DO WE LOAD CONTAINERS?
Margaret Weathers • January 5, 2023
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Container moving is a great alternative for some moving families. They come in a variety of sizes and there are now a number of providers.
So things to consider when using a container company:
1. Do they deliver to your destination? We have loaded customers only to get a call that we now need to place the goods on a rental truck because the container company does not deliver to their destination. This is costly to the consumer.
2. Will the container be stored at your location or theirs? What is the cost for each? What type of facility do they have? What is the security there?
3. Insurance - find out what it covers. It is usually only for a catastrophic loss, like the container getting hit by a train. It will not cover things like damage during transit.
4. What is the delivery window- how much advanced notice do they need to deliver or pick up?
5. What sizes do they offer? Remember, if I would not move you in a 16' truck then a 16' container will not be enough either!
6. What will you use for pads to protect the furniture?
7. What type of hooks or how can you tie down items inside the container?
8. What type of door does the container have? If it is a roll up door, you will need to leave clearance on the top of the load for the door.
9. How do they transport the container? Is it loaded vertically and kept level the whole time or is it pulled/pushed up a ramp? This can impact the shifting of the load and damage.
10. Make sure to have tied down supplies, locks and pads. These will ensure you have the least amount of damage possible.
HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM? We have an internal process for handling claims. The best thing you can do to protect your interest is to document via writing and photos as much as possible. Keep all packaging etc.
MOVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS Moving during the holidays is never ideal, but life does not take a break for our personal celebrations. While we do not move on Christmas Day, we will accommodate other days as necessary.
There are items that you may need immediately upon arrival at your new home. To keep track of it, we recommend getting a clear tote and putting it in your car. These are things like medications, next day work clothes, remote controls to tvs etc.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SCREWS FROM MY FURNITURE? Many times beds and other furniture items are assembled with screws or other hardware. We recommend that you have some sealable baggies available to put them in and label them per item (kind bed, queen bed, Mary's bed, Tommy's dresser mirror screws) and so forth.
DO WE MOVE HOT TUBS? We do move hot tubs, but much like safes, we need to know all the details at both locations as well as it needs to be disconnected and empty prior to our arrival.
WE DON'T WORK ON THANKSGIVING SO THAT OUR EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY THEIR TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES!! ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES!!
DO YOU MOVE SAFES? I get this question a lot. And yes, we do. But we need to know a lot more about the safe than, "it's heavy"!! Make/brand Model Height Weight Depth Stairs at load address? Stairs at unload address? Going over grass at either address? Will it be empty? Does the door come off? Basically I need to know everything about it so that I can plan and have proper resources.
DO YOU MOVE MOTORCYCLES? We can accommodate moving motorcycles both locally and long distance however we need to schedule this appropriately and well in advance.
DO YOU MOVE INTERNATIONALLY? We do not do international moves but we can prepare the items for shipping for you.
HOW DO I PAY FOR MY MOVE? We take most methods of payment. If paying with credit or debit, that can be provided to the office the day before. If it is to be invoiced, that needs to be approved in advance. If paying with cash, that will need to be discussed in advance as well.
