Moving Tips
Ways to be prepared and save money on moving.
Be organized in the way you pack
- Boxes should be sealed with tap with no bulges.
- Books and heavy items should only be put in small boxes.
- Boxes should be well marked as to where they go in the new space (please do not mark the wardrobe boxes we provide).
- Fragile boxes should be marked clearly as such.
- Boxes should not weigh over 50 lbs.
- Clearly mark or set aside items that are not to be moved or go to a different destination.
Disconnect or take apart items that require it
- Computers
- Stereos
- Televisions & cable boxes
- Wall units
- Returns on desks
- Cubicle partitions (unless previously arranged)
- Copier trays
- Furniture with earthquake proof brackets
- Wash & Dryers (if necessary)
- Icemaker waterlines on refridgerators
- Mirrors connected to dressers
Move things yourself that are small and fragile
- Lamps
- Lampshades
- Clocks
- Laptops
- Jewelry cases
- etc.
Prepare your furniture to move easily
- If your desk drawers come out, they can be left full (except for breakables and valuables).
- Letter and legal files can be left full, if the drawers come out.
- Lateral file drawers should be emptied.
- Shelves must be emptied and removed.
- Furniture should be marked as to where it goes in the new space with a sticker or something that will not come off (no a post-it note).
- Dresser drawers can have clothes in them, but not glass or fragile items.
- Plants should not be watered right before moving them: less heavy and less messy
Have your space planned out in your new home/office
- Know where your furniture is going (and make sure it fits beforehand).
- Have a schematic of the entire office located at the entrance identifying specific offices.
- Have a schematic of each office taped to the door of the office to assist with putting furniture in its proper place.
- Be available for giving directions (especially on the unload).
- If possible, babies and pets should left with a relative or neighbor.