StarCity Moving

2011-11-25T09:03:00.000-08:00

Moving can be a daunting process. Belongings one has accumulated over many years have to be moved in matter of days. One has to adjust to a new environment and reality. Letting a professional New Jersey moving company handle the process then can make everything much more manageable.

Movers can be categorized into six broad categories, namely licensed and unlicensed, hourly and flat as well as local and long distance. The main difference between licensed and unlicensed movers is the fact that a licensed mover operates a legitimate business that is required to follow sound business practices and maintain a certain requisite level of insurance. Unlicensed movers are often smaller outfits that can offer consumer lower prices but don't have the same quality controls in place. Hourly movers provide consumers with a moving rate that is based upon an hourly estimate of how long they anticipate the move to take. Flat rate movers, such as StarCity Moving, typically offer a single rate that covers all charges associated with the move. Local movers are those licensed to perform moves within the state while long distance movers focus on out of state moves.

Make sure you prepare a detailed list of question to ask the moving companies you plan to contact. Check out the movers' online reviews as well as ask for references. Insist on an in-home estimate and price in writing. Make sure there are no hidden fees.

Unpacking

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Okay so here's the scenario...you just had a New Jersey moving company complete a move for you, and everything went great. Now what is the first thing you want to do? Unpack everything, of course. Sure you want to take your shoes off and kick back, but the sooner you get everything done, the more time you have to relax. Don’t wait too long to confirm that all of your things arrived safe and nothing is missing.

But before the workers of the New Jersey moving company leave, double check that every item on their list matches everything that's been placed in your house. If you find that an item is not present, be sure to tell the mover’s immediately. Don’t let them leave until you’ve checked out all of the furniture as well as the appliances.

Once the moving specialists leave, start unpacking each box. Keep a piece of paper next to you in order to make notes. Remember that though something might look right, once plugged into the wall it might not work at all. So just because your Tiffany lamp seems alright, plug it in. Make sure it still lights up. If you wait too long, the insurance company might deny your claim.

If something wasn’t delivered, call the mover; chances are it’s still sitting in their warehouse or in route to a different location. If the item is found, the mover will deliver it to you at no additional cost. If they’re unable to find it, call the insurance company right away. You’ll have to fill out a claim form. Having prepared an inventory list prior to moving will come in handy. This way you can double check on whether you did include the item in the move or you decided to give it away.

Movers are usually careful. But there are occasions when something breaks or gets lost.

Useful Moving Tips

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Try to move during off times: Most moving companies are busiest from the 26th-3rd of the following month. The middle of the month is also in fairly high demand. Moving from the 3rd-13th and 17th-25th will maximize your chances of getting the most bang for your buck. May 15th-September 15th is considered the busiest time period for moving and is reflected in pricing.

Try to box as much as you can: Unlike you actually have your mover pack your items, it makes perfect sense to try to box as many items as you can. This will make it easier for the movers to stack your items safely while, at the same time, make your move run as efficiently as possible. Try to pack your boxes as tightly as possible to avoid item roaming. Make sure you pad fragile items properly (i.e. bubble wrap, newspaper). Keep boxes at manageable weights.

Color code your boxes: makes it easier for your movers to place your belongings where you'd like to have them. Try to use different colors for different rooms. You could also download the following moving labels from our website.