
appliances yourself, collect necessary packing supplies in advance. Make sure to
carry the electrical and electronic appliances in a heat proof environment to avoid
any damage to the internal circuits. Also use soft padding inside the packing box to
protect it from damages caused during moves. Getting insurance coverage for the
appliances is essential. There are high chances that the appliances will need to
withstand jolts and shocks inside the vehicle. You might need servicing or repairing
done afterwards. Insurance will provide you with complete coverage for the same.
Also the insurance is different for different companies. Choose one that provides
adequate coverage for repairing and replacement if completely damaged.
Before moving appliances empty them completely and also clean the interior to
avoid bacterial or mold formation. Keep the interior and exterior clean and dry. Also
pack them in waterproof materials to avoid contact with water during the shift.
Water might severely damage the circuits and cause harm to its functionality. Special
measures should be take for different appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers,
televisions and small appliances like toasters, ovens, radios and more. Do not use the
appliances before 24 hours of delivery. Also clean them thoroughly before using
again.
Moving Equipment:
Moving equipments are extremely essential for residential as well as office
relocation processes. Professional moving companies invest large amount of money
in purchasing various moving equipments like carts, vehicles, cargo straps and many
more. In fact for every type of relocation, a different set of equipments are
necessary. Following are several importance moving equipments:
Cargo straps:
The cargo straps keep all heavy and small items secured while carrying them in a
vehicle. It holds the packages firmly and prevents damages caused by frequent jolts
and shocks.
Packing boxes:
Cardboard or hard boxes in different sizes are available to store household goods like
garments, lamps, utensils, linens, curtains and more.
Trolleys:
Large and small trolleys are necessary for carrying and transporting various goods to
the vehicles or other places. They are generally used to carry the stuffs to the

7. vehicles to be loaded or for unloading the items.
Ramps:
These are used to avoid damages to the carpet or flooring while carrying the trolleys.
Wheels are also used as an alternative to this.
Packing supplies:
Packing supplies include a number of items like cardboard boxes, packing tapes,
marker pens, newspapers, scissors and plastic containers. Fragile goods are best
carried in plastic containers that are sturdy and damage proof. Markers are used to
write identifying note on all the boxes. Newspapers are used for packing stuffs like
glassware and crystal objects.
Various heavy duty moving equipments are also used by the movers to relocate
office setups or industrial machinery. To reduce the hassle of relocating to the new
destination, you can always resort to professional moving services.
Moving With Kids: Children often react to moving in different manners. Some of
them get depressed and keep crying throughout the day and some become happy
and excited about the move. The best way of moving with kids successfully is getting
them involved in the entire affair. Do not hide the decision of moving from the kids
or postpone the discussion. Let them known about it as soon as you are decided. It
will give them adequate time to get adjusted with the situation and they will not
react in an odd manner.
Kids are inquisitive by nature and they will ask numerous questions about the move.
Do not suppress their curiosity; instead answer their questions. An open line of
conversation will make things easy for the little ones. They will get even more
excited about moving to the new location. You too can have an overall idea about
how the kids are feeling about the move. Even if you are unable to answer all their
queries at the moment, it is okay. Simply explain things to them and ask them how
they wish to help you during the move.
Kids are easily influenced by the attitude of their parents. So if you are depressed or
irate about the relocation, the kids’ will reflect same attitude. So it is good to be
upbeat and agile about the entire event. Cheer up the kids from time to time and
speak good things about the future destination. Make sure all your family members
are calm and happy about the decision and so are the kids.

8. Moving Vehicles: Moving is not just getting into a car and heading for a new
destination. If you are moving from one state or from one country to another, you
must want to carry all your personal belongings with you. Vehicles, two-wheelers or
four wheelers are some of the prized possessions that people intend to carry with
them. But moving vehicles are not as easy as shifting furniture or other items. Also
there are certain rules and regulations associated with moving vehicles. You can
always seek assistance from the car moving companies to shift your favorite vehicles
to new locations.
Moving vehicles is the job of experts and they can do it fast and easy. Always watch
out for moving companies that have accomplished similar tasks before. Since
vehicles are expensive and heavy duty items, they can get damaged if not handled
with proper care. Companies experienced with moving SUVs, RVs, boats, trucks and
small cars should possess suitable equipments like lifting machines and large
vehicles. Although moving within the same state or country is easier, still if you
intend to shift via airways or railways, you might need vehicle shifting services to
move the vehicles to your new address. If you are in a notion that moving vehicles is
all about somebody driving the vehicle from one place to another, you are wrong.
Car moving companies use large transporter trucks to shift the vehicles and also take
adequate precaution to keep them safe and undamaged throughout the process.
Before choosing a car moving service provider, learn about the insurance coverage
they offer. Also before shifting empty the vehicles and take out all your personal
documents and other stuffs if necessary.
Packing General Items:
Packing up all the worldly possessions of yours could be an extremely challenging job
in itself. Often people hate to leave a single thing behind while moving to a different
location. However to accomplish this job successfully you must chalk out a plan for
packing the good room by room. Special care should be taken while packing the
various delicate and fragile items made from bone china, crystal or clay.
First thing needed to start the packing general items is packing supply. Considering
the amount of goods to be packed, arrange for packing boxes, newspaper or brown
paper, packing tape, bubble wrap, marker pen, scissors, hard cardboard boxes and
plastic containers for delicate items. Boxes are available in varying sizes like 1.5, 3.0,
and 4.5 up to 6.0 cubic feet. The 1.5 cubic foot boxes are multi-purpose and suitable

