How Long Will Packing Take?

Typically, most households can be packed within a day or less.

What Does the Packing Service Include?

Packing services include a team of professional movers who have been approved, scored, and reviewed by the Moving of America Moving staff. They will properly pack your items into boxes and ensure your belongings are securely loaded and padded for safe delivery to your new destination

What If I Haven’t Finished Packing By My Scheduled Moving Day?

If your packing is not finished as your scheduled moving day approaches, then don’t hesitate to contact the project manager assigned to your move. We will promptly send our white glove movers who will assist you with packing all your remaining belongings swiftly, minimizing any delay to your move.

How And When Do I Pay For My Move?

Moving of America accepts Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Typically, movers require a partial or total payment before your move-in day. At Moving of America, we charge 100% of the total balance prior to the delivery of your items. The costs of packing supplies are non-refundable. For additional information, please see our Payment Policy.

I Have a Lot of Stuff. How Much Truck Space Will I Need?

When you speak with one of our professional Moving Advisors, they’ll conduct a thorough inventory of your residence and ask several questions about items such as that pool table and the pile of antiques stacked against the wall in the basement! The space required on the truck will depend on the items you plan to take, and pricing will be calculated accordingly.

How Many People Will Help Me Move?

Crew sizes vary depending on the items listed in your inventory. For example, pianos, fridges, armoires, safes, and other large items may require more muscle, leading to a larger crew.

What Does the Loading and Unloading Services Include?

Loading services involve properly padding furniture and loading the items into the moving truck at the origin location, as well as disassembling basic items (such as beds, dressers, and mirrors, etc.) and wrapping furniture. Unloading services involve removing all items from the truck at your destination and placing them in the appropriate rooms or areas per your instruction, as well as reassembling standard furniture (i.e. beds, dresser mirrors, etc.).

What Size Are Your Trucks?

Our trucks are fully owned and operated exclusively by us. They measure approximately 53 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet tall. While they can make it down most streets, please inform your Moving Consultant if a truck this size may have difficulty accessing your home. Based on the needs of our customers, we may also utilize a 26’ truck or portable storage container.

Can The Movers Arrange my Furniture according to My Preference in My New Home?

Absolutely yes! Once the transportation is complete, our expert residential movers will coordinate with you to carefully unpack and arrange all your belongings in your new space to your satisfaction.

What is My Protection Coverage?

Protection Coverage covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement for any items damaged while under the care of Moving of America. More information is available in our Protection Policy.

What About Lost or Damaged Goods? Are They Covered Too?

Your household goods are covered for the entire time they are under the care of Moving of America’s professional movers. Choose from two coverage levels to find the option that best suits your budget and coverage requirements.

How Far in Advance Do I Need to Schedule My Move?

Moving Of America strives to be as accommodating as possible with timing. Short notice moves are certainly possible, but can’t be guaranteed. We suggest you book your moves as early as possible, especially if you’re moving in the summer—the busiest time of year for relocation. We recommend scheduling your move seven or more days in advance to ensure the best available service.

What If My Move Dates are Specific?

When you decide on a move date, Moving of America Moving guarantees to pick up on that day. If you require a guaranteed delivery date, you need to inform your Moving Advisor. Depending on the size of the shipment, there may be an additional charge for a guaranteed delivery date. We guarantee delivery anywhere in the contiguous US within fifteen business days.

Can I Schedule A Move on a Sunday?

Yes. We offer professional moving services seven days a week, excluding major holidays.

My Move Date Changed! What Do I Do?

Don’t panic! If your moving date changes, simply contact your dedicated Moving Advisor. They’ll handle scheduling your new date. Please review our Rescheduling and Cancellation Policies for more details.

When Is the Best Time to Move?

While our movers are up to the task any time you hire us, the ideal period for moving is usually during the months when the weather is mild, i.e., during the Spring and Fall seasons.

Is It Possible to Move During Uncertain Weather?

It is possible to carry out moves in any weather. However, unless the move is necessitated by an emergency, it is not recommended by us to move during stormy or rainy weather. Our first priority is to keep our crew and your belongings safe and secure. If there is any risk, we will promptly inform you of any change in plans

What Types of Materials Are Used for Packing?

Our crews use high-quality industry-standard packing materials. To protect and cushion a customer’s items, our loading service will ensure that items are wrapped with professionally woven moving blankets. We do not use paper pads, which often tear or rip during transport.

What Happens If I Use More Or Less Space Than Estimated?

Our inventory process is designed to accurately determine your space needs before the move. If the inventory you provide is accurate, there won’t be any additional charges for extra space. However, if there are more items than initially listed, resulting in the use of additional space, your moving cost may be adjusted accordingly. This adjustment would be based on the original per-foot rate to account for the extra footage used. To prevent any surprises, please ensure your inventory is as accurate as possible during the booking process. In the event that you decide to leave items behind, you have the flexibility to adjust your inventory up to 5 days prior to your move to guarantee accuracy. Following any updates, your dedicated moving advisor will provide an updated price based on your updated inventory. If you end up using less space than initially estimated and do not notify us beforehand, there will be no changes to your costs on moving day.

