Getting ready for your local move 

The saying "time is money" definitely applies to charges for local moving. The total man-hours and materials are what determine the costs. Here are some helpful tips, which can keep your moving cost within your budget.

• Decide on a moving budget that will best fit your family's needs
• Get a free, no obligation estimate performed by McCarthy Transfer & Storage
• Eliminate unneeded, unnecessary items
• Have a garage sale
• Donate to your favorite charity
• Be organized; know what IS going and what is NOT going
• Disconnect stereo and computer components, tie the cords
• Disassemble beds if possible
• Move small items to the garage and leave a pathway for the crew to work
• Identify where the cartons are to go at the destination with a felt marker
• Ask your consultant about the free use of wardrobe cartons on local moves to help eliminate unnecessary cleaning and pressing
• Move small items yourself, before or after the move
• Secure parking at your current and destination residences if you live in a congested area
• Remove doors, railings; etc. if there are any clearance problems
• Unhook washer and dryer
• Anything containing water, natural gas, gasoline or oil must be drained and or disconnected
• Gas lines and water lines to appliances must be disconnected by owner
• Electrical and vent hookups must be disconnected by owner
• Pets; make arrangements for them to NOT be on site if possible
• On move day, be ready for the crew's arrival, give the crew a walk-through of the home and let the crew handle the rest

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