Getting ready for a move is one of the most crucial components to an efficient moving experience. As professional and skilled as our Toronto moving crew members are, there are situations when we arrive at a location and a lot of items are improperly packed, and there is a lot of loose items which changes and increases the actual estimated moving time. In order to alleviate some of these challenges, we prepared some recommendations below to help keep things moving.
Moving Boxes
When it comes to moving boxes, certain guidelines should be followed:
- Keep boxes relatively of the same size, if not the same size, to ensure that the truck does not become a game of Tetris. When boxes are all of different sizes, more time is spent making sure most of the available space is used to fit everything in the truck
- Keep books and heavy items in smaller boxes
- Properly label boxes. This will minimize moving time as the crew won’t have to ask where each box goes when unloading
- Use ample amount of bubble wrap or wrapping paper for fragile items as they will be subjected to some bumps as the truck will be driving on potentially uneven surfaces
- Properly label boxes with Fragile stickers if necessary
Loose Items
It may not seem like it but loose items are one of the main causes why moves take longer than expected and potentially require a second trip to complete the move.
- Loose items do not stack well and therefore reduces the amount of usable space on the truck
- Carrying loose items versus carrying items in a box limits the total volume you can carry at one time and affects the overall efficiency of the process
Fragile Items
Although we can move almost anything for you, there are some items we kindly suggest you take in your personal vehicle if possible. Since these type of items typically require more attention in terms of preparation, it would also add relatively more time and effort to find a safe spot to place them in the truck.
- Lamps
- Vases
- LCD TV’s without a box
- Artwork
- Figurines
- Planters/Plants
- Etc.
About Europa Movers Toronto
Europa Movers Toronto is a professional moving and storage company operating out of Toronto, ON, providing high quality local and long distance moving services throughout Toronto, GTA, Ontario and across Canada. Thanks to our country-wide network we are also able to service our clients’ long distance moving needs throughout Canada.
Call Europa Movers Toronto (416) 604-9904 for a FREE Consultation in regards to your residential or office moving needs to and from the GTA and Metro Toronto area.