Boston Movers Blog

I was hesitant to use a moving service, but I had such a great experience with Marathon Movers that I would definitely use them again in a heartbeat. The movers were extremely polite, friendly, and efficient. Kudos to the whole team!

- Camilla Reteki

Those who plan early and educate continually throughout the relocation process enjoy the smoothest and most cost effective experience.   We are proud to offer “continuing education” on the moving process and the Boston area via our Facebook page and the Marathon Moving blog “RSS Feed”.  The feedback is universally positive regarding the valued lessons learned that we regularly provide you on Facebook and within our weekly blog.   
 
Moving you and your family’s household goods both safely and economically need not be a daunting task, however it is something you need to stay on top of from the moment you decide to relocate.  We’ll send you answers to frequently asked questions, money saving tips on moving supplies, insights into Boston area living, and much more.  We like to think of ourselves as more than just Boston’s most professional moving service, we like to think of ourselves as a friendly neighbor.

To sign up, please visit our Facebook page and click the “Like” button.  Also, navigate to our blog page and click the “Grab the marathon RSS Feed” link at the top of the page.  You’ll get the week’s lesson on Boston moving sent to you in real time.  
 
Regarding this week’s continuing education……class dismissed.  

People make mistakes, and everyone will make some mistakes in the act of moving their household goods. It is our professional goal to help you limit mistakes so that your move is as smooth and seamless as possible. We’ve been moving Boston for over ten years and just when we’ve seen it all, someone will challenge us with something new. So consider these five simple tips to protect you from surprises down the road.

1. Do Not Over-Pack. Some individuals lack the ability to de-clutter their life, and they hang onto belongings they no longer need. People move goods that are still in the same box from the previous move. Parents keep toys - even though their kids moved out years ago. Now really, are you ever going to wear any of that 70’s wardrobe that is still hanging around? Getting rid of stuff is a cleansing experience and helps make better use of limited space in the home.

2. If you are moving interstate/international or into storage, then you need to Get a Receipt for your goods! It is vital that you receive an official inventory describing the details of all your property before shipping. Once you get your copy of the inventory, keep it in a safe place and have it handy for delivery day. Your mover should again provide you a copy on delivery, but if not you will have yours and be able to be certain all your goods arrive. Also having your original copy from loading day will prevent any alterations to item conditions after your items were loaded to hide mover damage.

3. Read the Moving Contract Carefully. As with any contact you sign make sure you read it carefully. If you have questions, you should ask. Your crew leader should be able to answer any questions regarding your bill of lading. Unscrupulous movers hope you WILL NOT read their contract because it’s written to protect THEM. We write ours to protect YOU. Are you protected from an Act of God? Our contract does while most of our competitors contracts do not. Are antiques and fine art excluded from protection? Not on our bill of lading but they are on most of our competitors. Why is this? Many of our competitors try to minimize exposure to reduce insurance costs. Our company on the other hand has a low incident rate with our carrier and is able to turn the savings into extra protection for you.

4. Get educated on moving insurance. Of course we are fully insured, but there are moving insurance options and this is a subject you need to have addressed by an informed person so you can understand your coverage and risks.

5. Do not procrastinate. Waiting until the last minute to prepare for your move will cost you money and grief. It is as simple as that. Call us Toll Free at (877) 424-1976 as soon as you know a move is definitely part of your future. We guarantee to save you time and money by doing that. It’s what professional movers do.