9. for accommodating any general item that does not break easily. 3.0 boxes can
accommodate household goods like lamps, kitchen utensils, pans and more. 4.5
boxes are used to store garments, lamps, toy s and anything else that are
unbreakable and sturdy. 6.0 boxes are the largest multi-utility boxes which can be
used to store almost anything.
Special carton boxes are also available for packing wardrobes, mirrors, dish packs
and mattresses. Plastic containers will keep glassware and other such fragile items
safe throughout the shift. Silver items should be packed with fresh tissue paper to
avoid tarnishing when in contact with air. Smaller cartons are good enough for
books. Linens, curtains and bedspreads can be used as soft lining material inside
boxes containing delicate items.
Professional moving companies offer comprehensive packing services thus reducing
the burdens on your shoulders significantly.
Packing Fragile items:
Packing the fragile items for relocation is a much time consuming and tedious affair.
It could be a unique collection of crystal objects or china clay utensils; they are prone
to get damaged during the shift. This is the reason why one needs to exercise extra
caution while packing them for the move. Your packing skills and packing supplies
will decide whether the delicate stuffs will arrive at the new destination in one piece
or in hundreds of pieces!
To pack china clay items, you will need plastic containers in medium size. Regular
cardboard boxes are not good enough to keep these items safe and secured. Some
of the fragile items could be too heavy to be carried in a cardboard box. Before
packing the items, you should fill half of the container with shredded paper. It will
provide a protective coating to the items. You can save newspapers and other
discarded paper for several days prior to the move. By the time you start packing,
you will have adequate papers to pack all items.
To pack small or tall figurines made of crystal, you will need egg cartons. Make sure
the height of the item perfectly matches the size of the carton. Otherwise the
delicate tiny parts of the object can get broken during the shift. Glassware, wine
goblets and other such items in newspaper or brown paper before outing them into
the boxes; it will help protect them from cracks or scratches.
You can always seek assistance from professional moving companies to complete the

10. packing task without any hassle.
Storage Tips:
Often people need storage space during their relocation as carrying all items at once
is not possible. You can hire the storage eservices from the professional moving
companies or utilize the self-storage facility by finding yourself a self-storage unit.
Self storage units are large boxlike warehouses that are often observed alongside the
highways across the country. It is pretty simple to use them; you can open the box,
shove in your belongings and lock it up. However it is not as hassle-free as it seems.
A lot could happen to the self-storage unit if you do not choose it carefully. Following
are few essential storage tips for newbie movers: Location of the self storage facility
should be close to your house especially if you intend to use it on regular basis.
However for long distance shifts, storage facilities en route can be helpful.
Size of the storage unit is another important aspect to consider. Several sizes are
available for the consumers to choose from. You must consider the space required to
store all your belongings before renting the unit.
Climate controlled units can be especially helpful if you wish to keep the stuffs safe
even during natural calamities or heavy showers. They will keep your antique
furniture and private documents safe and secured inside.
Choose uniformly sized boxes as they are easy to stack up. Make sure to keep the
heavy items at the bottom and light items on the top.
Although the public storage facilities come with high security measures, you must
exercise precaution to keep your valuable belongings safe. Use a sturdy padlock on
the door.
Moving Insurance:
Moving insurance is one of the most essential aspects of a move. Be it a shift from
one street to another or one state to other, your belongings needs to be insured.
There is every chance that the fragile and even not-so-fragile items get damaged
during the move. You can arrange for the best packing supplies and accommodative
vehicles but unintentional damage can happen any time. This is where the moving
insurance comes handy. It covers the cost of various valuable items including
appliances and furniture. Generally the professional moving companies offer basic
insurance coverage to their consumers; however all insurances are different from

