Professional Movers in Columbia, MD

It is best to contact your mover to arrange a free in-home estimate as soon as you know that you will be moving. Even if you do not have a destination address at this point, it is best to have your estimate completed based on the city that you will be moving to. Once your house goes on the market things can happen quickly and it is best to have this step completed.

By performing an in-home survey of your belongings the salesperson is able to put together an estimate of your moving costs. The salesperson will need to see everything in the home, including inside cabinets and drawers, crawl spaces, storage sheds, and attics in order to accurately estimate the weight and the packing requirements. The salesperson will also be able to determine any unique access requirements as well as the need for any additional service professionals to handle appliance service, crating, and other items that require special handling.

Your Sales representative will estimate your packing needs during your free in-home estimate. Some people prefer to pack their own boxes, while many take advantage of professional packing services offered by their mover. Some people feel comfortable packing basic, non-breakable items but prefer to have their fragile items professionally packed. Your sales representative will be able to provide you with estimates reflecting different packing scenarios if they would be helpful to you.

Storage sometimes becomes a necessary part of the moving process as construction delays, settlement issues, and difficulties in securing a residence at destination arise. Our secure local warehouse is setup to handle these situations safely and efficiently for you. As a part of an interstate move we can arrange for storage at one of our van line affiliated agents nationwide.

Some consulates and embassies carry cost of living and price index data you can refer to as a guideline to determine the cost to replace your household goods and personal effects in the destination country. Otherwise, you will need to determine on your own what it would cost to replace any lost items. When you fill out your international valuation insurance paperwork, be as detailed as possible. It is better to have too much information than not enough. Mark down individual items that have a high replacement cost. Also take photographs and keep notes.