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!

Tips for storing Christmas decorations

Christmas is truly a magical time of year! All the decorations are special ingredients when it comes to Christmas magic. Creating your perfect, magical Christmas scene, decorating your tree and your home – those are just some of the most exciting and interesting things when it comes to Christmas. But what most people really don’t like is the moment that comes next – storing Christmas decorations. Especially if you have just moved, and you are simply tired of all the packing and unpacking. And that is why we created this simple guide with tips and tricks that will help you to store Christmas decorations in time!

How to start storing Christmas decorations?

Well, first of all, you should go through all of your decorations and declutter. Christmas decorations can accumulate pretty quickly and decluttering them is the first and the most important step. We are sure you are wondering how to declutter the Christmas decorations? Well, first of all, you should start with the decorations that are slightly damaged or broken. You might be emotionally connected to some of them, and that is okay. But you really should not keep all of the broken or damaged decorations. Also, does the decorations you have still fit your style? Avoiding decluttering is one of the most common storage mistakes people make.

You need to go through your Christmas decorations and sort them in a way you prefer

Sort all of your Christmas decorations

So, once you know that you need to declutter your Christmas decorations before you store them the next step is to sort them. You can sort them and categorize them in a way that you prefer. For example, you can sort them by the room if you set up your home the same or similar way every year. Or you can sort them into categories that are similar. The important thing is to store them in a way that is logical and easy to remember to you. Especially if you store them into private storage. The next tip is where you should store Christmas decorations.

What is the best place to store the Christmas decorations?

Well, the holidays are there every year. So the best thing to do is to invest in good and quality storage. The best thing to do is to invest in plastic bins or some storage organizer with proper space for ornaments, lights, etc. If you have enough space, you can store them somewhere in your home – garage or some closet. In case you don’t you can always contact moving companies Clifton NJ and ask them for their storage options. Your decorations might be much safer there than at your garage.

Plastic bins are a one-time investment that will help you a lot!

What do you need when it comes to storing Christmas decorations?

So, as we mentioned it would be great to get plastic bins that you can use as storage for all of your decorations. You will make that investment only once and you can be sure that all of your Christmas decorations will be safe. But besides this, you will need plastic reusable zip bags, plastic wrap, cardboard, tape. If you want to store Christmas decorations properly – you will need all of this.

How to store your Christmas tree?

If you want to store the Christmas tree properly – there are a lot of different ways to do it. The most common way is to use plastic wrap. Simply, take all of your decorations off the tree and wrap your tree. That way, it will be safe and sound until next year. It will be safe from dust and dirt, no matter if you store it in your garage or in a storage unit. A lot of people are wrapping the whole Christmas tree with all the decorations. This trend is alive simply because for some people it is a great save of time. What you will do is up to you!

The best way to store your Christmas tree is to wrap it with plastic wrap

Use clear zip bags for Christmas ornaments

The best way to always know where are your decorations is to use clear zip bags. You can sort them according to color, type… Anything that helps you organize and store Christmas decorations safely and fast. After you have packed the decorations into zip bags, you can sort them through plastic containers and make sure that they will not break. You can use some blankets or similar just to make sure that they will not break.

Be creative with when it comes to storing Christmas decorations

So, there are a lot of new and creative ways to store Christmas decorations every year. For example, one of the popular things to do is to cut out a small piece of cardboard and wrap your Christmas lights around it. That way they will not get tangled or damaged. Also, you will be able to easily access them next year.

To avoid tangling Christmas lights you can wrap them around the piece of cardboard

One of the ways to store Christmas decorations and recycle is to use plastic bottles. If you have long garlands – you can store them into a plastic bottle and avoid any possible damage. That way – they won’t get wrapped up around the rest of your Christmas decorations. But keep in mind, that since you have a lot of different ornaments made from different materials a great thing to do is to rent a storage unit that is climate controlled. It is maybe a bonus feature that can cost extra – but it can save you a lot of money in the long run.

What to do with wreaths?

If you have a lot of wreaths – and we mean a lot – a great way to store them is using a clothes rack. You can simply wrap them in a plastic wrap and hang them on the clothes rack. And, the clothes rack can go to your basement or your garage. Just keep in mind, if you are clearing out your garage or basement – be careful with your Christmas wreaths. Storing Christmas decorations can be fun, and the whole family can do it.