Do you move in the cold? Snow?
Margaret Weathers • December 29, 2022
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Well as summer winds to an end and autumn sneaks in, we switch from dealing with heat to dealing with snow and cold. Not right away, but it's coming.
My first concern is always SAFETY!! No one needs to get hurt. So I need the walkways clear of ice and snow. If there is a chance that the movers can slip on the floor, then having something to prevent that is ideal.
If the roads are impassible, obviously we have to work through that. Trucks are big and heavy and while it's harder for them to get stuck, it's easy for someone to cut in front of them and slam on the breaks, looking for a payday. Trucks take longer to stop.
Rain is never fun to move in. Summer or winter - it sucks! Most of the time this decision is up to the shipper. We will move in the rain but can't be held responsible if your goods do get wet. Obviously we try to mitigate that. I tell people that I control a lot of things in my world, but the weather still isn't one of them! I never penalize a customer who cancels on the same day due to weather. So don't let that be your concern.
This is a partnership. :)
HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM? We have an internal process for handling claims. The best thing you can do to protect your interest is to document via writing and photos as much as possible. Keep all packaging etc.
MOVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS Moving during the holidays is never ideal, but life does not take a break for our personal celebrations. While we do not move on Christmas Day, we will accommodate other days as necessary.
There are items that you may need immediately upon arrival at your new home. To keep track of it, we recommend getting a clear tote and putting it in your car. These are things like medications, next day work clothes, remote controls to tvs etc.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SCREWS FROM MY FURNITURE? Many times beds and other furniture items are assembled with screws or other hardware. We recommend that you have some sealable baggies available to put them in and label them per item (kind bed, queen bed, Mary's bed, Tommy's dresser mirror screws) and so forth.
DO WE MOVE HOT TUBS? We do move hot tubs, but much like safes, we need to know all the details at both locations as well as it needs to be disconnected and empty prior to our arrival.
WE DON'T WORK ON THANKSGIVING SO THAT OUR EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY THEIR TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES!! ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES!!
DO YOU MOVE SAFES? I get this question a lot. And yes, we do. But we need to know a lot more about the safe than, "it's heavy"!! Make/brand Model Height Weight Depth Stairs at load address? Stairs at unload address? Going over grass at either address? Will it be empty? Does the door come off? Basically I need to know everything about it so that I can plan and have proper resources.
DO YOU MOVE MOTORCYCLES? We can accommodate moving motorcycles both locally and long distance however we need to schedule this appropriately and well in advance.
DO YOU MOVE INTERNATIONALLY? We do not do international moves but we can prepare the items for shipping for you.
HOW DO I PAY FOR MY MOVE? We take most methods of payment. If paying with credit or debit, that can be provided to the office the day before. If it is to be invoiced, that needs to be approved in advance. If paying with cash, that will need to be discussed in advance as well.
