Whether you are moving a piano, stove, or refrigerator, or moving your entire household, moving can be an ordeal or it can be as easy as picking from the moving companies Edmonton has to offer. Helping Hands Family Movers is one of the best appliance movers Edmonton has and is always available for moving single bulky items like the piano you just bought at an estate sale. For mini movers, Edmonton has no better than Helping Hands Family Movers. And, for long distance moving companies, talk to us at Helping Hands Family Movers. We can manage your move across town or anywhere in the province of Alberta. Of the moving companies Edmonton offers, one stands out for integrity, reliability, excellent service, and fair prices. Choose the company with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for their track record of safeguarding client belongings and personal information, honest business dealings, and trust in the Edmonton community. Choose from the best moving companies Edmonton offers, Helping Hands Family Moving. If you are getting ready for a move, here are some thoughts about what you need and what you need to do.
Getting Ready for a Move
Before even choosing from the affordable moving companies Edmonton has, there are a few things to do that will make the whole process go a lot smoother.
Clean House
Before any home moves, Edmonton residents should start the process by cleaning the house. A good friend of ours retired from military service and was moved back from Europe where he had been stationed with NATO. The German moving company applied their usual Teutonic thoroughness in packing up everything, including the trash under the kitchen sink, and made sure it was delivered with everything else to his new home in Edmonton!
The point of this little example is that you do not want to pay for moving things that you will probably throw away next year anyway. If they clean house before home moves Edmonton homeowners not only save on moving expenses but arrive at their new home with a lot less clutter weighing them down! Before looking for moving companies Edmonton homeowners need to host a garage sale make a few trips to donate things to a local charity.
Organize
Starting at least two months before moving, make a list including all subscriptions, organizations, and people who should be notified of your move. Get a change of address form from the postal service. Make sure that your bank, insurance agent, doctor, veterinarian, friends, and family all know when you are moving and your new address.
Cancelling and Reordering
Another list you should make will include providers of utilities and other services such as your gas, electric, water, internet, cable, and telephone providers. Make sure to include services such as window cleaning, lawn care, and pest control so that you will not continue paying for services at your soon-to-be old address.
Labeling and the Essentials Box
As the move draws near, take the time to segregate important things that you will need right away, do not want out of your sight, or are of such monetary or sentimental value that you want to take them by hand to your new home. Everything that you pack before the movers show up should be accurately labeled. Otherwise, you will spend hours on the receiving end looking through every box for a single necessary item. An “essentials box” should be packed and set aside before the movers arrive to start their packing. And you need to make sure to tell the movers to put that box where you can easily find it in your new home!
Essentials Box
- Map of the new area
- Medications and eyeglasses
- Aspirin or pain reliever
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, razors, etc.)
- Snacks
- Disposable plates, cups, and eating utensils
- Coffee maker or instant coffee and tea
- Box cutter or knife
- Alarm clock
- Extension cords and batteries
- Bedding and linens
- Change of clothes
- First-aid kit
- Basic cleaning supplies and paper towels
- Flashlights
- Garbage bags
- Plastic trash bags
- Work gloves
- Scissors
- Screwdriver and hammer
- Light bulbs
- Pet supplies
- Toys and games for the kids
- Shower curtain and towels
- Tape and dispenser
Things Not to Pack
The moving companies Edmonton has will not pack and move certain items. These include combustibles like lighter fluid, gasoline, paint thinner or pesticides. For a short move across town, you can take these in your car (with the windows rolled down) or make a gift of them to your neighbor.
Selecting from the Moving Companies Edmonton Offers
As you are organizing, getting rid of junk, and making sure that your mail will be forwarded to your new address, you should start thinking about the affordable moving companies Edmonton has, the long distance moving companies Edmonton offers, or the mini movers Edmonton lists, all depending on the nature of your move. Check around and you will find out who does just does just local moves and who the long distance moving companies are. Make a short list and then focus on finding someone who is available when you need them, who will be easier to work with, who are the affordable moving companies Edmonton has for your kind of move, and who will come out and give you a written estimate of what the move will cost.
Helping Hands Family Movers Are Your Best Choice
At Helping Hand Family Movers we have been moving families and businesses in the Edmonton area and throughout all of Alberta for a decade. Our high level of service has given us a strong reputation that brings more business to our door. If you would like references from past customers we are happy to supply them. We have an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau based on our honest dealings and integrity. Of the appliance movers Edmonton has to offer, the long distance moving companies, and the most affordable moving companies Edmonton boasts, we will always be your best choice to get the job done on time, without fuss, and at a fair price.