All My Sons Moving & Storage | Indianapolis Moving Company | Call today: (877) 342-6134
Please fill in your information:
All My Sons of Indianapolis | 2402 North Shadeland Avenue, Suite K | Indianapolis, IN 46219 | DOT: 818918 | MC: 390391

Posts Tagged ‘Indianapolis long distance movers’

The Importance of Your Moving Game Plan

Years and years ago, I was moving to a new city and doing so all on my own. This was a move not unlike many moves that college students such as myself were doing on there own, and still are! A moving game plan is always important, and during this move I could never have been in greater need of a good plan; I would soon learn the hard way that I should have put some thought into the schematics of my move before blindly diving head-first into the chaos.

There is not ‘one-size-fits-all’ game plan when it comes to moving in Indianapolis. For one thing, you may not even be moving within Indianapolis; long distance moves, international moves, local moves and so on all call for different plans of attack. For me, since I was juggling my DIY move with school and work, stretching my move out across a span of a couple weeks was the only option possible. What I failed to consider was what I would be doing –specifically where I would be sleeping and what that would require- during the lengthy transition. Moving is hard work, and the day that I had relocated my bed to my new place, I had also moved my washer and dryer along with all of my living room furniture thanks to the help of a good friend and his pick-up truck. The end of this particular day saw me in a very exhausted state, and I subsequently crashed into an immediate deep sleep as soon as I finished making my bed that evening. Waking up for work early the next morning, I wandered into the bathroom to begin my daily ritual of showering grooming and brushing my teeth. My awakening was soon to be a rude one as I realized I had forgotten my shower curtain, my towels along with my toothbrush and a few bathing essentials. I did the best I could to get clean and ready for work, but spent the rest of the day rather self conscious; needless to say, my hard labor the day before had caused me to perspire a great deal!

Hiring professional movers for your Indianapolis relocation needs makes moving much easier than this particular move was for me. It is important still to have a game plan so that moving blunders can be avoided. Needless to say, I made it through the day and made it my highest priority to collect the necessary supplies to avoid a repeat the next morning. Moving game plans aren’t a form of rocket science, so formulating your moving blueprint should be easy. Furthermore, your relocation experience is far from a nightmare if you take the time to strategize before engaging in your move!

Professional Moving Supplies

As you’re getting the house ready for moving day, make sure you secure packing supplies. As a matter of fact, I recommend ordering your packing supplies from your moving company. Supplies that the professionals use are a sure way to secure your items from origin to destination. Let me take it a step further. If you can factor it into your budget, have your Indianapolis moving company pack and move you. Most full service moving companies will even throw in some packing materials if they are conducting a full pack. Either way, make sure you at least garner your packing supplies from them. Your moving company will provide you with a moving kit that includes all of the supplies needed.

Don’t settle for previously used boxes and newspaper to protect years of memories and personal belongings. Resorting to penny-pinching on your packing supplies will cost you. Do it the proper way and save money in the end.

Moving this Halloween?

The end of the month is just about here. As with every October, this is also Halloween season. Stay away from trick moving companies in Indianapolis and select the best treat possible by contacting a reputable Indianapolis mover to transition you from one place to the next. The end of the month is always a busy season, so call ASAP to book your move.

Note the following tricks you should stay away from this end of the month:

  • A cheap moving rate is good, but make certain it’s not your only requirement. Rogue movers bait you with a low hourly rate.
  • A Indianapolis mover that ask you to list all of your items for a moving quote.
  • Beware of large deposits. A minimal deposit is often required, but beware of a Indianapolis mover that asks for a large amount up front.
  • Unlicensed movers.

Moving to Indy?

Why not? A move to Indianapolis will provide you with access to some of the world’s best sporting events like, the Indy 500, attend games at Lucas Oil Stadium with the 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts and basketball in the world famous Conseco Fieldhouse. Well if sports is not your thing, surely you would enjoy great cuisine, rich culture and an attractive downtown area. You name it, Circle City has it all, but you!

