I've only used local NYC movers, so I don't think that info would help you. (It's Moishe's (http://www.moishes.com/)).
Normally what happens when you hire a moving company is this: they send an estimator by your house/apartment to determine what you will need (how many movers, how big of a truck). Estimates over the phone are risky--you will always leave things out. And you may end up getting a smaller truck or fewer movers than you need. You do not want that to happen.
The moving estimator will give you a hard estimate--meaning they can't charge you more if they take more time than they estimated. This estimate is based on a few things: how much stuff you have, how far you are moving, whether or not the movers have to climb up stairs, insurance--you need to get moving insurance in case something gets damaged.
If you are strapped for money, you may be tempted to use fewer movers (you are charged per mover, per hour), but don't do that. Unless you are one person with a tiny one-bedroom apartment or studio, you will need a minimum of three movers--perhaps more. Go with whatever the moving estimator recommends. They are professionals and know what they are talking about.
I assume you are doing your own packing and just leaving the heavy lifting to the movers? U-Haul, as you have probably noted sells boxes for moving. I've always used them for packing materials and I have been very satisfied. Make sure and get the right kind of tape--designed for moving boxes. Don't skimp on the wrapping paper (packing paper), or other padding. Buy special dish boxes for dishes. Use small boxes for books. Label everything by room and number (LR 1, 2, 3, BR 1, 2, 3) and mark down on a piece of paper the box label and it's contents. This will be invaluable when you are unpacking.
That's all the advice I can think of off hand. If you have other questions, just ask. I have moved every 2 years for the last 10 years, so I have gotten pretty good at it.
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Date: 2003-09-08 07:02 am (UTC)Normally what happens when you hire a moving company is this: they send an estimator by your house/apartment to determine what you will need (how many movers, how big of a truck). Estimates over the phone are risky--you will always leave things out. And you may end up getting a smaller truck or fewer movers than you need. You do not want that to happen.
The moving estimator will give you a hard estimate--meaning they can't charge you more if they take more time than they estimated. This estimate is based on a few things: how much stuff you have, how far you are moving, whether or not the movers have to climb up stairs, insurance--you need to get moving insurance in case something gets damaged.
If you are strapped for money, you may be tempted to use fewer movers (you are charged per mover, per hour), but don't do that. Unless you are one person with a tiny one-bedroom apartment or studio, you will need a minimum of three movers--perhaps more. Go with whatever the moving estimator recommends. They are professionals and know what they are talking about.
I assume you are doing your own packing and just leaving the heavy lifting to the movers? U-Haul, as you have probably noted sells boxes for moving. I've always used them for packing materials and I have been very satisfied. Make sure and get the right kind of tape--designed for moving boxes. Don't skimp on the wrapping paper (packing paper), or other padding. Buy special dish boxes for dishes. Use small boxes for books. Label everything by room and number (LR 1, 2, 3, BR 1, 2, 3) and mark down on a piece of paper the box label and it's contents. This will be invaluable when you are unpacking.
That's all the advice I can think of off hand. If you have other questions, just ask. I have moved every 2 years for the last 10 years, so I have gotten pretty good at it.