Moving: Services & Storage

Dallas mover DFW Moving and Storage provides tips for stress free moves in Dallas, Carrollton, Frisco, Plano, and Coppell.

Dallas mover Mike Lohner, one of the founders of DFW Moving and Storage, says that organization is key to a successful, stress free move, as any moving expert will attest. Packing always takes longer than you expected and you usually run out of supplies during the packing process. The more you put off packing till the end the more likely you are to run out of supplies and resorting to make shift alternatives. This is especially true if you are still packing the day the movers arrive.

Have you ever experienced high levels of stress during a move? Chances are that you answered yes. Chances are, also, that the reason you experienced stress is due primarily to a lack of adequate prior preparation.  Most people have a tendency to leave essential pre-move tasks to the last stages of moving and they create anxiety when the move date arrives. The closer to the move date they get the more anxiety they experience.

If there is any one thing that can reduce stress it is to start early and get ahead of the game. One of the problems with starting early is the fear that you will need something that you pack and have to open the box to get it out. One great way to resolve that issue is to use vinyl or plastic tubs to pack. You can purchase vinyl or plastic tubs at most major home building supply stores such as Lowes or Home Depot. The cost can be as low as $2 - $5 per tub and they have see-through sides that make it much easier to know what is in the tub.

Dallas mover Chris Moucka, founding partner in DFW Moving and Storage, says that by purchasing tubs instead of boxes you also have a much easier time of moving in as you can open the most critical tubs first and stack many of the tubs in the garage and open them at a later time. Boxes are, by their very nature, less sturdy and less friendly to finding what is in them. When you open a sealed box you have to either re-seal it or you have a weakened storage system which allows entry to creep crawly things that live in your garage or attic. Tubs are easily re-sealable and have tight seals.

For those who are truly organized a great tool is Mailing Labels that come 10 to a page. They can be bought at the office supply store and they can be stuck to the tops and sides of the plastic tubs. By using 2 – 4 labels per tub you can easily know what is in the tub whether you are viewing the tub from the top, side, or end, depending on how high they are stacked and how easy they are to get to.

To learn more about stress free moving please call Mike Lohner at 972-484-2112 or visit the DFW Moving and Storage website or the DFW Moving BLOG.

I want to tell you a story about a move that went very very badly. It was 2003 and I was moving from Dallas to Fort Worth. I called a Dallas (area) mover that I had used twice before. The Dallas area mover was one that uses the word ‘firefighter’ in its name to imply that the people who come to your home are firefighters. Every one has heard that firefighters have started moving companies and you have a tendency to trust a firefighter with your stuff because of the reputation that firefighters have… public servants, risking life and limb, poorly paid, plenty of spare time, etc.

I had used this particular Dallas area mover twice before and both times I was satisfied. This time a problem occurred.  I owned a custom glass table. It was a one of a kind hand crafted table that was designed to be placed in a hall or entryway. It was made of fuzed leaded glass and it weighed about 250 lbs. It was constructed in two parts and was a little on the delicate side.

In each of the prior moves the movers moved the glass table without any problem but this time they did not pack it carefully enough and the table broke into several pieces. It was irreparable and I was extremely upset, to say the least. The table cost about $3000 dollars.

The mover did not cover the damage. I had failed to consider moving insurance and my homeowners insurance did not cover damage due to moving. The mover had not informed me of the option to purchase insurance and the contract documents which I had signed has very small print which included a statement to the effect that they were not responsible for any damage done during the move.

I had mistakenly assumed that they were covered by insurance and that if damage occurred I would be covered. I contacted my attorney and he reviewed the moving contract and pointed out to me that the only requirment by the state for movers is that they must cover damage at a cost of $.60 per lb. Well, a 250 lb glass table was only worth $150 at that rate.

The moral of the story is that you really should do three things before choosing a moving company:

1. Check your homeowners insurance to determine what moving damage is covered, if any.
2. Check the contract for damage clauses
3. Consider moving insurance
4. Select a moving company which has integrity and fully discloses the risks and coverages up front.

I have since that time moved several times and I want to recommend DFW Moving.com. They are a perfect example of a Dallas mover that has integrity and fully discloses all risks related to the move so that you can make an informed decision. Their movers are careful, diligent, and professional. They are not in a hurry to get to the next job and they are not slow because they are paid by the hour. DFW Moving.com is a quality Dallas mover that you can depend on.

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