When searching for help to move to the area, look for only the best Indianapolis movers. A good indication you’ve found a quality mover is their attentiveness to your needs and feedback from previous customers. If both of those score at least a B+ on your possible Indianapolis movers report card, you’re in business. Keep in mind, pricing is not the only key ingredient when selecting a good mover. Pricing+Attentiveness+Good Feedback+Great Skill= A Reputable Indianapolis Moving Company.

Private storage or public storage…you choose.

When it comes to choosing which storage unit is right for you, there are few things you must consider. Namely, cost, environment, safety and security. While a public storage unit is less expensive, are you willing to have your items subjected to the environment? Of course some public storage facilities provide climate-controlled storage, but you don’t receive the same level of care as you would with a private storage facility. Private storage facilities come to your home and pack your furnishings. They also take a comprehensive inventory of every item you’re storing. The items are then packed into a five foot by ten foot crate and labeled with an identification number. The crate is sealed and carefully placed in the moving company’s warehouse. No one else should have access to your furnishings except you. Most private storage facilities can store items as short as a day, to a year or more. When you’re ready for your items, you can contact your Indianapolis moving company and they will bring them out to you.

Not sure where to start with your Indianapolis move?

Hire a first-rate moving company to manage your relocation. Most Indianapolis movers will provide you with a moving checklist to assist with organizing your move. This moving checklist allows you to keep track of your progress and ensures you don’t miss any important details. 

In addition to the moving checklist and other resources, you should receive the support of an Indianapolis moving coordinator. If not, don’t book. The moving coordinator will help with the details and provide you with step by step guidance through the entire moving process, making your long distance move, corporate move or office move simple. I almost forgot…packing is another area you can delegate to your Indianapolis mover. Leave it to the experts or do it yourself. Just keep in mind your mover and his team has the skill needed to deliver your belongings with the utmost care. Hopefully the above advice gives you a good starting point for your upcoming move. When you come across three Indianapolis movers that meet your criteria invite them out to your home to supply you with written estimates. From there, select the mover with the best price, skill and quality service.

What’s needed for an accurate Indianapolis moving estimate?

Making a move in Indianapolis this summer? You will first need to secure a good moving quote from a reputable Indianapolis moving company. There are a number of elements that will assist your mover in providing you with an accurate moving quote. Below are a list of those items:

  • Move date
  • Zip code you’re moving from
  • Zip code of destination
  • Size of the home
  • Stairs
  • Full Service Packing/Partial Packing
  • Packing Supplies

Providing your Indianapolis moving coordinator with the above items helps to determine an on point assessment of your moving need.

What type of move do you need?

Movers in Indianapolis provide moves of all types. You can hire an Indianapolis mover to handle your local, long distance, auto, corporate, commercial or even international move. The level of care will vary depending on the quality of mover you hire. Most reputable moving companies in Indianapolis provide the standard services of quilt pad wrapping of furniture, disassembly and reassembly of the same as well as allowing you to leave clothing in your dressers. No matter what type of moving need you have they can execute your move with maximum attention to detail and superb care.

Moving an elderly family member to a senior facility?

Moving a loved-one to a senior facility can be quite stressful. However, a topnotch Indianapolis mover with years of experience performing this type of relocation is the best fit for the job. You need a moving company that understands the dynamics of moving your loved-one and the pressure associated with such a project. Your Indianapolis mover should be equipped at executing your loved-one’s move with little to no interruption to the senior facility’s productivity. This type of service only comes from a trusted relocation company. I recommend taking advantage of their full service moving amenities to alleviate the pressure off of you and your family member. Moving your family member to a senior care facility can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be when you hire a professional Indianapolis mover.

Need to move this week?

It’s not too late to schedule your move for this week. Most Indianapolis moving companies are suited to handle last minute requests from consumers. Also bare in mind that some individuals also call and cancel their moves due to logistics with closings. Either way your Indianapolis moving company should be able to accomodate your move without a problem. Don’t delay any further, contact an Indianapolis mover today.

Although this is a last minute move, don’t book with the first Indianapolis mover that has availability. But rather search their moving reviews. What are other clients saying about their recent move? And by all means, how did the Indianapolis moving professional handle your call? Did you receive good care? Take into account all of these elements and then book the Indianapolis mover that delivers on all fronts.