Planning and Preparing for a Long Distance Move
If you’re planning on relocating for a new job, or simply moving for a change of scenery, chances are you will have to plan a long distance move. Planning and executing a smooth long distance move can seem like a monumental challenge, but hiring the right moving company can make it easier than you think. Jeremy Mondell of White Glove Relocation Services is a Naperville, IL long distance mover with over 10 years in the moving industry. Mondell understands the specific challenges that come with planning a long distance move. Here he offers advice on how to ensure a problem-free move.
Before you hire a Naperville, IL long distance mover, Mondell says it’s a good idea to make sure the moving company you hire is fully licensed and insured with the Department of Transportation. There are a lot of companies moving without a license, Mondell says. Mondell also suggests asking how many years a mover has been working in the industry. A long distance move is not the time to hire a novice mover with little or no experience transporting freight across state lines.
You’ll also want to make sure you get an estimate from each Naperville, IL long distance moverthat you interview. White Glove Relocation Services offers free estimates. A friendly sales representative will take your call and walk you step by step through the process of putting together a comprehensive inventory list, which includes every item that needs to be moved. Once this is complete, you will receive a quote for review and acceptance. Upon acceptance of this quote, you’ll receive an order for service and a credit card form for the deposit.
Planning for a long distance move means you may need to find a Naperville, IL long distance mover that offers storage facilities. When it comes to long distance moves, a lot of people end up needing to store some items, says Mondell. White Glove Relocation Services maintains a 10,000 square foot, climate controlled storage facility. Whether you need a place to store items for one month or one year, White Glove Relocation Services offers a safe, secure place to store your items while you conduct your job or house hunt in your new city.
If you’re planning on packing some of your own boxes, Mondell reminds you to label all boxes that contain fragile items and use plenty of packing paper and bubble wrap. He also advises against trying to pack too much in a single box. “Contents can fall out and split the boxes during transit,” he says.