Bailey’s Moving and Storage was founded in Provo, Utah in 1952 and is locally owned and operated. Over the past 50 years we’ve grown into a multi-million dollar enterprise with multiple locations and the ability to move our customers across town, across the country, and across the world.
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Pro Movers Tip # 69 -
Moving Company Inventory * Descriptive Inventory: Is the receipt showing each item you shipped and its condition. Check and inspect your goods as they come off the truck. If you miss something, for interstate household moving you normally have 9 months to file a claim. But understand, the longer you wait to file a claim, the less likely it is that the carrier will consider it to be valid.
Movers Tip # 17 -
Load Last, Unload First * When loading your items, make sure you designate some boxes for essentials and items needed immediately at unload. Be sure these boxes are clearly labeled as "load last / unload first" or something similar, for easy accessibility. These items might include first day snacks, drinks and food. Also important toiletries and linens, medications, bedding, TV remote and flashlights.
Quick Moving Tip # 8 -
Quick Picture Packing * For quickie packing of pictures or mirrors that are not high value, just slip then into the open end of a flattened carton slightly bigger than the picture, then tape the ends shut. It's best to use this method for pictures and mirrors with frames.
Movers Tip # 77 -
Moving Terms - Broker * Broker: Companies that arranges for the truck transportation of the belongings of others, utilizing for hire companies to provide the actual truck transportation. A broker does not have responsibility for the belongings.
Pro Movers Tip # 2 -
Best Packing Paper to Use * Use unprinted news instead of newpaper. Newspaper leaves ink on everything it comes in contact with, most notably all over your hands. Newspaper also takes a long time to unfold and lay out. Newspaper is OK to use for cushioning the bottom and top of boxes, but you really should use unprinted news to wrap around your delicate items.
Movers Tip # 56 -
Moving Terms - Advanced Charges * Advanced Charges: Charges for services performed by someone other than the mover. Usually a third party service is paid by the mover. Most line haul drivers are equipped with tools to handle many situations with your move.
Moving Tip # 58 -
Provide Movers With Contact Info * Provide movers with your contact info so you can be reached during the move. It's a good idea that you provide movers all pertinent contact phone numbers. Cell phone numbers are great, but also a landline or 2 for cases where cell reception is spotty, or cell batteries go dead.
Pro Movers Tip # 48 -
Dispute Settlement Program * Movers must have a neutral dispute settlement program as a way of settling disputes that may arise concerning loss or damage of your household goods.
Moving Tip # 42 -
Be Aware of What You Sign * Never sign a delivery receipt for your household goods if it contains any language about releasing the mover from liability. Read it carefully. Doubtful a mover would try and slip that in there, but you never know.
Movers Tip # 31 -
Prepare Your Refrigerator * Empty your refrigerator, eat your left-overs and throw out any perishables before moving. Also be sure to defrost your freezer at least 24 hours before relocating. Also, be sure to use towels to thoroughly dry out your refrigerator and freezer, particularly for long distance or storage moves.
Moving Tip # 62 -
Supervise Your Movers * Just like moving day, when your furniture is delivered, stick around to direct movers. Again time is money for the movers. Movers don't mind putting furniture in the right area of the house, but if you're not around to direct them they won't know where anything goes. Movers often may charge extra if they have to double or triple handle furniture items because you are not there to direct them. So please be present to supervise their efforts.
Quick Moving Tip # 83 -
Moving Terms - Bill of Lading * Bill of Lading: A contract between you and the mover and a receipt of your belongings. Go over this carefully with your moving representative, know the terms of the contract.
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