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!

What are items you should transport personally

When packing for the move, there are some rules you’ll have to follow. Some of these rules include knowing which packing materials to use, how to pack fragile items, what to do after the decluttering… If you’ve read our blog carefully, then we’re sure you already have the answers to these questions. And that’s great! But, let us ask you one more thing – do you know which items you should transport personally instead of loading them to the moving truck? In order to help you answer this, we’ve created a guide regarding this topic. So, make sure to keep reading if you want to learn more about it!

The importance of knowing which items you should transport personally

When preparing the relocation, you’ll be faced with two options – relocating on your own or hiring a moving company. Even though both of these options come with upsides and downsides, it’s always better to have moving experts by your side. With their help, your relocation will be much easier! You can even get additional services, such as packing services NJ and put them in charge of every aspect of your move. However, you will need to make sure that the company you’ve hired is one of the best in your area! Average moving companies won’t be able to provide you with the quality moving service you’re looking for.

Inform yourself about the items your movers wouldn’t want to move.

So, all you have to do is hire a moving company, let them load all of your belongings to the moving truck and that’s it! Right? Well, not really. Even after hiring a moving company, there are still some of the items you should transport personally. This is because there are items that your movers wouldn’t want to move or mean a lot to you and that’s why you want to make sure they won’t get lost during transportation. For example, some of your valuables are the type of items you should transport personally. Also, let’s not forget about dangerous goods. In case you need to transport some of them to the new location, your movers won’t be able to move them. You’ll have to organize the transport on your own and meet some of the safety regulations.

The list of the items you should transport personally

As you can see, due to many reasons you should transport some of the items you own to the new location by yourself. Because we wanted to help you pack and have a successful relocation, we’ve written which are the most important items you should transport personally. We’re sure this information will be very useful to you.

Sentimental items

In order to make sure that your old grandma’s pearls will survive the move to the new location, you should have them by your side. Items that mean a lot to you, usually aren’t that big. Thus, you’ll transport them on your own with ease. So, when your movers load a moving truck, make sure the items that mean the most to you aren’t packed in these boxes.

Valuable items

Valuable items are one of the items you should transport personally. This goes for your laptop, money, jewelry, and so on. You can place them in your backpack or in a box that you’ll keep next to you during the move. However, this doesn’t mean you should move on your own a piano or antiques. Even though these items are very expensive and probably mean to you, remember that there are lots of great piano and antique movers NJ. They are trained to relocate these kinds of items as safely as possible. So, getting their services is a better idea than trying to relocate on your own something like a piano.

Keep valuables by your side and you won’t have to worry about whether they’ll get lost during transportation.

Important documents

Whether you’re moving an office or your home, we’re sure you’ll have a lot of documents to prepare for the move. However, you’ll want to keep some of these documents by your side. These important papers are:

Medical records
Personal identification
Financial documents
Tax documents
Insurance documents, and so on

You should find a case for them and place everything in your car. People lose things all the time during relocations. And, this is something you definitely don’t want to lose.

Dangerous goods

As we have already told you, moving companies won’t move items such as those that are flammable or hazardous. These kinds of items can make serious damage inside a moving truck and ruin all of your belongings. Sure, it’s safe to keep them in your garage or under the sink. But, placing flammables in a truck where temperatures can get high is a big NO! In case you need to move these goods, inform yourself first about whether you should be able to do it. And if you change your mind, check with the Bureau of Hazardous Waste Compliance & Enforcement how to dispose of your hazardous waste properly.

There’s no room for dangerous goods inside a moving truck

Essentials box

Whether you’re moving just a few blocks away or to a different state, you should pack an essentials box. This is the box that should contain all the items you’re going to need during the first few days in your new home until you unpack all of your moving boxes. There are no rules when it comes to making a local or nationwide relocation kit! People have different needs and only you know what you’ll need during these days. This is the box you should keep in your car so make sure to pack bottles of water and some food. There you have it! These are the items you should transport on your own instead of loading them to the moving truck. In case you have some additional questions or you want to hire our moving pros, feel free to contact us. Moving of America is here to make your relocation as simple as possible!