Category: Movers

Moving Packing Service

We’re confident that just about anyone who’s moved will understand us when we say this: one of the biggest pains of moving is packing. If you haven’t yet experienced this (lucky you), you’ll see when that day comes—it won’t take long before you realize it too. At least when you’re unpacking, you have some form of immediate gratification to look forward to—no deadlines, new homey canvas, getting all settled in. One of the most exciting parts, of course, is getting to choose placement and going all feng shui on your new home to finally nab that sought-after “look” you’ve been relishing on Pinterest. That part is a blast—and we know it well.

but not so much with packing. During this tedious part of the process, you’ve got a number of things to worry about, such as:

Finding enough boxes

Locating specialized boxes for some of your more vulnerable or valuable possessions

Trying to stay organized with labeling and categorizing

Figuring out a way to haul everything in as few trips as possible

Packing the truck

Full-Service Option

Understandably, we have a substantial number of customers who need to move but don’t want to deal with the moving process; so instead, they hire a great, affordable moving company to do the nitty gritty—the whole process of:

Packing

Loading

Shipping

Unloading

Unpacking

Arranging and positioning at the new location

Partial Service

Having said that, we offer a variety of moving services fit for any budget which can be a more convenient, pocket-friendly choice for many. Essentially, you choose a partial amount of stuff for us to pack and move, and you the other. This service option will get you spot-check help on items you may consider vulnerable, or requiring special care; these would include dishes, antiques, family heirlooms, artwork, sculptures, etc. In this scenario, you can choose to handle however many packages or items you wish, and leave the items you really want to protect to us.

Supply Provisions

Some of our customers will want to handle as much of the move as they can, to save on costs. However, they may end up running into issues like the aforementioned orphaned flat-screen television, or the large appliances. Fortunately, our trucks carry a full inventory of supplies for customers who prefer to keep it DIY (do-it-yourself). These include:

Tailored boxes

Packing peanuts

Styrofoam

Stretch wrap

Wrapping paper

The Guide To Moving House

Keep An Inventory Of Your Items & Prepare Measurements

The first step to moving house would be to make a list and categorise your items. A great way to start would be to walk through each room of your home and categorise the essential items in each individual room to ensure nothing is missed out. While it might be tempting to take everything with you to your new home, take the opportunity to do some quick spring cleaning. Everyone has junk and old items that no longer have any use and should be thrown away.

Preparing The Necessary Packing Materials & Start Packing

Not sure how to pack for moving house? Start by choosing the right packing materials to save time and transport your belongings safely without any hiccups or damage.

Here is a list of 3 packing materials you will need to make packing easier and more systematic:

Cardboard Boxes

These will be the staple packing materials needed for your move. Getting cardboard boxes of various sizes will be important, allowing you to segregate the heavy and fragile items away from items generally easier to transport such as clothes and books.

Plastic Boxes and Containers

Great to store your electronics such as your laptop and computer parts, these waterproof plastic boxes help you to easily identify your items as well as transport them in an environment that is free from water risk.

Bubble Wrap & Foam Peanuts

If you have items such as porcelain, ceramics and paintings that need to be transported, covering them in bubble wrap is ideal to protect their surfaces from damage.

Plan Which Items Go Into Which Room & Label Your Boxes

Planning which items to place in each of your rooms is crucial and best done from the start! Understanding where to place each item beforehand allows you to group your items together and label your boxes according to the specific room they belong to. When labelling, take note and separate your living essentials such as toiletries and foodstuffs from the rest of your items as these would be the first to be unloaded and unpacked once you reach your new home.

Prepare A Moving Day Pack Full Of The Essentials

Moving house is a process and will likely take you a few days to a week to finish unpacking. Having a moving day pack will help you stay comfortable and cover the living essentials should the process be delayed.

Include in your backpack or duffel bag:

A fresh change of clothes for the family

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Toilet paper

Your handphone charger and relevant adaptors

Your medication (if any)

Fresh bed sheets and pillow covers

Get Quotes From House Moving Companies & Start Negotiating

While you might have a recommendation from your friend who just moved home a few months back, it is always better to get at least three quotes from professional movers

Quality Moving Services

Packing/Unpacking

Leave the packing, unpacking, and organization to the experts.

