Movers and Packers: The Packing Process

in Moving & Storage, Local Moves, Long Distance Moves

(part two)

We are continuing our series on packing. As a full service moving company, we are often asked about packing. Not only is this a service we offer, but we find that more and more of our customers choose to eliminate the stress of packing by having our movers and packers handle it for them. Our previous article discussed some ways to help you prepare for the arrival of your movers and packers. This article will address what happens during the packing process itself.

WHEN OUR MOVERS AND PACKERS ARRIVE

When our movers and packers enter your home, the first item on their agenda is to conduct a walk through with you. This is the time for you to show them what items to pack and what stays behind. Your full service movers will then bring packing material into your home and begin the packing process, going room to room, until everything is packed. They will mark each box with the name of the room from which the contents were packed (i.e. kitchen, master bedroom).

WILL ALL OF THE BOXES BE FULL?

Our movers and packers make every effort to completely fill each box. This is done primarily to help prevent items from being damaged. In some cases, items from two rooms may end up in the same box to ensure capacity is reached.

FINAL WALK THROUGH

Once complete, our movers and packers will ask you to take one final walk through to ensure nothing was missed. It is important to check everything, including drawers, closets and even inside the washer, dryer and dishwasher.

If you have an upcoming move, 3 Guys Moving is a premier packing and moving company equipped to handle all of your needs. Our full service movers are experienced and take extreme care when handling your belongings. Whether you are looking for long distance or local movers, we can help. Give us a call today!

Movers and Packers: Prepping For the Packing Process

in Moving & Storage

As a full service moving company, we provide comprehensive services including packing, moving and storage. We are often asked questions about how to best prepare for the arrival of our movers and packers. Our next series of articles will not only address how to prepare, but what to expect when your movers and packers arrive. Let’s start with prepping for the packing process.

ORGANIZE YOUR BELONGINGS

Moving provides an excellent opportunity to organize your belongings and purge items you do not need. Prior to the arrival of your movers and packers, be sure to go through drawers, closets, garage, attic, etc. and determine what items you need and what you want to donate or throw away. The more organized you are before the move, the easier it will be when the unpacking begins.

KNOW AHEAD OF TIME WHAT ITEMS YOU WISH TO HAVE PACKED

Knowing what belongings you wish to have packed before the movers and packers arrive helps ensure nothing is overlooked. Only allow them to pack items you plan to move. Place items you do not wish to have packed in a separate room and/or area or remove them from your home all together. Movers and packers will pack everything they see unless told otherwise.

SCHEDULE YOUR PACKING AND MOVING COMPANY ON A DAY YOU PLAN TO BE PRESENT

It is important to schedule your packing and moving company on a day that you will be present and able to answer any questions that may arise. It is also a good idea to keep children and pets in another room so they do not hurt themselves or trip over loose items.

Our next article will explain what happens during the packing process.

As a premier full service moving company, 3 Guys Moving is equipped to handle any and every aspect of your upcoming move. Our full service movers are experienced and treat your belongings like their own. Not all moving companies are equal. Give us a call and experience the 3 Guys Moving difference today!

Tips to Make Unpacking Easier

in Moving & Storage, Local Moves, Long Distance Moves, Piano Movers

As a premier moving and storage company, 3 Guys Moving is pleased to offer tips and advice to help ease the stress of moving. Our next series of articles will provide a series of tips on how to make the unpacking process easier. Let’s take a look:

BE ORGANIZED WHEN PACKING

Whether you are packing yourself or hiring movers and packers to do it for you, it is extremely important to be organized when packing. The more organized you are now, the easier it will be later. Clearly mark each box with its contents and designated room. Remove or set aside items you do not wish to take with you before the full service movers arrive.

TAKE ESSENTIAL ITEMS WITH YOU

Consider taking essential items such as medications, personal items, documents, cleaning products, etc. with you vs. having the movers and packers handle them. This ensures they are readily accessible when you arrive at your new home.

