Frequently Asked Moving and Storage Questions

Choosing the right moving company comes down to service, price and efficiency. You want a moving company that offers a variety of packages that can be tailored to your specific needs, and at a competitive price. Ensure you work with a company that prioritizes safety and efficiency, is properly licensed, and communicates effectively with you and attends to your needs.

If you’re not dealing with a last-minute move, try to provide moving companies with as much notice as possible, especially during the peak moving season (May–September). Six weeks is usually a reasonable amount of time. This allows you and the company to coordinate your in-person estimate, and gives you enough time to make an informed decision. Try to have your decision made at least four weeks before your moving date.

Your moving specialist will arrive at your home to visually survey all of your items, and may look in cabinets, drawers, and under beds to accurately calculate the number and weight of items. If you are getting rid of anything (especially bulky items) before a move, make sure to make a note of that. Essentially, if you don’t plan to move it, get rid of it! Ensure that your house is organized, and that everything is visible for your specialist to accurately estimate the cost of your move. After the visual survey is complete, your moving specialist will calculate the weight, packing costs (if you choose a full-service company), and any other applicable charges related to your move.

Absolutely! Our team of professional movers is trained to handle specialty items and fragile belongings with the utmost care. We have the necessary expertise and equipment to ensure the safe transportation of your valuable possessions.

We understand the importance of punctuality and timeliness in the moving process. Our team meticulously plans each move and considers all logistics factors involved. We strive to complete your move efficiently, arriving at the scheduled time with minimal disruption to your schedule.

Make sure that anything you don’t intend to take with you has already been cleaned out of your home. If you need to set aside items before your move, we provide secure storage solutions to keep them safe until you’re ready. If using our packing services, make sure your things are clean, organized and easily accessible to make things go as swiftly and efficiently as possible. If you have packed up yourself, have everything ready to go and in an easily accessible place. Make sure all children and pets are kept calm in a safe area to prevent them from disrupting the movers as they work.

An inventory is a detailed listing of your household items. It should also include the condition of the items at the time of the move. On moving day, your driver will inventory your shipment as it is loaded and record the condition of each visible item (such as a sofa), box or crate. Make sure to double-check the inventory to ensure it’s correct, and that nothing is missing. Note that when items are not visible to the driver (as they are securely packed in boxes), they will be marked accordingly.           

Upon delivery, this inventory should be cross-checked by you and the driver. Make sure to note any discrepancies in condition and point out the damage to your driver. At Callaghan’s Moving Services, we work with only the most dependable and experienced drivers.