Disassembly/Reassembly

Get help with washers, dryers, bed frames, mounted TVs, and more.

Storage

Need a temporary home for all your belongings? We’ve got you covered.

Transparent Pricing

We offer some of the most affordable local and long distance moving rates in the country. We believe in transparent and honest pricing, which is why we start by giving every customer a moving quote that’s as accurate and detailed as possible

On Time… Every Time!

Whether you are moving across town or across the country, our team of skilled professionals will prioritize your move and get you moved on-time! We don’t think it’s fair to keep our customers waiting. Your time is valuable, and moving day is stressful enough without worrying about unreliable movers. Don’t let a no-show moving company ruin your day.

Protecting Your Fragile Items

Moving takes our responsibility for your belongings seriously. We have a fantastic record of customer service and are fully insured to guarantee you a worry-free move. Your team of movers has been trained to properly pack items, disassemble/reassemble furniture, load the moving truck, and more. We pride ourselves on treating your belongings as if they were our own

Thousands of Happy Customers

Check out our great mover reviews and see what other customers have to say about their experience with us. Our team of dedicated moving professionals is here to serve you throughout the moving process, from start to finish.

Moving Guide

Hiring A Moving Company

If you plan on hiring a moving company, you might want to do some research first. Please review the sites below for more great information about moving and to find a company whose services fit you best

What Do I Look For When Hiring A Moving Company?

The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) offers a Certified Mover Program for moving companies throughout the United States. This program consists of professional movers that have agreed to follow “Code of Conduct,” by responding to customers both ethically and in a timely manner.

This group of movers offers:

Efficient and reliable transportation of household goods

Storage of household goods

Professional service

Prompt customer service when dealing with complaints

Arbitration

Moving Yourself

Some homebuyers choose to move themselves and their belongings. It you want to save time and money by taking on this endeavor yourself, be sure that you have ample packing supplies. Please review the sites below for some informative resources about purchasing boxes, bubble wrap, labels and tape

The Day Of The Move

The day has finally arrived! As excited as you and your family maybe about your new home and its surroundings, moving can make everything seem uncertain. It is important to take a deep breath and try not to be stressed.

Moving and Storage Experts!

completely tailor our moving services to fit your needs. After your first call, our moving consultants will begin putting together a personalized moving plan. We’ll form a plan that fits your budget, and we can take care of any and every part of the moving experience. Our services include planning, packing, sorting, labelling, storage, transportation, assembly and dissassembly of furniture and more!

Packing Services & Moving Supplies

Moving & Storage offers complete packing services that include sorting, labelling and boxing your belongings according to your personalized moving plan. We will dissassemble and reassemble any furniture, including sofas, coffee tables, beds, chairs, etc., and store all furniture using quilt-pads and blankets during the moving process.

commercial moving services cover every aspect of your upcoming move. These include devising a moving strategy that doesn’t interfere with your organization’s schedule or work-flow, conducting packing meetings, obtaining any necessary permits and working with the managers of all property sites affected by your business’s move.

services include planning, packing, sorting, labelling, storage, transportation, assembly and dissassembly of furniture and more!

Packing Services

You don’t have to worry about the packing or heavy lifting! we’ll carefully sort and pack all your belongings. We also can provide any packing supplies you might need!

Local Moves

locally-owned! We know the area and have two decads of experience performing local moves in the area.

Long Distance

Our professional moving team can help you move to anywhere and from anywhere in the country! even performs international moves. No move is too big or too small!

Storage Services

We can provide storage units to store anything you need during, before or after your move! we guarantee your belongings will be safe and secure.

What Are The Parts Of A Shipping Container?

The giant steel box that was used to house goods and cargo on long journeys overseas can be taken apart. Each part of the container serves a specific purpose and the moment you remove one facet, the container loses its functionality. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t dismantle it so you can use the container for other purposes or use the materials on their own.

There are six parts that make up a shipping container:

• Floor
• Corner posts
• Side walls
• Roof
• Cross members
• Horizontal support rails

Usually plywood is used for the floor because it will not warp when exposed to moisture and the wet environment of ocean travel. The rest of the container is made of strong steel and metal materials. Each part plays a role in how the container handles weight.

