Cost Cutters   De-Clutter Basics   Elevator Moves   Move Day Expectations   Packing Basics   Planning for Success   Selecting a Mover   Senior Move Transitions   Storage Plans   To Pack or Not to Pack   Understanding Insurance How much notice is required to schedule a move? That all depends on when you ask this question! Washington Metropolitan customers generally want to move in the summer or during the first five days or last five days of a month. If this sounds like you than you may want to secure your move date with a deposit as soon as you can. On the other hand, the less desirable winter months and cancellations might afford you the opportunity to schedule one day before your move date. One thing you can be sure of is that by utilizing our centralized sales and dispatch system Beltway has never stood a customer up in our 40 years of business. Visit planning for a successful move day for additional tips. >> Click here for more 4-29-2008 Crew: McCain, Hickson & Colorado (Alexandria Branch) Consultant: Mike Clubb (Alexandria Branch) “The movers arrived promptly and worked tirelessly even though they had to climb up and down stairs. They were courteous and polite and very helpful.” Donna Wenrick Herndon, VA

Elevator Moves Have The Following In Place Before Move Day Many local movers charge by the hour. You may find yourself paying for movers to stand and wait if these simple arrangements are not made Confirmation of Move Date With Elevator Manager Reserved Service Elevator Reserved and Padded Tennant Elevator if Needed Reserved Loading Dock Elevator Key Available to Moving Company A Moving Company That has specialized equipment to expedite long hallways and elevators That has been approved by your building manager That is aware of your building’s hallways, elevator and dock regulations That has trained, uniformed and bonded personnel with proper identification That has insurance that will cover any damages that happen to your building Learn More What Type of Equipment Should A Professional Company Have For An Efficient Elevator Move? Four Wheel Dollies You can expect to pay more when long hallways must be transversed to get to the service elevator. You can minimize charges of this kind by selecting a company that has the proper equipment. You should not use any company that carries only one or two four-rubber wheeled dollies. If you do, you will find yourself paying for two men to carry a dresser down a long hall when one man could have easily handled it using a dolly. The more dollies available, the quicker your job will be finished. Beltway Movers carries eight dollies on every van. Canvas Bins Inquire as to whether or not your mover has large commercial canvas hampers similar to those used in laundries and department stores. Without them, your movers will be making countless trips to and from the elevator with small items that could have easily been handled in one hamper basket. Beltway Movers will supply up to four hampers free of charge on moving day when requested in advance. Masonite Consider the wear and tear on carpets and high polish floors. Beltway Movers has on hand enough sheets of masonite or similar protection to cover all floor services from the loading dock to the customers door. Learn More

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