DESIGNATE AN AREA IN EACH ROOM FOR BOXES

In addition to planning placement of furniture, you should also set aside space for your full service movers to stack the boxes that belong in each room. Having the movers and packers set boxes in their respective rooms vs. in one central area of the house makes it much easier when you unpack.

If you are planning an upcoming move, we can help. No job is too big or small for our full service movers. In fact, we are one of the area’s most trusted piano movers and have extensive experience moving fragile and sensitive items. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving and storage company with local movers, long distance movers and storage facilities designed to handle any type of move. Give us a call to learn more today!

Moving During COVID-19

in Local Moves, Long Distance Moves, Moving & Storage

If you are planning to move during the COVID-19 pandemic, you will still be able to hire a full service moving company to handle your move. Movers and packers are considered essential workers. Let’s take a look at some ways you can reduce your risk of exposure during your move.

MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING

You should continue to maintain social distancing during the moving process. Our movers and packers will make every effort to maintain their distance as they handle and move your items. Our full service movers are experienced and move quickly, so for best results, try to keep family members and pets from standing in an area where they either may not be seen or could become an obstacle.

WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND HAVE HAND SANITIZER HANDY

Be sure to wash your hands frequently and have a bottle of hand sanitizer handy. This is for your safety and for the safety of our movers and packers.

CLEAN, CLEAN CLEAN!

It is a good practice to schedule your local movers to bring your furniture and belongings to your new home on a day after it has been thoroughly sanitized and cleaned. This helps ensure all areas are able to be reached. Once the movers and packers bring in your furniture and boxes, some areas may be difficult to access.

3 Guys Moving is a moving and storage company that adheres to local COVID-19 mandates and CDC guidelines. Our full service movers are taking extra precautions to keep our customers safe during this time. Additionally, we have instructed our movers and packers to stay home if they feel sick. If you are facing a move during COVID-19, our local movers and long distance movers can help. Give us a call today.

Challenges to Be Aware of As You Plan Your Move

in Local Moves, Long Distance Moves, Moving & Storage

(part two)

We are continuing our series on challenges homeowners face when moving. Our previous article covered large or bulky furniture, having more items to move than expected and weather. This article covers three more potential obstacles to be aware of when planning your move.

NEW HOME NOT READY

If you close on your current home before your new home is ready to move in to, you may be faced with an interim move. If this happens, don’t fret. 3 Guys Moving is a trusted moving and storage company that can help you navigate this process. We also have additional information and articles on our website about planning an interim move.

TIME CONSTRAINTS

While it may seem like you have plenty of time before your move, time does tend to fly. It is a best practice to set a schedule for your move and stick to it. One of our previous articles covered the importance of getting organized before the movers and packers arrive. Consider incorporating this into your schedule. It is also a good practice to develop a checklist for your move. Once you have a target date for your move, call a full service moving company such as 3 Guys Moving to schedule your movers and packers.

UNRELIABLE FRIENDS AND/OR FAMILY

If you are planning a do-it-yourself (DIY) move, you will likely call upon your family and friends for assistance. This can be a risky move if any of them back out last minute. As a full service moving company, our movers and packers often come to the “rescue” and take over when a DIY move does not go as planned.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company dedicated to providing excellent service to our valued customers. Our movers and packers treat your belongings with care and work hard to ease your mind during this stressful time. Whether you are in need of local movers or are planning a long distance move, we can help. And, because we are a moving and storage company, we can even securely store your belongings in our 23,000 square foot climate controlled facility. Give your friends at 3 Guys Moving a call today!

Obstacles Homeowners Face When Moving

in Moving & Storage, Local Moves, Long Distance Moves, Piano Movers

As a trusted moving and storage company, we feel it is our duty to provide customers and potential customers with resources and information to help ease the stress of the moving process. After being in business for more than three decades, we have seen it all! Unlike many fly-by-night moving companies, we treat our customers like family and pride ourselves on repeat customers who keep coming back and referring friends who either need local movers or are seeking assistance with a long distance move.

