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Moving: Pack to Protect
It's the truth known to everyone: moving is a headache. Especially if one has a larger place and stayed there for a longer period of time: number of furniture pieces, dishes, clothes and other items seem to grow at an exponential rate.
When a moving day comes, you can leave everything to the movers, from packing to actual moving. That's a preferred option for everyone, but what if your budget is tight? Packing some of your items can surely save you a substantial amount of money.
Assuming you are not a professional mover and are on the budget, my common recommendation to people when asked how they need to prepare for their move is this: leave furniture packing to the professionals, especially if you have higher end or antique furniture. This way the chances of them being damaged or otherwise tampered are kept to a minimum (provided your movers are actual professionals and know what they are doing). So, leave the furniture to people who do this for a living. However, in order to stay within your budget, pack up all the smaller items, such as dishes, toys, clothes and other items of this sort. General rule of thumb is: whatever can be fit in the boxes, can be and should be packed by you. Assuming you are on a budget, of course.
If you choose to pack up your furniture yourself, first step is planning: make a list of items you will be moving. The goal of this initial planning is to determine what kind, and how much, of packing supplies will be needed.
Chances are you will need several, very likely, even all of the following packing materials:
- Shrink wrap;
- Bubble wrap;
- Sealable plastic bags;
- Moving blankets;
- Boxes;
- Packing tape;
- Mattress and sofa covers.
So, you made a list; determined amount and type of packing supplies needed; got the supplies. Let the fun begin!
The first step is to empty all the dressers, drawers and cabinets. Next, disassemble any pieces that can be disassembled. Furniture manuals, if any are left, will come in handy. Next, use shrink wrap to wrap all the pieces up; use packing tape to secure edges and corners, if needed, although in many cases this will not be needed since shrink wrap has a feature of sticking ("good sticking", which means it will not damage your furniture).
If you choose to move your furniture yourself, please make sure you have the thick moving blankets. Otherwise, do not even start loading your rental truck! Trust me, I've seen people trying to save a buck and moving their furniture without furniture/moving blankets: it's sad to see their furniture afterwards.
I hope you haven't forgotten that moving by yourself is pretty much a mission impossible. You will need at least one helper with a strong back and friendly enough to agree on helping you.
Be careful with your furniture, especially while in the house, as if you were operating a heavy duty tractor. This is not a Porsche or Lotus for sure! Do not make sudden moves; do not rush. It's way better to spend an extra hour than to spend another day repairing the holes in the walls after spinning around with your furniture in the house.
Use dollies if the pieces are too heavy to carry. Of course, there's a very good chance you won't be able to use a dolly inside of your residence: furniture will have to be carried through the doors and corners "manually". But outside, it will be a breeze, if you utilize the dolly right. And hopefully you got a moving truck with a liftgate - this prevents a lot of damaged spines, and saves quite a bit of time and energy. And - I cannot stress the importance of this step enough - remember to cover every piece of furniture with those thick moving blankets. Otherwise, all your previous work and spent time on packing and loading will be wasted.
Hopefully this will help you to make your transition from one place to another smoother. Moving is not a rocket science: it's more of a common sense thing. If you have it - move yourself; if you are better with computers or other activities and have a little higher budget, simply box up your smaller items, and leave everything else to the professionals.
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I only had a small budget to allow me to move from my two bedroom apartment to my storage unit, there were 3 guys they really helped me out. They were on time, quick and got the job done. I would use them if you are on a very tight budget. They were very friendly and respectable guys. I used them with moving from a two bedroom apartment to a storage unit not far from where the apartment was, it took about 2.5 hours in total. quotes |
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These guys are great - they were courteous, on time, professional, and very good at what they do! |
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Consultant by the name of Richard was nice and informative. The move went well. I had no issues. I would use them again. Move was done within 2 hours. Drivers went over and beyond to help me move items that we're not packed. This was one of the easiest moves I have had thanks to the drivers. They were very nice as well. All in all the service was great. They got the job done. It was what I needed. I appreciate the helpfulness of Richard and the movers. quotes |
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Our move went very well. We were very worried because our leather furniture on the terrace level was larger and wider than the exit door. We thought the leather might get ripped. Anyway, the movers took extra care to wrap with blankets and shrink wrap and all went fine...I'd use them again quotes |
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I was greatly impressed with the management professional level when I placed my Order. I was given a quote price which was fair to me. The Move was so smooth and the staff were very cooperative and supportive. Punctual and highly trained. The move was successfully completed within timeframe. I surely would recommend Milestone Relocation Services to my friends and acquaintees. Good Job! quotes |
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I was very pleased with my moving experience with Milestone. Quite frankly I was shocked when I called over Ten moving companies in Atlanta for quotes..... Wow EXPENSIVE to move less than 30 miles.... Most companies in Atlanta wanted over $700 to move my belongings. Milestone was very affordable and great customer service from Ron throughout the process. I would recommend Milestone to anyone. quotes |
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My short move to my first home was a definite milestone for me, and Milestone Relocation handled everything from beginning to end in a very friendly and professional manner. From the first phone call to schedule, from communications with the movers on my special day...everything was great! No surprises, no stress! I would recommend this service to anyone! quotes |