A container must also remain flexible to deal with the loading and unloading process. This process is done by crane because the containers need to be moved from boat to land or rail quickly and carefully, to ensure that the goods inside are delivered on time and without damage. Although, if you were to accidentally drop a shipping container, they are tough and will not break.

What’s the difference between watertight and waterproof?

A container that is watertight is made with materials that do not allow water to enter it. Watertight containers can also lock water in to allow for the transportation of liquid. Conversely, a container that is waterproof means that it is coated in a substance that makes it resistant to water. However, a container that is simply waterproof and not watertight can still let water in. For instance, if rain hits the outside of a waterproof container, there will be no damage. But if rain seeps into a waterproof container, its contents will incur damage.

Are shipping containers affected by condensation?

Older watertight containers can be affected by condensation if they are placed on damp ground and subject to temperature variations. The dampness of the soil will penetrate the metal container and create condensation inside it. Nevertheless, the corrugated construction and the paint used on modern containers reduce the amount of condensation that accrues so that it’s basically non-existent. If you do have an older watertight container, you can use a venting system or open the door on a dry day to force the condensation out.

Are Containers Fireproof?

Containers are made out of steel, which is a fire resistant material. Therefore, a container would only catch fire in very extreme cases, like if the container was already carrying a large amount of flammable materials. If, for whatever reason, a fire was to start inside of a container, the container would be able to prevent the fire from escalating. Containers are airtight, therefore the fire would extinguish itself once it has used up all of the oxygen inside the container. While the inside of the container in question would be damaged, at least the fire would have been prevented from spreading.

What vehicles can you load and unload using forklift trucks?

Forklift trucks provide (secure) the efficient loading and unloading of straight trucks, tractor trailers, railway cars and elevators.

What should you do to load (unload) vehicles using a forklift truck?

• Keep forks pointed downhill when traveling without a load on a ramp.
• Keep forks pointed uphill when traveling with a load on a ramp.
• Stay clear of edges of docks, rail cars or ramps. Have edges clearly marked.
• Do not tow or push railway cars or trucks with a forklift.
• Do not operate forklifts inside vehicles for long periods without ventilation.
• Make sure that the dock plate is properly secured and can support the load before driving over it. (Load weight should be clearly marked.)
• Drive carefully and slowly over the plate. Do not spin wheels.

The Importance of Loading Dock Layout

A loading dock is a necessity for nearly any kind of business or warehouse that ships or receives goods, although many people are unaware of its design and function. We at Beuschel Sales get a lot of questions from our customers about what the best kind of dock layout is in order to maximize efficiency and safety. This can vary based on any number of things, including available space for the truck to reach the loading dock, the slope of the dock approach, the loading-dock door size, bumper and dock seal projections, the type of product being loaded/unloaded, the variety of trailers using the dock, and dock height. Does it sound complicated? It can be.

One of the questions we get asked about most frequently is: Why is it necessary to cantilever a dock leveler pit away from a building on a declined approach?

The simple answer (unless you want to learn the geometry involved) is that it’s to keep the top of the trailer from hitting the building.  There are several different loading dock designs, and the original is the level-approach loading dock. This type of dock shares the same foundation as the wall of the building it’s attached to. Over the years, in an attempt to keep the trailer from moving away or “creeping” from the dock, declined approaches become more popular, especially in the north where ice buildup under the truck/trailer on approach is a concern and increases the chance of a trailer moving.  With a declined approach application, it is necessary to cantilever the dock leveler pit away from the foundation wall to keep the top of the trailer from hitting the building wall.

Most approaches to the loading dock are not completely level, of course, but the steeper the incline or decline, the more problems you’ll have. The tilt of the trailer back to the building will create a flow of water into the building when it rains, it basically becomes a 53’ long 8’ 6” wide rain gutter flowing back into the building.  Inclines or declines that are too steep will also create safety hazards for the fork truck driver to be able to climb or stop on the incline with the product.

It’s important to know both your loading dock settings and the fleet of vehicles that will use it in order to avoid both accidents and damage. Many businesses feel that having any loading dock equipment and design is good enough. They overlook the additional safety that proper equipment and design chosen for the approach, the dock, and the vehicles provides.