Our next series of articles will cover some of the most common obstacles homeowners face when moving. Let’s take a look:

LARGE OR BULKY FURNITURE

Large or bulky furniture can cause challenges on both sides of the move. The good news is that our movers and packers have a lot of experience with this and will evaluate what needs to be done to safely move these items. Speaking of large and bulky, did you know that piano moving is one of our specialties? In fact, 3 Guys Moving is one of the area’s preferred piano movers.

MORE ITEMS TO MOVE THAN EXPECTED

While it may at first seem like you do not have a lot of stuff to pack, once you begin to pull items out of closets you may find that you have much more than expected. No job is too large for our full service movers to handle. However, if you wish to save some time and money, consider either donating or throwing away items you no longer wish to keep before your movers and packers arrive.

WEATHER

Weather can put a damper on any parade. However, there is no need to fret. Take a deep breath and trust that your movers and packers will do everything possible to keep your belongings and home free from damage. If rain is expected, consider covering the entryway floors with moving blankets. If it’s going to be extremely hot, make sure you have enough water on hand to stay hydrated.

Our next article will cover more challenges to be aware of as you plan your move.

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving and storage company with more than three decades of experience. Both our local movers and long distance movers take pride in what they do and treat your belongings like their own. Since we are a moving and storage company, we have the facilities to store your items if needed. Don’t trust fly-by-night moving companies that are here today and gone tomorrow. We invite you to experience the 3 Guys Moving difference. Give us a call to learn more today!

Tips to Make Your Long Distance Move Go Smooth

in Long Distance Moves, Moving & Storage, Warehouse Space

Part Two

We are continuing our series on ways to help make your long distance move go smooth. Our previous article discussed decluttering, deciding on which items to keep with you during your travels and organizing and inventorying your belongings before the packers and movers arrive. Below are more long distance moving tips.

SELECT A PACKING AND MOVING COMPANY

If you are not going the moving truck rental / DIY route, selecting a reliable and dependable packing and moving company is the single most important aspect of a long distance move. Fly-by-night moving companies that are here today and gone tomorrow are everywhere. You want to select a moving and storage company with longevity, experience and a good reputation for handling long distance moves. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company that has been in business for more than three decades. Our movers and packers are experienced and we are licensed and insured. Not all moving companies have the track record and reputation we’ve worked hard to earn!

BE READY WHEN THE MOVERS AND PACKERS ARRIVE

Know ahead of time which items the movers and packers will be dealing with when they arrive. Have an inventory sheet and check off list ready so you can be sure nothing is overlooked.

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR INVENTORY BEFORE THE MOVERS AND PACKERS LEAVE

It is a good idea to double check your inventory list before the movers and packers leave to make sure they have everything. This is especially important if you are leaving some items behind and/or taking some items with you as you travel to your new location.

If you need a dependable and reliable full service moving company to handle your long distance move, we can help. Our movers and packers make sure your belongings are handled with the utmost care. And, since we are a moving and storage company, we have more than 23,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space to meet your storage needs. We are different from the typical full service moving company in that we excel in inspections, meet or exceed all industry standards and requirements and customize every move to fit the needs of each customer. Give us a call to learn more today!

Planning a Long Distance Move

in Moving & Storage, Featured, Long Distance Moves, Military Moves, Warehouse Space

Long distance moves can be complicated. Many people choose to hire a full service moving company to handle the logistics. This tends to be a more favorable option than moving truck rental and handling the entire move on your own. Regardless of whether or not you hire a packing and moving company or decide to DIY, there are some strategies you can use to help make the move go smooth. Let’s take a look:

DECLUTTER

Now is the perfect time to get rid of items you no longer need. Why pay to have movers and packers transport items you will not use? Purging before a move also helps reduce the amount of unpacking and organization you will need to do later.

DECIDE WHICH ITEMS YOU WISH TO KEEP WITH YOU

Moving companies will pack and move the items you designate. If you want to move any items yourself, be sure to set them aside. Some people choose to keep certain things like jewelry, urns, pet supplies, personal items, etc. with them instead of sending them with the packing and moving company .

