Frequently Asked Moving & Storage Questions
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How Should I Prepare for the Movers?
- Strip down all beds
- Clean all surfaces
- Clean out medicine cabinets
- Organize, downsize, & donate items you don’t need
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How Can I Pack My House or Business Efficiently?
- Organize items by room
- Label boxes accurately
- Pack items you won’t need on a daily basis first
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What Should I Do Before Packing?
- Organize, downsize, & donate items you don’t need
- Determine what items you need on a daily basis & pack those last
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What Kind of Boxes & Tape Should I Use?
- High-quality, uniformly shaped boxes
- Avoid recycling boxes, especially with heavy or delicate items
- Use packing tape for the best seal
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How Do I Label My Boxes Effectively?
- Label boxes on the side, not the top
- Action Moving & Storage stacks boxes, so this makes contents easier to find
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When Do I Need Specialty Moving Services?
- With oversize or heavy items like hot tubs or pianos
- With delicate items, like chandeliers or family heirlooms
- With temperature or humidity-sensitive items, like artwork, guitars, or amplifiers
- With vehicles, if you are flying to your new location or don’t have enough people to drive them to the new location
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How Else Can I Prepare for Action Moving & Storage?
- Clean out medicine cabinets
- Strip down beds
- Clean surfaces
- Clear driveways or walkways & apply salt if moving during the winter
- Organize, downsize, & declutter
- Provide as much detail as you can when contacting us for a quote
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What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?
Coming soon!