Frequenlty Asked Questions
FAQ
You should contact your mover at least 8 weeks before services are needed. The sooner they know, the better they will be able to help you, and be able to provide all the services needed.
It depends on your priorities. If you have children, moving in the summer months would be easier, as to not interrupt their school. If weather is a concern, try to pick more mild weather months like early fall or late spring. The most cost-effective time to move is in the winter because the demand for moving services is so low.
Create a list of what needs to be done. Start with one room at a time. Figure out what items will be packed together and organize everything. If you are using a packing service, make sure your items are laid out in a way that is easy to follow. Be as detailed as needed so your movers know exactly what goes where.
Show them around and explain what needs to be done. Then stand back and let them work. Stick around in case there are any questions but mostly relax and let them handle everything.
FAQ Local Moving
It depends on how much you are moving. A smaller apartment could take 2-3 hours while a full family home could take up to 7-8 hours. To ensure the most efficient move possible, make sure your movers know exactly what services they need to provide. Try to communicate as much as possible during the process.
There is no straightforward answer to this question because there are many factors to make up for the cost of your move. First, the number of items to be moved; second, the distance you will be moving from and to; and third, your preference for fixed or hourly rate.
Every moving company generally offers the same set of services for a basic full-service move. These services typically include packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, and storage options.
FAQ Long-Distance Moving
The average time for long-distance moving is anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks. It all depends on what and how much you are planning to move. To ensure the most efficient move possible, make sure your movers know exactly what services they need to provide. Try to communicate as much as possible during the process.
Anytime the distance between your “from” and “to” address is more than 50 miles, it is then considered long-distance moving. As a result, how long the moving takes will depend on a few factors, such as how many items to be prepared and moved and the distance the movers will require to travel.
Every moving company generally offers the same set of services for a basic full-service move. These services typically include packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, and storage options.
FAQ Residential Moving
It depends on how much you are moving. A smaller apartment could take 2-3 hours while a full family home could take up to 7-8 hours. To ensure the most efficient move possible, make sure your movers know exactly what services they need to provide. Try to communicate as much as possible during the process.
The cost for residential moving varies vastly depending on a few factor such as the number of items to move, the distance to travel, time of reservation, total movers needed for the job and so so. Therefore, it is not easy to give an average without knowing these ahead of time.
Every moving company generally offers the same set of services for a basic full-service move. These services typically include packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, and storage options.
FAQ Commercial Relocation
The process of moving a business is detailed and needs to be handled with the upmost care. The entire process can take as little as 1 month up to over half a year for larger businesses. It all depends on the size of the company you are moving. Most business moves take between 1-6 weeks. To ensure the most efficient move possible, make sure your movers know exactly what services they need to provide. Try to communicate as much as possible during the process.
The cost for commercial, office and business moving varies vastly depending on a few factor such as the number of items to move, the distance to travel, time of reservation, total movers needed for the job and so so. Therefore, it is not easy to give an average without knowing these ahead of time.
Every moving company generally offers the same set of services for a basic full-service move. These services typically include packing, loading, unloading, unpacking, and storage options. Moving files and important paperwork is also handled with the upmost care and discretion.
FAQ Storage Services
FAQ Packing Services
Family Moving Express will provide as much assistance as possible to ensure that your items are packed in a safe and organized manner.
FAQ Moving Supplies & Boxes
FAQ Junk Removal
Make sure what you need removed is in an easily accessible and safe spot. Only set out approved and agreed upon items.
FAQ Concierge Services
Concierge moving services provide everything you need to move quickly and efficiently. It includes all the basic moving services, plus extra services to make your move as stress free as possible.
Tips are never mandatory. Moving companies will never ask you for tips. If you ever feel the need to tip your movers, do so as you see fit.
