Helpful Moving Tips

• Summer is peak moving season. If you are flexible with your dates, consider moving on a date other than the first and last days of the month.
• If possible book your moving date – 60 to 90 days in advance, especially in the summer season.
• Make a 'TO DO' lists and set goals and deadlines.
• Dispose of any hazardous materials. (Paint, bleach etc)
• Change your mailing address.
• Inform friends and/or family of your moving date in case assistance is required.
• Dispose of any belongings that you do not want to take with you to your new place. (Garage sale, Salvation Army, Recycle)
• Remember to sign up for services at new address prior to arrival (phone, hydro etc.)
• Make arrangements for childcare on moving day
• Reserve elevators/meter parking if required
• Save moving receipts because many expenses incurred from moving are tax deductible
• Confirm and Finalize arrangements with Lawyer or landlord (Key possession)
• Prior to moving date -use things that are not able to be moved, such as cleaning chemicals and frozen foods, propane etc.
• Leave a note with your new address in the house for future residents so they can forward any mail.
• Ensure we have your destination details such as phone numbers and proper addresses.
• Confirm travel arrangements for family members and pets.

Moving Cost Factors / Variables

• Being as organized as possible will always minimize the cost of a move.
• Truck access is very important. The distance the crew has to travel at the load and unload location will affect the duration of the job.
• Elevators should be reserved because availability during peak moving times and in certain establishments may cause unwanted setbacks.
• Additional stairs or items not mentioned during the estimate
• Weather conditions, construction, traffic congestion can affect travel time
• Packing and cleaning during the day of the move will sometimes slow down the crew’s progress
• If unable to acquire keys or former tenant/owner not yet vacated
• Being uncertain of where things are going at the unload location
• Label boxes ie. Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 2
• Requiring additional set up assistance for appliances, electronics, beds etc
• Ask about available cleaning services
• Ask about available haul away services