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Moving Tips

Our Estimate Montgomery Movers begins your relocation with your free in home estimate to establish your specific needs. The information obtained at this time helps us accurately estimate the cost of your move. Once completed you are now able to budget for your moving expenses.

Deciding When To Pack Most of the time we can pack a home in one to two days, depending on the size of the home and the particular items to be packed. The first and last weeks of the month are always the busiest time of the month for moving.

Appliances Some appliances require servicing that may result in additional charges, please be sure to discuss the following items with your Move Coordinator

Washer and Dryer
Refrigerators and Freezers
Microwave Ovens
Ranges
Chandeliers
Large Aquariums
Organs and Pianos
Grandfather Clocks

Packing Basics Along with communication, organization and equipment: the proper packing of your belongings is essential to a pleasant moving experience. Whether our professional packers pack your belongings or you do it yourself Montgomery Movers is glad to assist you with materials and advice.

Labeling Boxes The proper labeling of boxes will save time and money on delivery assuring that each box is delivered to it's proper location. If you have a split delivery, proper labeling, indicating so is essential to let the crew know how to load the truck.

Walk Through with the Packers Upon completion of the packing, do a final "walk through" to make sure all items desired are packed. Be sure to check the attic, basement, garage, storage room, closets, drawers, dishwasher and crawl spaces.

Unpacking Montgomery Movers is able to provide unpacking services if desired. If you wish, ask about these services at time of estimate to obtain the charges. During unpacking items will be removed from the boxes and placed on counter tops, table tops, floors and beds.

Debris Removal The charge for debris removal in the River Region is $50.00. Please call your Move Coordinator to schedule.

Select the Packing Tips tap at the top of this page for additional information.

The Following Services May Result in Additional Charges:

Items Left Behind
Special Requests on Delivery
Overtime Loading or Unloading
Extra Pickup and/or Delivery
Debris Pick Up
Rearranging Furniture
Packing Materials
Packing Services
Unpacking
Long Carries
Shuttle Services
Excessive Stairs
Paper Pads for Storage
Any Required Third Party Services

Deciding When To Move More than likely a separate crew will load and deliver than packed. Most jobs will be loaded and delivered the same day, typically the day following the day that packing is completed. However, some jobs may require more than one day, if so, your move coordinator will establish this at time of estimate.

Communicate If you have any questions or changes to the details of your move, please call your move coordinator as soon as possible, so Montgomery Movers can have the chance to accommodate your needs. Communication is key to a successful relocation experience.

Additional Items That Require Special Attention The following items may also require servicing, please consult your Move Coordinator about the following items:

Plasma TVs
Personal Computers
Hot Tubs
Pool Tables
Stereo Equipment
Water Beds
Plants
And any other items that you are not sure about.

Time of Load Be present or have someone that can make decisions on your behalf present at time of load. Make sure the lead crew member has good phone numbers to contact you along with good driving directions to destination.

Unloading Your movers will place all furniture and boxes in rooms directed by you or by the label on the boxes. Typically we place each item one time. If an item is damaged or missing now is the time to notify the crew leader.

Items That Montgomery Movers is not Responsible For We recommend that you transport the following items yourself:

Currency, Coins & Collections
Personal Papers such as Deeds and Wills
Securities
Jewelry, Watches
Precious Stones
Collectibles
Photo Albums
Sentimental Items

Items We Cannot Transport The U.S. Secretary of Transportation does not allow the transport by moving companies of "Hazardous Materials". Below are some of the most common household items that are excluded from transport:

Combustible Liquids rubbing alcohol, lubricants (motor oil, WD-40), and antifreeze compounds
Corrosives acids, drain cleaners, photography chemicals, bleach, batteries and pool chemicals
Explosives propane tanks, fire extinguishers, aerosol cans, ammunition, fertilizers and fireworks
Arms handguns
Flammables thinners, kerosene, paint, turpentine, matches, sterno wood oil stains, petro-based garden sprays, flares, charcoal briquettes, fire starter logs, etc.
Food open liquids and frozen foods

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