How You Can Help Your Movers During Your Move

July 18th, 2018

You’ve hired professional movers to help you complete your move. You want to be helpful, but you also don’t

want to get in their way. Here are a few things that you can do to help things go smoother:

Label Everything

Having every box have a clear label is one of the best ways to save time and money on move-in day.

Pack as much as possible the days and weeks leading up to the moving day (we can help).

When sorting things into boxes, label everything with its contents and its intended destination. This way, even if you’re not there to supervise each box, your movers will have the knowledge to continue working hard and know precisely where each box belongs. Not only will they likely appreciate the help, but it’ll save extra work later on.

Pack Fragile and Valuable Items in Your Car

RARE Moving will be extremely careful with your personal belongings, ensuring nothing gets damaged or misplaced throughout the process.

However! Accidents are possible, and even with the best planning and precautions things can still go wrong. If you have items you’re especially concerned about, pack them away in the car with you. These include items such as family heirlooms, specific electronics, and jewelry. Doing this will ensure your already high-stress levels aren’t unnecessarily elevated.

Water and Snacks

Whether it’s the height of summer or the lowest temperature point in the winter, your moving team would likely appreciate refreshments while they give their total effort for your move. Having a few snacks on hand wouldn’t hurt either, even if it’s just a few bags of chips. Showing that you appreciate their work will help the day be better for everyone.

 

Overall, it’s important to not micromanage your movers. After reviewing companies, choosing your team, and working with them through the process, you should trust them to properly move your valuables. Make sure you do your research into moving companies though – a great moving experience is RARE. Call us today at (617) 825-7273.

 

How to Protect Your Antiques While Moving

July 10th, 2018

When moving, there is always the risk of your items being damaged during transport. Therefore, we recommend that you have your items professionally packed with proper supplies. Many people have artwork and antiques that are irreplaceable and need to be treated carefully.

Get Antiques Appraised

Have all antiques professionally appraised before the moving process begins. Make sure you take plenty of pictures of them before the move. If something happens during transport, you need evidence of what your belongings looked like.

Properly Pack Antiques

Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap, then packing paper. Contact your local antique dealer for all cleaning and packing information if you are uncertain about some of your antiques. Make sure you clearly boxes as “Fragile!”

Point Out the Antiques

On your moving day, you are helping to orchestrate your move. Make a point to point out the antiques and valuables to the moving crew and be clear about expectations. Make sure you stay present, should the moving crew have any questions about your antiques.

Supervise Unloading

This is the time that many accidents happen! The moving job is close to being finished, and many people drop their attention. Make sure everything is securely unloaded and carefully placed in their final destinations.