Before the movers arrive you can gain control by preparing your belongings for packing. Remove any items attached to your home that you intend to take with you such as curtain rods and napkin dispensers. Also, set aside a room for things that you will be moving on your own and do not want packed. Alternatively, renting a storage unit at storage units Brooklyn is a great way to keep things you don’t want to be touched away from movers. Storage facilities keep your possessions safe, not only from the elements and accidents but also from theft using the latest technology. They use gated access, video cameras, doormen, and more.
If you’re the one doing the packing make sure nothing is loose
Losing your belongings or damaging them during the move is the last thing you want. A common way that happens is during transport. That’s why you should always make sure each box contains a generous amount of padding. Whether you use bubble wrap, moving paper, regular paper, foam, or something else depends entirely on you. Another way is to use moving boxes of appropriate sizes. You can save some cash on padding if your item fits the box perfectly.
Correctly count furniture and other possessions
Make sure to account for every piece of furniture and other belongings. This way, you will avoid unexpected costs or losing an item. Even though movers should already have a list on your moving quote, movers will expect everything you told them is correct regarding the number of furniture, supplies, etc. Doublecheck everything if necessary to make the whole process easier both for you and the movers and save valuable time.
Point out fragile or otherwise sensitive items
When your Brooklyn movers arrive you should point out any fragile or awkward items that you may have. If you’re relocating your office you should handle the equipment and machinery with special care. Professionals like business movers NYC know exactly what to do and how to approach items like these. For any further information about commercial moving feel free to contact them. Although these items should already be listed in your moving quote it is important to point them out to the actual movers that will be packing for you. Once everything is clear the most helpful thing you can do is to stay out of the way. Although you may want to help you should trust that these movers have a system that you may not be able to integrate into.
Movers will appreciate it if you measure stairwells, hallways, and doorways
You can perfectly prepare a piece of furniture and wrap it in protective padding. But, it won’t matter if it can’t get through the doors or down the stairs. That’s why you must measure every passage that could be a potential problem for movers. Most people use a tape measure for this, but if you don’t have one even a tailor’s measuring tape will do. After you’ve measured everything write it down. Even though they aren’t to blame if something doesn’t fit, movers will be very thankful.
Make your destination ready for movers as well
You should arrive at your new home before your movers and label each room. You may want to draw diagrams of where larger furniture will be placed and tape these diagrams to the doors of the room. This prevents you from having to move the furniture into place after the movers leave. As the movers unload your belongings check each box against your inventory to make sure all of your boxes have arrived safely. If you are paying for movers to unpack your belongings you may put away items on shelves as they unpack from the boxes as most movers will unpack only to stable surfaces.
Ask for a receipt
When either making the deal with the moving company or some time during your move you should ask for a receipt called the bill of lading. It’s a legal document that the service provider writes to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment. Many industries use it for any type of carriage of goods. The number of items, destinations, beginning and end dates, the total amount to be paid, and payment method is all included.
Don’t forget to leave a tip when working with NYC moving companies
If you’re satisfied with the way your relocation is going, a great way you can award the movers is to give them a tip. As workers partially rely on tips, it’s a common practice. However, if you find the service lacking in any way, you do reserve the right to not leave a tip as it’s not mandatory. Tipping is a huge part of American culture and is strongly recommended. It gives positive feedback to the movers and opens the door for any future cooperation. The amount you should tip if you’re happy with the service is around $4-5 per person for each hour of their work. You should tip this way instead of giving a 20% of the total price as you don’t tip on the additional costs.
Contact us
Remember that this is your move and you are ultimately in charge when working with NYC moving companies. Even if you hire a full service moving company You should be there when your belongings are being packed, loaded, and unpacked at their final destination. Give movers New York a call for further information. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions. We will always gladly answer and offer a possible solution for every problem. Our services are tailored to your needs, reliable, affordable, and one of the best in the business.
