Contact Falla Movers for free in-home estimate & book moving date
Contact utilities, banks, insurance companies etc. 30 days prior to moving date
Determine destination access for a large moving truck in residential or commercial areas
Determine if parking permits are needed at destination condos or office buildings
Book elevator times
On moving day check basement, garage and attic to make sure all wanted items are taken on the van
Cheapest moving estimate is not always best
Packing & Organizing
Movers cartons are sized for better stacking. Ask your moving consultant
Start packing a few boxes each day
Do not use newspaper to wrap items. The print will rub off and soil or damage your items
Pack your belongings room by room to make unpacking easier
All cartons must be securely sealed with tape
When packing china, place heavy items on bottom and all flat pieces on edge
CD’s DVD’s & record albums should be packed on edge
Blankets, pillows etc can be packed in large boxes
Lamps & lampshades should be packed in separate boxes
Cartons should weigh no more than 50 lbs.
Clearly mark boxes “do not move” for cartons you plan to take yourselves i.e. Currency, jewelry and valuable papers
What To Dispose Of
Dispose of old or unwanted items prior to move or have a garage sale
Dispose of all flammables prior to moving day
Dispose of oily mops & rags
Drain lawnmower and other machinery of gas & oil
Defrost refrigerator & freezer a few days prior to moving day and dry out
Furniture and Appliances
Swing sets & garden furniture should be dismantled
Gas appliances need to be disconnected by a licensed service person prior to moving
Clean appliances
Waterbeds to be drained and disassembled
When disassembling furniture, tape small parts or hardware to the main base or place all small parts in a box marked “Move in Box”
Movers will take apart most beds
You can leave lightweight items in dresser drawers but do not put books or other heavy items in them. Be sure to remove valuables
Ceiling fixtures, drapery tracks, curtain rods, etc. need to be removed
Leave furniture as it presently is in your home. Our trained crews can load your effects faster and easier this way, than if it’s all placed in one room
