Boston Movers Blog

Whether you are moving due to your job, or simply because you want to, it would be wise to consider hiring a moving company to ensure that all goes well and your possessions arrive safely.   However, there are some details that only you can address. Here are some helpful tips on how to manage the details while you getting ready to move.

Start by making a list of everything that has to be done, and keep it handy for instant reference. Be sure the moving company knows the dates involved so that they can schedule their trucks and employees for loading up and transporting your household goods.

If you have more than one vehicle, ask about auto transport services, because this could save you money on gasoline depending on how far the move is.

If you have dogs or cats, plan ahead for how your pets will be transported. They could simply ride in the car, but if your company is flying you and your family to your new home, then you will need to make arrangements for your pets. Airlines have requirements on what type of crates are approved, so contact them and find out what you need before the move.

Decide if you want to pack boxes yourself, having the movers simply load the boxes onto the truck.  If you want the movers to do all of the packing, be sure to specify this before getting a estimate. Call the moving company to get quotes.

Don't forget to notify all of the utility companies of the date you need them to turn off services. Also, be sure the address change forms have been filed out and given to the post office an the trash pick-up has been cancelled. Moving companies are not responsible for addressing these issues.

If you owe property taxes, you will need to notify the tax assessor’s office that you are moving and make and address change with them. Even if your house is still on the market, it is up to you to make sure all government agencies are away of your new address. When your house goes through closing, you will be released from the involved tax burdens, but until then you are still liable for paying property taxes, even if you are moving.

If there is a chance that you will need storage for some of your possessions, be sure to ask the moving company if they have long or short term storage. You should get estimates on these facilities at the same time that you set up arrangements with your mover, so you have a budget firmly in place with no last minute surprises.  

Moving Companies in Boston

Boston Movers, MA - At long last you are finalizing your new home purchase, working to complete your job transfer, and lastly concluding the final details about your move to your brand new home. The process for each of the above tasks probably took you several weeks or maybe even months to complete. Now, you’re finally done and it’s time to think about the safe transfer of your goods? Of course here at Marathon, we do everything possible to ensure the safety of your household items and even offer free basic liability free of charge! Our claims per hundred weight hauled is 10X less than the national average, but accidents do happen. Most accidents occur when you least expect them or when you're not covered for them. That’s why protection is so important. Being able to be covered makes you feel safe and comfortable. Marathon takes pride in its expert care of handling our customer’s household objects and offers many different protection plans to help ensure you have little to worry about. We offer protection not just for moving but for your storage needs as well with our local residential moving/storage plans. We also provide protection options for interstate or international moves as well.