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Definitely happy that I decided to use Milestone. The initial assessment that was done with Richard Gordon was great; he was very polite and thorough in explaining the process and costs. The movers arrived within the expected timeframe and got straight to work. My reservation was for two movers/three hours of work. It took about 4.5 hours for them to move my furniture from my 1st floor one bedroom apartment to my 3rd floor one bedroom apartment that was located about 5 minutes away. What's with the extra 1.5 hrs you might ask???? Well my new apartment is located on the 3rd floor. The building does not have a loading dock and has only 1 elevator that can fit a total of 2 adults at a time. The stair case is also slightly narrow So this meant that everything that was not a chair, a box, or a bin had to be carried upstairs. I do have to mention I had several heavy typical pieces of furniture including an elliptical. With that being said, the movers definitely did the best they could without complaining and my furniture arrived with (understandably) only a few scratches here and there. Take a chance and go with Milestone Relocation Services. quotes |
| | My move was a local move and would've been simple enough, except I live in Atlanta and moved just after the 1st snowstorm of 2014. I had taken 2 days off from work to take my time packing but because of the storm none of my friends could make it. I was totally stressed out to say the least, but Milestone Relocation made it stress free for me. The movers called about 30 minutes ahead of time to let me know they were on their way. They arrived on time and worked quickly and efficiently. This was no small feat given that there was still alot of snow and ice around after the storm. All of my belongings arrived undamaged and all my boxes were put in the rooms as requested for easy unpacking on my part. They put together my bed and entertainment center (which is crucial for a 5'4" 125 lb. single woman). To me the experience was worth every penny and I wouldn't hesitate using them again or recommending them to others. quotes |
| | Milestone Relocation was on time, efficient, and professional. We had 2 hours to move my girlfriend and not only did we finish in less than 2 hours but not a single thing went wrong. I would HIGHLY recommend this company to any of my friends. quotes |
| | I was worrying about how I would get my stuff moved up 3 flights of stairs with my family/friends all the way in Louisiana. Milestone came through and finished in record time without a scratch. They took care of me and my belongings. Definitely my go-to moving company hands down!! quotes |
| | My husband and I purchased a new house in Atlanta, and hired Milestone movers to transport everything from an old house. 3 movers were assigned to our 3 bedroom house. I can tell they clearly have been doing this for a long time, based on their efficiency and professionalism. I will use this moving company again, and would recommend them to everyone. Thank you! quotes |
| | I used movers for the first time ever. I have moved plenty of times but never thought it was a good idea to use a moving service. Milestone was amazing. It was nice to have someone do the moving for me. The movers were on time and completed the move in a timely manner. Thanks! quotes |
| | Milestone movers were great. Two guys came and were able to move me promptly and efficiently within 3 hrs. I ended up getting lost trying to get them to my new apt, but they were able to find it with ease on their GPS. I would definitely recommend Milestone movers. Great service. quotes |
| | Richard, please pass along my thanks to Jonathan and Shaquille they are assets to your company. They called me the night prior to the move to confirm and called when they were minutes away and arrived on time and greeted me and my family respectfully and immediately began working non stop doing everything I asked and going above and beyond while maintaining a professional persona. I was so impressed with them I had to let you know and hope you will pass this along to all that need to know especially those two gentlemen. This is the first time we've hired movers but it will not be the last thanks to their performance. I've already told my Time Warner Cable coworkers and my family about my experience with Milestone and hope that every crew and helper are like Jonathan and Shaquille because I didn't have to touch anything and since I'm having another back surgery next week they helped me by not having to take a chance and create more damage to my back before I go under. Hiring those two young men was a great decision by your company and they most definitely love their job which is a rare thing in today's society. I wish them continued success and growth in whatever paths they take with the attitudes they have the sky is certainly the limit for them. Thanks again your customer for life, quotes |
| | Great movers, highly recommend to anybody, great moving experience! quotes |
| | My move was really easy with the Milestone Relocation Solutions. I already had everything boxed and furniture disassembled. The movers (two guys) showed up on time and moved my boxes and furniture very carefully! The move took exactly as long as they estimated, so I was very pleased with the movers and the company in general. It cost exactly how much they estimated with no hidden fees, and nothing was broken in process. The movers were very attentive to my needs of where the furniture and boxes need to go in my new home, and accommodated my requests. I am happy. Will definitely use again. quotes |
| | The two guys arrived early and had the truck loading in an hour. They were amazing and got over to the new place and did not mess around setting up bed and furniture where you wanted it. They are great thanks. quotes |
| | My move went very well. Movers arrived early and called prior to arrival as expected. They worked within the quoted timeframe. No hidden fees or additional charges were added and I would recommend this service to others. quotes |
| | Can't say enough about Milestone Relocation in Atlanta. I was really pleased with my move. |
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| | ...thank you! They did an excellent job, worked smooth and at a great pace, were helpful and made sure at the end(a few times) that I did not need anything else thrown away, moved carried out etc etc!! I've used another company probably 3/4 different times with 3-4 men and they moved slower and had more problems then your 2 guys! Took your guys no time to take my bed apart and 4 guys another time it took them so long, was frustrating lol ?!! So a great review from me, and I will b calling you again when I need you guys!! quotes |
| | I had Milestone Relocation move me yesterday. They arrived in the scheduled time range, were careful and thoughtful with my fragile items, including a huge baby grand piano. |
| | My experience with Milestone was highly rewarding. Great people to work with, more than fair prices. |
| | I just wanted to thank you for a quick and courteous service, as well as outstanding customer service. You guys are great. Thanks a lot for making this nightmare called moving effortless. quotes |
| | This company comes highly recommended because of their pofessional and efficient business manner. Packing and moving services were superb. 2 gentlemen were very knowledgeable and efficient at reassembling my furniture. |
| | This was by far the best moving experience I have ever had. The two men that assisted us were kind, professional and went above and beyond our expectations. We will definitely be using your services in the future! quotes |
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