How far in advance should you book movers?

How far in advance should you book movers?

two months

What to Know Before Hiring movers?

Here are 11 ways to hire the right team for your move:

• Moving inventory.
• Get a thorough walk-through.
• Don’t pay a large deposit.
• Avoid moving companies with a name switch.
• Get references on movers.
• Avoid packing costs.
• Beware of extra fees.
• Avoid a blank moving contract.

Do movers wrap furniture?

Sometimes your moves will accommodate you, but many times they’ll charge you extra to wrap the items themselves before placing it on the truck. To avoid incurring an additional cost or receiving a bill for the service later, review this list of items you should wrap and protect before the mover’s arrival.

Do movers wrap mattress?

Some professional movers will wrap the entire mattress in shrink wrap. If the mattress is moving locally, no need, if long distance you may want to consider that.

Do you empty dresser drawers when moving?

If you lift the dresser, and it feels flimsy, empty the drawers before moving it. Always empty the drawers of a ready-to-assemble chest. Take apart this type of furniture before packing and moving. If a dresser has an attached mirror, always remove the mirror and pack it separately.

How do I protect my furniture from moving?

Use bubble wrap to protect delicate wood pieces. Plastic wrap or specially designed plastic sofa covers should be used to protect your upholstered items. In a pinch, old blankets or packing blankets will work. It is also a good idea to use corrugated cardboard sheets in between wooden pieces.

How do I protect my dresser when moving?

Place one or two large moving blankets over the top of the dresser, letting them drape over the sides. Use heavy-duty packing tape to secure the blankets around the dresser tightly. The furniture should be wrapped firmly so the blankets do not come loose during the move.

How do you keep dresser drawers closed when moving?

Another thing you can do to keep dresser drawers closed when moving is to put a few layers of stretch wrap over them and around the entire furniture piece in order to immobilize them. Finally, wrap the entire furniture piece in protective furniture blankets.

How do I keep my dresser drawers from falling out while moving?

Wrap the dresser: If you attempt to tape your dresser drawers shut, you may find that the adhesive damages the finish. That’s why you should snugly wrap the furniture with a moving blanket and tape the padding in place to keep the dresser drawers from falling out while moving.

How do I stop the bottom of my drawers from falling out?

Apply a uniform bead of wood glue to the recess on the detached back piece of the drawer. Apply wood glue to the sides of the drawer at the ends where the back will attach. Fit the back edge of the drawer bottom into the recess on the back piece and push the piece into place.