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"I just received your voicemail and wanted to say how wonderful your company and the movers were! Truly, they were incredibly hard-working and very, very careful. Please pass on my sincerest thanks. I know it wasn't an easy move given the 2 stops and the number of stairs involved. But, they kept going and were gracious in the process. I will definitely recommend Marathon to anyone I know who is moving."
- Jamie
A successful commercial move is essential to your business. You need your move to be efficient and organized from start to finish so your business experiences minimal downtime.
Just considering a moving a business is daunting. Now that you have decided to do it, you need to make other decisions: who is going to pack your office?
In business, time is money. Can you afford to have your staff pack the entire office? Don’t let one of you staff get injured lifting a heavy carton or be unavailable to your customers because they are busy packing. The best way to minimize downtime for your business is to leave the packing to professional movers.
Marathon Moving has extensive experience moving businesses throughout Massachusetts. Take advantage of our packing services. Our crew of professional packers can come in the day or evening prior to your move and pack all non-essential documents, files, and books.
On move day, the movers will then pack the essential documents and label for quick identification at your new office location. Our crews will use proper labeling techniques and can even unpack if you want to truly make the move hassle free.
Let the professionals at Marathon Moving handle the packing for your business. Contact Marathon Moving for more information on commercial moves.
When choosing between moving companies, be selective. These are the people who will be packing, moving, shipping, transporting and possibly providing storage for all of your belongings.
Whether you are about to endeavor on a local move, interstate move or international move, you need to be very confident in who you hire.
Many moving companies rent trucks and do minimal interviewing when it comes to the actual movers and drivers.
There are many things you can do to be sure your mover is reliable and reputable. You should certainly talk to several moving companies, and interview many of them.
Get recommendations – everyone knows someone who has moved.
Go online and do a reference and background check – there are review and referrals for almost anything online, it just takes a minute to look.
Better Business Bureau – The BBB ranks businesses, if the moving company is a member that is a good sign.
Call or e-mail the American Moving and Storage Association, moving.org.
Be sure to check the consumer-advocacy sites like movingscam.com.
You should end up with at least three or four movers to call for an in-home estimate. If it is an interstate move, ask if the moving company to give you a written binding estimate or a binding not-to-exceed estimate. Both types of estimates put a guaranteed cap on what you will pay for your move.
For information or estimate, contact Marathon Moving.
More and more we see people moving appliances where in the past they were left behind for the new tenants. Moving appliances does take some coordination.
The moving company will move the appliances but there is a little more to it than that, including some scheduling on your part. The homeowner needs to be sure to properly prepare for the transportation of major appliances and other home furnishings. Depending on the appliance to be moved, it may need to be serviced. “Servicing” means preparing appliance for a move to safely withstand handling, transit or storage.
This process can include bracing a washer tub, disconnecting an ice maker, capping off a gas line, and special handling of satellite dish components.
Gas appliances and water lines to refrigerators need to be disconnected and have the lines capped. Your mover will not be able to move these appliances without this having been done in advance of your move date.
In order to move front load washers, the shipping bolts need to be in place. Without them, the washer can be damaged during your move. If you do not have the bolts, you should call the store you purchased the washer from and request new ones.
Thorough cleaning and drying of appliances, particularly the refrigerator, freezer and stove tops, are necessary. This is especially important if they will be in storage for any length of time.
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Contact Marathon Moving for information on what you need to know about moving your appliances.
You certainly have options for how to move. Depending on the size of your home, where you are moving to and your budget, you might choose to rent a truck and move yourself, hire movers to do the job, or pack yourself and have a moving company move your belongings.
Here are some things to consider on each option:
Do it yourself. You need three things to even consider moving yourself; a very small home, a lot of good, strong friends or family, and the comfort level and ability to drive a very big truck with all your belongings inside. If you have these things then moving yourself might be a good and economical option. It’s also the option that gives you the most control.
Pack yourself and let the movers transport your possessions. This option allows you some control, but you don’t have to drive the truck. It is also less expensive than using full service moving companies. If you don't need the entire moving van, you share the space on the truck with other customers.
