How to Pack for your home move

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August 16, 2002 ·

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Do you know where to start and how to pack for your home move? There are many things to organize before a home move. Packing, choosing a mover, donating furniture, downsizing. Let Victory Van help you make this move easier. Here we give you some suggestions that will make the move more efficient...

As with any big project, a move is a lot easier if you start planning early. Pre-move packing will save you time and money. It will also save your nerves from being totally frazzled on moving day.

In this post we’ll talk about the little things you can do to make your move – before, during and after – just a little bit easier. And at the end,  we have a free Moving Guide to help you  prepare! Keep reading! If you prefer to do your own pre-move packing, Victory Van can provide you with all the packing crates and material you need.

On the other hand, you might choose to take it easy and leave all the wrapping and packing to Victory’s trained pros.

Regardless of what you decide to do, you’ll need….

 

TheRightContainers

Withourdecadesofexperienceandourconstantdriveforefficiency,VictoryVanhaspackingdowntoascience.We bringtherightamountofpackingmaterials,intherightamount,foreverymove. 
 
Weprovide:
  • Specialtycratesfordishwareandchina
  • Protectivewrappingforyourupholsteredfurniture
  • Extra-sturdywardrobecartons
  • Ourpatented,reusableVictoryCratesthataremuchmoredurable thancardboardboxes
  • Customcratingforantiquesandartwork
  • Quiltedpadstoprotectyourwallsandfurniture
  • Specialcartonsformattresses,glasstabletopsandotherhard-to-moveitems
  • Alltape,strapping,pads,dolliesandmovingequipment

 

TheRightMoves

Pre-movepackingwillstreamlineyourmoveifyoufollowthese5movingtipstoensurenothinggetsforgotteninthe rushofpacking.
  1. Theearlierthebetter.Startassoonasyouknowyou’regoingtomoveanddoalittleatatime.
  2. Donateorditch.Takeacriticaleyetoyourbelongingstolessenyourpackingload.
  3. Handlewithcare.Yourantiquesandcollectiblesdeservespecialhandling,andVictoryVancanhelpyouwiththat.
  4. Makereservations.Whenyoucalltobookyourmovers,remembertomakearrangementsformovinglarge,delicate itemslikepianos.Victoryisexpertatmovingthose,too.
  5. Paperwork.Setasidevitalfinancialandlegaldocumentssotheydon’tgetlostintheshuffle.

Keep reading. At the end of this post, we have more tips for you in our free “Guide to Choosing a Home Mover”.

 

TheRightLists

Makeyourlifeeasierwithchecklistsforeverything.
  • Keeptabsonwhichaccountsyou’veupdatedwithyournewaddress.
  • Ifself-packing,numbereachcartonandmakealistofwhat’sinitsoyoucantellrightawaywheresomething belong.
  • Keepalistofutilitiestocallandnotedownwhenyoushouldscheduleaservicemoveorcutoff.
packing list for Victory Van

 

 

TheRightCall

VictoryVan’sfullservicepackingandmovingisdifferent,andyou’llseethatfromtheminuteyoucallus.Whetheryou wantustopickupanddeliveryourpackeditems,oryouwantustohandleeverystepofthemove,we’reequippedtodo itall.
  • Westartwithano-cost,no-obligationestimate.
  • Weoffertwopricingoptionssoyoucanpicktheonethatmakessenseforyou.
  • Yougetonepointofcontactatourcompanywhowillkeepyouinformedabouteverystepofyourmove.
  • Wepickupanddeliveronyourschedule,whetheryouwantitdoneinonedayortwo.

 

TheRightCrew

Victory Van moving crew

  • Notjustweekendmovers,thesearehighlytrainedprofessionals.
  • Ourpackersareefficientenoughtoworkwithsmallcrews,whichsavesyoutimeandmoney.
  • You’llexperiencethelevelofcustomercareyouonlygetwithanemployee-ownedcompany.

 

TheRightMovers

Whenitcomestopreparingforyourmove,yourbestcallistoVictoryVanMoving canbeaheadache.  But whenyoumovewithVictory,itdoesn’thavetobe.
 
We’llwalkyouthroughthewholethingandhelp youovertheroughspots,becausewhenyoumovewithVictory,it’salwaystherightcall.
 
Contact us today for your free moving quote. We’re here to answer any questions you have above moving your home.
 
Enjoy our Free Moving Guide that will help you prepare for your home move!
 
 

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