ORGANIZE AND INVENTORY YOUR BELONGINGS

It is a good idea to organize and inventory your belongings before the movers and packers arrive. This will help make unpacking and organizing easier when you arrive at your new location.

Our next article will cover three more planning tips for your upcoming long distance move. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company that has extensive experience with long distance moves. We are considered a premier moving and storage company with more than 23,000 square feet of warehouse space that is fully equipped to handle your storage needs. We are also an approved military storage facility. If you have an upcoming long distance move, we can help. Give us a call to learn more today!

Ways to Ease the Stress of Moving

in Moving & Storage, Featured, Piano Movers

We are continuing our series on ways you can ease the stress of moving. Our previous article covered the importance of getting organized, starting to pack early and using quality moving supplies. Today we will cover three more helpful tips.

SELECT A RELIABLE AND DEPENDABLE MOVING COMPANY

While moving truck rental is an option when handling the move yourself, many people choose to hire a full service moving company. This not only eases stress, but a reliable and dependable packing and moving company such as 3 Guys Moving can quickly and efficiently pack your belongings, load them in one of our moving trucks, and safely transport them to your new location. This gives you time to handle other details such as closing on your new home, cleaning, unpacking, etc.

DON’T PROCRASTINATE THE INEVITABLE

Once the movers and packers unload your belongings, you should consider beginning to get unpacked as soon as possible. It is easy to feel overwhelmed, but the more you procrastinate, the more overwhelmed you will feel. Set realistic goals (i.e. tomorrow I will unpack the kitchen items, etc.) and before you know it, your new house will feel like a home!

BE POSITIVE!

Remain positive about your move. If you go into the move feeling stressed, then you will likely be stressed throughout the entire process. Take a deep breath, be organized, hire a reliable moving and packing company and enjoy the journey!

3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company with experienced movers and packers who know how to get the job done right! We have been in business more than three decades and have helped thousands of individuals and business owners with their relocation needs. Our moving trucks are clean and well maintained. Our movers and packers are trained and experienced to handle even the most challenging moves. We are also considered one of the industry’s premier piano movers. You name it, we can handle it and help ease your moving stress. Give us a call to learn more today!

Tips to Help Ease the Stress of Moving

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Moving from one place to another is often time consuming and stressful. The first question people often ask themselves is whether or not they should consider moving truck rental and move themselves, or, hire a full service moving company to handle the logistics for them. The decision is up to you, but remember, time is money. 3 Guys Moving is a reliable, full service moving company with experienced movers and packers who can help ease the burden of moving. Whether you are handling it yourself, or hiring a professional moving and packing company, here are some tips to help make your move less stressful.

GET ORGANIZED

Getting organized can prevent much stress. Consider taking an inventory of all of the items you plan to take with you. Make a list of all your belongings and categorize items (i.e. kitchen, Molly’s room, etc.). Then, plan a garage sale and/or trip to a donation center to get rid of items you do not wish to take with you. Doing this will make it easier, especially when the movers and packers arrive.

START PACKING EARLY

Time flies so the earlier you start packing the less stressed you will be later. Even if you plan to hire a packing and moving company, there will likely be some items you wish to keep with you. Start by packing the items you plan to move yourself. Then, make sure you have everything else ready for when the movers and packers arrive.

USE QUALITY MOVING SUPPLIES

If you hire a packing and moving company, they will have plenty of quality moving supplies on hand when they arrive to pack your belongings. However, if you plan to handle the packing yourself, we suggest purchasing quality moving supplies such as sturdy boxes, strapping tape, bubble wrap, packing wrap, etc. Our professionals carefully and strategically place items in our moving trucks all the time. Breakage, when it occurs, is usually a result of customers not properly packing boxes and other items for transport.

Our next article will cover three more tips to help ease the stress of moving. 3 Guys Moving is a full service moving company based in the Greater Tampa Bay area. Our movers and packers handle all types of local and long distance moves. When hiring a packing and moving company, experience matters. Our team of experts can ease your mind and help you achieve a stress-free move. Give us a call to learn more today!