11. the other and the consumers must choose coverage that suits their requirements
perfectly. Also consumers can purchase extra coverage by paying additional charges
to the movers or to the insurance company.
If you choose to get the insurance from an independent provider directly, conduct
some online research to find out the best provider. You can request quotes from
several insurance providers and compare the rates for the most affordable one. For
this all you need to do is fill out a simple online form. The general coverage provided
by the insurers includes protection from damage and satisfactory repairing of the
goods in case of damage. When the products cannot be repaired to satisfaction, they
are replaced with new. Additional coverage includes extension on mechanical or
electrical damages, mould or mildew induces damages and protection for goods
packed by the owners.
Reputed moving insurance providers can also add custom conditions to the policy as
per consumers’ requirements.
Types of Movers:
Since the moving services have grown in popularity in the last few years, several
types of movers have entered the market to suit the specific needs of the
consumers. No matter how big or small your moving needs are there is always a
specialist in the market to cater to your requirements. Following are the different
types of moving companies:
Full service moving companies: These providers take care of all aspects of a moving.
They will assist in everything related to the shift like packing the stuffs, loading them
in the vehicle, transporting them and unloading them at the desired location.
Obviously the charges are higher for such comprehensive service but at the same
time it leaves you in no hassle at all!
Self-service moving companies: This is a combination service wherein the movers
take care of only a portion of the moving event. For example, the consumers need to
arrange for the packing supplies and pack the items on their own. The movers might
help in uploading the goods and transporting them. Other options available with
such providers include storage service, specialized moving for specific items like cars,
furniture etc.
Do-it-yourself moving: In this particular type of moving, you need to take care of all
aspects of the move on your own. The tasks include planning, packing, uploading,
transporting and unloading. This could be the most hassling and time consuming

12. affair for an individual mover.
With the ever increasing needs of people, various cheap moving services are made
available by the moving companies. You can always get a custom designed package
to suit your specific needs.
Movers Rights:
Location- Before You Move
People who choose to relocate with professional moving companies should be aware
of their moving rights set by the federal government. Although the laws might vary
from one state to another, there are certain general regulations that one must
understand while moving interstate or intrastate. You can either talk about it with
the moving companies or research online for credible information.
Federal Highway Administration has particular rules to protect consumers who are
moving and also the laws define the ‘rights and responsibilities’ of the movers and
consumers. The movers are supposed to provide you with a brochure stating their
costs, services, options and other general terms. It will also describe your
responsibilities for the shift. The brochure must contain a phone number (local or toll
free) which you can contact any time you need.
Although there is no hard and fast rule about movers providing the consumers with
an average estimate, most of them do provide the same. Generally there are two
variations of the estimate- non0-binding and binding. Binding estimates states clearly
every detail of the shipping and other services to be provided. With a binding
contract, you can never be compelled to pay any extra amount for the services. The
non-binding estimates have no restrictions on the movers about the charges to be
levied on the consumers; it just gives an overall idea about the approximate cost
involved.
Movers are supposed to provide you with options for service and price. Also they will
provide you with a written contract in advance and offer basic insurance coverage
for the goods. Make sure to read through the terms and conditions carefully before
choosing a mover.
How to Hire Movers:
Hiring the best moving companies can be tricky since there are too many options to
choose from. Also several movers offer attractive discounts on their services.

13. However it is always wise to choose providers that are reputed and have adequate
experience in the field.
First thing that plagues everyone’s mind is whether to hire a professional mover or
not. Moving has numerous burdens associated with and involves a lot of hard work
and time commitment. If you would like to relocate absolutely hassle-free,
professional moving companies are the best resort. Following are a few essential tips
on how to hire movers:
Do adequate research about the moving companies before hiring them. It will help
you easily narrow down the choices and then decide on a few good movers. You can
make the research online or refer to friends who have moved to shifted home
recently.
Asking a few questions about the company and its background is of utmost
importance before you let the representatives of any mover walk-through your
place. Make sure to get at least two references, telephone number, office address
and website of the company.
Shortlist at least 5 to 7 movers and get quotes from them. Most of them can be
requested online. Compare the quotes and terms before allocating the job to a
particular provider. Do not get tempted by unbelievably low quotes as they might be
scams or the quality of service could be poor.
Make sure that the mover is ready to provide you with a written contract stating the
insurance coverage, charges and time duration of the move.