What Causes My Estimated Costs to Change?

Provided we have an accurate inventory and you do not make any changes to the move dates, your estimated costs should not change. In the event of unforeseen “Additional Services” (such as multiple flights of stairs or a “long carry” when the truck cannot get close to your home), these charges would be added to your total move price. The aim of our phone inventory process is to identify and account for any potential Additional Services, thereby ensuring they are included in your total upfront price. This way, there won’t be any surprises. This is all outlined in your Order for Service Agreement.

Who Should I Contact with Questions During the Move?

Your dedicated Moving Consultant is always here to help you. Just give them a call at 201.862.8000. You can also email us info@MovingofAmerica.com. We’re excited to have your business!

Moving during a rainstorm – should you do it?

When going through a big event, humans as a species like to make a plan that will include the smallest of details. And relocation is nothing if not big – it is, after all, one of the top five most stressful events a person goes through in a lifetime. While you are directly responsible for some things, like finding and booking affordable movers Hackensack NJ, others are really beyond you, like the weather. If you wake up on the day of your move to the sounds of a rainstorm, it might feel like all of your efforts are about to go in vain. Are they really? Should you proceed with moving during a rainstorm or should you abort the mission? Let’s find out!

Will your movers postpone the move when seeing a rainstorm?

Usually, this is one of the first things people have a problem with. And it’s reasonable to ask yourself this question, especially if it has taken you ages to find the perfect antique movers and manage to book your spot. The good news is that, in most situations, this isn’t something you have to worry about. A rainstorm is by far not the perfect weather for moving, but it’s also not bad enough for movers to cancel. However, the bad news is that moving during a rainstorm will be very challenging for everyone involved.

There is no reason to worry about your movers canceling the move. Although there are exceptions.

The challenges of moving during a rainstorm

Usually, whether or not you should move during a rainstorm depends on whether or not you are ready to deal with the challenges. And don’t be mistaken – there will be a lot of them and they will be more than just a slight nuisance. The only way to know whether you are ready to deal with them is by listing them all, which is precisely what Moving of America – NJ movers are about to do!

The rain can cause a lot of damage to your items

There’s a very good reason why all items have to be completely dried before being transported. It doesn’t matter whether you are moving long-distance or just down the block (although the farther you have to move, the bigger the risk). The point is that water and dampness are not so fond of your items. That being said, light rain isn’t such a hazard for your safety – rainstorm, on the other hand, is. Heavy rain can easily soak up the boxes and reach your precious items. Once the water reaches your wooden items, well, you can only imagine the damage. To avoid that from happening, wrap every item in layers and layers of protective packaging materials. Even your old sheets can be put to good use here. With a few layers of protection, it will be very difficult for the water to reach those spots you don’t want it to reach.

Why waste your money when your old sheets can do more than a good job?

Yes, wrapping every item you own will be a huge burden, and we are very much aware of that. But, what are your other options really? If you want to keep your moving date and move even while a rainstorm is raging, you have no other options.

Your safety will be compromised

How many times have you slipped and fell because it rained? Probably a couple of times at least. We won’t get into whether you’ve hurt yourself or not – although it couldn’t have been a pleasant experience. Now, imagine how that fall would have looked like have you been carrying a heavy moving box. Forget about the damage to your items inside the box, and think about all the injuries that could have happened. From twisted ankles to broken bones – you name it, it can all happen during a fall. Luckily, it’s rather easy to protect yourself from an unwanted fall. Just cover every smooth surface with cardboard. This material can’t get slippery and with the right footwear (usually snickers), you will almost annihilate the chance of falling.

In case there’s lightning…

…just wait it out. The risks of carrying large metal appliances out of the house and into the moving truck are too big. Sure, getting struck by lightning is one of those things you think will never happen to you. But you have to stop and think for a second whether risking your safety is really worth it. And we can tell you right away that it isn’t. Besides, if this is summer we are talking about, you won’t have to wait for too long. Summer storms pass quickly, and they can even be a good thing – nothing like cooling off on a scorching hot day.

Be careful how you drive

Even if you are moving locally in NJ and won’t have to drive for more than a couple of blocks, you need to be very careful. Driving during a rainstorm will not be easy. The visibility will be lowered, the roads will be slippery, and you will be maneuvering a huge moving truck. In such a situation, it’s best to drive as slowly as you can – you are in no rush. Besides, even if you are, you have to make time for your safety and the safety of your family.

The bottom line? If you think it will be completely safe for you to move during a rainstorm, go right ahead.

So, do you think that moving during a rainstorm is worth the risk? We guess that depends on a lot of aspects, such as how urgent it is for you to move. Whatever you do, keep your safety in mind at all times. If you assess that it will be too risky to move during a rainstorm, then cancel the move. We support you either way!