Hiring a moving company to do everything. This is a good choice if you don’t have a lot of time, if it is long distance moving, if you have a large house; this is your best bet. When you hire a good moving company, the experience is there to move you quickly and safely.
Contact Marathon Moving to discuss your moving options in Massachusetts.
Moving is a stressful time for many people, and one way to reduce that stress is to ensure that you have hired a reputable and professional moving company. Unfortunately there are a number of illegitimate entities out there posing as legitimate movers. Here are some ways to avoid those scams.
Don’t forget that anyone can have a website, so don’t be fooled just because the moving company seems to look legitimate on-line. Actually look for a physical address and take a minute to verify that address on Google maps to be sure that the business and the address exists.
Check on the moving companies operating license. You can check them out with the Better Business Bureau or Angie’s list.
Also, references are very important.
The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) screens moving companies in order to take the guess work out of finding a professional mover. Those moving companies that display the AMSA logo have passed the 7-point screening program and have sworn to uphold a code of ethics.
It is smart to use companies that display the BBB logo, however, some display them w/out authorization. Be sure to verify that the company is authorized to display the BBB logo as well as the AMSA logo.
Most important, get at least 3 written in-home estimates. There are online moving cost calculators, but the only written estimates that count are provided by professional movers in person who visit your home. If someone offers to do an estimate over the phone, be wary, you may be getting scammed.
Avoid moving companies that require large deposits or down payments, or that ask you to pay before you move. In fact, movers are not allowed to require large deposits or pay before move.
Click “Moving Company” if you would like more information on your local or interstate move from Marathon Movers.
Your move should be seamless, and you transition smooth, for everyone in your family, even your pets. Pets need special attention and consideration when moving. For a stress free move for your pets, you need to do some preplanning. The following information outlines the points to consider when relocating with your pet.
Before you move you should check with the City Clerk's office in your new community for local pet ordinances. "Leash Laws" are common, licensing may be necessary, and the number of pets per household may be limited.
Be sure to get your pets health records from your veterinarian. This will let your new vet take better care of your pet. During the move, any pet that can wear a collar should wear one.
Movers, buses and trains are not permitted to move pets. So you can either hire a pet transport company, or you can do it yourself. If your pet needs special handling, you should consider having a professional pet service move your pet and take care of everything for you. At Marathon Moving, we can recommend a reputable service.
Remember that your pet is going to need time to get used to your new house. Using your pet's favorite food bowl, bedding and toys will help your pet start to feel at home. Ask your former vet for references, and once you are settled, locate a veterinarian.
Often, when moving, you feel pressed for time. Because of this, the search for the moving company is hasty. However, this is where you should invest some time.
Many will simply go through the Yellow Pages or do a brief search on the Internet and hire the first company that gives them a good sales pitch. Others simply go with a "name brand" and don't give it a second thought.
Now, there is nothing wrong with hiring a well known moving company to move you. But do a little research before you sign on the dotted line. But here is a better way to hire a mover, and this way you can feel more relaxed about your possessions, you move and the fee.
The first step is to find the three best moving companies located in your area. Find moving companies that have been in business for 8 to 10 years. It's preferable to hire a company with a lot of experience. Even possibly visit their offices, check out their trucks and storage facility. Make sure their trucks are permanently marked with the company's name.
Next, be sure the moving company you’re considering is an accredited member of a trade body or a moving association. If they do belong to one of these organizations you can rest assured that they need to adhere to certain standards and guidelines.
Ask the moving company to provide referrals of satisfied customers. You can use this question as part of your screening process.If they don't seem keen about letting you talk to people they've moved, that’s a red flag.
Find out about their insurance options and get their quote in writing. Read the small print. Never hire a moving company that does not have adequate insurance.
But get a minimum of two to three quotes before you make your decision. And be sure you understand the value of those quotes. What are you getting for you money. A moving company is not a purchase you want to make on price alone!
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.
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