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A move should be
well prepared
in advance. The better prepared you will be, the smoother and
more economical (up to %50 cheaper and quicker in the case of an
hourly charged move) the move will be. Here is a section that should
help you in your planning and preparation.
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General advice
- Have a look at the calendar to make sure you won't run out of
time.
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If you have kids, make sure to hire a babysitter or have some family
member take care of them
on the day of the move. It can
sometimes be dangerous and cumbersome to have children or pets
around on moving day.
- Prepare a plan of where
you will want the movers to put your belongings at the destination.
- Try
to eat the frozen food in your freezer ahead of time to reduce the
risk of spoiling in transit.
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Packing
- Use
2
cube professional moving boxes if possible for
most of your belongings.
- Even out the weight
equally, in the case of books, you should fill the box half way with
books
and
the rest with light items such as cushions for example.
- Packing is time
consuming, if you have a busy schedule start packing at least a week
in
advance, you will be
surprised at how long it takes and how much thing you have. We also
offer
a packing service in
addition to actual moving, please call or e-mail us for details.
- Clearly indicate the
contents of the boxes and in what room you would like the movers to
place them.
- Do not put flammable or
explosive items in the boxes.
- Do not place unwrapped
objects in boxes, sterile
packing paper is very effective at
cushioning fragile items
inside boxes.
- Try to use original
packaging materials for televisions and electronic equipment if
possible.
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The day before
the move:
- Unhook your stereo,
computers and any electronic appliance, pack the cables in boxes.
- Take all paintings off
the walls.
- Empty the fridge and
freezer in order to let them defrost, don't leave any water in
appliances.
- Do not water the plants
a few days prior to the move, or as little as possible.
- If parking is
difficult, try to save a spot for the moving truck.
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Things to do on the day
of the move:
- Gather your ID, keys,
wallet and items that you will need on the day of the move.
- Do not pack medications
in case of emergencies.
- Keep on your person,
any jewelry, cash, or precious metals, they are not protected with
the insurance
- Keep the phone
connected or your mobile phone on, the day of the move.
- Make sure the elevators
are booked at both locations.
If you follow these steps, you won't
have anything to do on the day of the
move but to relax and wait until it's over !
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