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Always get
a reliable recommendation for all of the
companies that you will receive an estimate
from.
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Get at
least 4 estimates before deciding which company
you want to move your valuables.
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Comparing
the companies you get the estimates from is
always a good idea.
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Expect that
any estimate you have obtained from moving
companies will be near to the range of the
actual moving costs.
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Here are a few common
questions when moving:
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What should you prepare and/or pack before you
move?
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What should the movers not pack?
> We often get
the question, “What am I paying for, for my
move?"
> Do you need to check
on your buildings availability?
> Do you need to
reserve a moving date?
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What should you
prepare and/or pack before you move?
We suggest
that before you pack or prepare anything for your
move, you should make a list of all of the services
you need or may need the moving company to do for
you, including: items to be moved, packing materials
needed, items to be packed and unpacked by the
moving crew, any items that may need to be
disassembled and/or reassembled by the moving crew
and any other special services or handling such as,
pianos, antiques, light fixtures, appliances,
crating service, etc
If you do not
request for the moving company to pack and prepare
your items for you, here are a few helpful tips to
follow:
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You should
always use high-quality packing boxes designed
especially for the job, not “grocery store”
cartons. You can order packing supplies
and boxes directly from our location.
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Packing
books & other heavy objects in smaller boxes for
easier lifting. And pack the large boxes with
lightweight/bulky items.
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If you need
to pack your clothes, you should always use
wardrobe boxes so you can hang your garments.
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Try to
always use the same size boxes for easy stacking
on the moving truck.
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Make sure
that you fill the boxes completely. By stuffing
the open areas with packing paper, it prevents
the boxes from collapsing when stacked. Try not
to pack your fragile items to too tightly inside
the box, this will prevent breakage as well.
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And always
seal the boxes completely with packing tape to
prevent anything from getting in or out. Tape
both the bottom and the top of the boxes, so all
open spaces are covered.
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You can
mark your boxes with what is inside and what
room it is going to make the move quicker and
easier for both yourself and the moving crew.
You can put: Where it's going to? How fragile the
items are? When will you need it? What area of
the home it is going to? And so on.
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Always wrap
small and/or fragile items individually. This
prevents anything from getting damaged or any
loss whatsoever.
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Always make
sure that the items or boxes that you will need
the most are available to you, for as long as
you need them and whenever you need them once
you arrive at your new home. Remember, the last
boxes to be loaded onto the truck are usually
the first boxes to be taken off the truck.
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Making an
inventory list of your items is always helpful.
This is easy to do and it helps both you and the
moving crew to identify things better.
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And
whenever possible, it is best to re-pack some
items using their original boxes and packing
materials. This is helpful for electronics and
other items like this.
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What should the
movers not pack?
There are
always items that are more valuable than others. You
should put special detail to these things.
Even
if you are moving across the street, there are
things that should never be moved by any moving
company. If you really think about it is very simple
to figure out what items shouldn’t be moved by the
moving company. For a little help, here are a few:1
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Money,
securities, valuable papers and jewelry are the
most important things that you the customer
should take and pack on your own. Therefore, the
packing of these items are at your own risk and
the movers are rest assured that these items are
safe in your hands.
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Any
flammable items such as, aerosol cans, paints,
gasoline, oils, etc. should not be packed by the
movers.
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We often get the
question, “What am I paying for, for my move?"
Basically,
there are 4 major parts of the move for which you
will be paying for and 1 option of additional
payment for insurance. Below are these things and
they’re descriptions:
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Labor
- This is the hourly rate, per
each mover on your moving crew.
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Truck(s) - This
is the cost, per each hour for the use of the
truck or trucks on your move.
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Travel Time -
This is the cost of the time it takes, in total,
to drive to your current address, to your new
address and back to the moving companies main
facility.
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Materials - This
is the costs of packing materials and other
purposeful materials that are used on the day of
the move or delivered prior to the move.
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*Valuation -
Automatically, we cover all of our clients moves
with insurance of $.30 or $.60 (depending on
your state of origin) per pound per article
being moved. This valuation option is if you
would like to take out more insurance, than what
we automatically give the client, for an
“additional valuation fee”. This
insurance/valuation covers your belongings in
case of any harm or any occurrence to your items
while moving. (Explained in the “moving section”
of the website)
Insurance and
Valuation Coverage Information
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Do you need to check
on your buildings availability?
Very often
buildings need a notice that you will be vacating
the premises. If you live in an elevator building
where there is a lot of traffic, you might need to
reserve an elevator time for your move day. You also
might need something called a “Certificate of
Insurance”.
A
“Certificate of Insurance” is something that your
building or your buildings management company
requires from the moving company to allow the moving
company to move the client in or out of they’re
homes. You can simply contact your building
management, superintendent or concierge and find out
if this is needed. If, so, all you have to do is
contact us, with the name of the building management
contact along with their phone number and we will
take care of everything!
Certificate of Insurance Request
Please
fax your Certificate Requests to our offices fax
number,
which is (718) 361-2193, and our
representatives will take care everything for you.
Please remember to put your name, phone number and the date
of your move on the fax so we can identify where the request
is coming from.
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Do you need to
reserve a moving date?
At Avi
Moving, we know how difficult it is to choose a
mover. We want our clients to know that the move we
provide them is going to be as easy and stress-free
as possible. This is why reserving a moving date
with the moving company as soon as possible is a
benefit. This allows you time to prepare other
things that may need to be taken care of such as,
transporting your animals and plants, or other
valued items. Come moving day, you will be very
happy that you reserved your move ahead of time
allowing this extra time.
If the date
that you reserved needs to be changed to an earlier
or later date, you should always contact the moving
company at least 1-2 weeks prior to the date change.
This allows yourself and the moving company time to
prepare for your move and to also make sure that the
day you want to move will be available to you. You
should also confirm the moving date, if changed,
with your building (if required) prior to the move.
When the moving date approaches, you should contact
the moving company and confirm the date, time and
all details necessary for your move. You should do
this at least 1-3 days before your moving date. Once
your move is complete, you can start unpacking and
getting adjusted to your new home. We hope nothing
but the best of luck for you and your family in your
new home!
If you choose
to move with Avi Moving & Storage, Inc. we are
confident that our moving professionals and our
exceptional moving estimators will do their best to
ensure you a trouble-free move.
Please send
us a testimonial or recommendation letter via email
or regular postal service describing your
experience. We hope we will satisfy your moving
needs & we thank you for your business!
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