Moving Tips
What Our Customers Are Saying
I am writing to thank you and your crew for the superb job you did during our recent office move. You did everything exactly as promised, from delivering moving tubs timely, to providing good advice on how to pack and label boxes, to delivering and placing items at the new site without damage.
I was doubtful at first when you said the move could be accomplished in one day. You proved me wrong. Your crews showed up exactly on time at 8 AM and finished the move by around 5 PM. Your crews were polite, accommodating, and even cheerful throughout the day.
Moving is normally a pretty stressful experience. Your company took much of the stress out of the moving day. Thanks again.
- J. Burkert, Social Security Administration
10/28/09
Spokane, WA
The key to a smooth move is organization. Based on our years of experience, we have compiled a series of helpful moving tips to assist you in organizing and planning your next move.
-
Instant Aid Box
Pack a Movers Instant Aid Box containing things that might be needed immediately upon arrival at your new home. Package each group of items in a large paper bag or box and clearly label and carry your Instant Aid Box with you instead of loading it in the moving truck.
-
Non-Allowables List
United Van Lines provides a list of some common non-allowable items that cannot be shipped because they represent a hazard or are perishable. Make sure you know what you can and can't load on the truck before moving day.
-
Packing Tips
Good packing is essential for a stress-free move. If you choose to do some or all of your own packing, it is especially important that you're familiar with the packing techniques and moving boxes that will best protect your possessions.
View the information on United Van Lines Web site for best packing practices.
Or, if you would rather leave the packing to someone else, contact us for a packing services estimate.
-
Weekly Moving Reminders
Use our printable moving reminder to help make your move. You can also sign up for weekly e-mail reminders and United will e-mail you each week during the eight weeks leading up to your move.