• Packing of effects by trained personal staff. A   surveyor/estimator will determine  what is to be packed.

• Custom designed crates may be a requirement for sending those fragile & antique items. Our surveyor will suggest the crafting of effects & include costs to your final quotation.

• Domestic transportation of furniture requires special protection. A felt material is used to provide added protection.

• You may require our unpacking service at your destination. We will also remove all debris pertaining to your relocation.

• A written quotation itemizing the specific functions to be performed and the costs related to the service package.
  
• A written plan, outlining the methods to be employed that will ensure a well organized, cost effective and stress free move.

• Contact SUREWAY  Moving & Storage to arrange for a free moving estimate and consultation.
  
• Ask for references and check with the Better Business Bureau.
  
• Don't be fooled by rates. Ask about additional charges and methods used to compute time on local moves. Make sure both estimates are for similar weights. Check the rate per 100 Ibs.
  
• If furniture is going to be stored, make sure the insurance will cover the entire contents.
  
• Start a moving expenses book. Some of your expenses may be tax deductible, so be sure to save the receipts.
  
• If you're moving to another province, contact the provincial health insurance departments of both the province you're moving to and the one you're leaving. If you're staying in the same province, make sure the department has your new address.
  
• Gather together all important documents for every member of the family. Don't forget your pet's documents.
  
• Register your change of address with the post office.
  
• Begin mailing change of address cards and keep a record of cards sent. Don't forget to notify all credit card companies and other creditors. such as insurance companies and financial institutions.
  
• Contact your bank. Arrange for the transfer of all accounts and personal loans. Remember to order checks with your new address.
  
• Provide clear instructions on everything that must be moved. Don't include jewelry or other small valuables that could be easily lost or damaged.
  
• Cancel newspaper subscriptions or change delivery address.

• Have a garage sale. It's a fun and profitable way to get rid of items you no longer need.
  
• If you are doing your own packing, begin.
  
• Number all boxes and keep an inventory. Label all boxes as to content.
  
• Return all borrowed items, and retrieve items you have loaned to others.
  
• Make a floor plan of the new house and plan where everything will go. Don't guess, take measurements.
  
• Book the freight elevator if you are moving in or out of an apartment.
  
• Arrange for the changeover of all utilities

• Call SUREWAY Moving & Storage to confirm your move. 
  
• Confirm the booking of the freight elevator with your superintendent.
  
• Prepare a list of all items you want to take with you personally. 
  
• Include all jewelry and valuable items which the movers are not responsible for. 
  
• Dismantle and/or unfasten anything that requires it. Defrost and air dry the deep freezer.

• Double check that all your valuables are accounted for. 
  
• Disconnect, defrost and air dry the refrigerator. 
  
• Do your last load of laundry.
  
• Disconnect the washer & dryer. DON'T forget to drain the washer!

• This is you last day to pack.
  
• Pack all items you plan to take with you in the car. Label them "Do Not Load: For Car". Try to take these items out of the house before the movers arrive.
  
• Lead packers around the house and make sure they understand all your instructions.
  
• Make sure you have all keys for the house for the new owners. (Don't forget garage and shed keys!)

• Lay down heavy plastic or old runners to minimize dirt in the house. Do not use them on stairways - they're dangerous.
  
• Lead the movers around the house again and make sure they understand all your instructions.
  
• Check the movers' inventory against your inventory. Count the number of boxes.
  
• Clearly label and leave all spare keys, and the code for the security system if you have one, inside the house unless otherwise arranged.

• Get to the house before the movers. Arrange to take milk, bread, coffee, tea and snacks with you. It will be a long day.
  
• Verify that all utilities have been turned on.
  
• Find your floor plan and give copies to the movers. When your goods arrive check each item carefully as it is put in place and mark it off your inventory.
  
• First priorities will be the children's rooms, TV or radio, and a basic kitchen.
  
• Since you have not yet unpacked, go out and have a nice dinner. You deserve it!

• Have movers unpack if they packed.
  
• Inspect for possible damage. If any, contact the mover immediately.

Use Our Quick Quote Form: Fill out our form for more information.

Rates:

For local moves we charge by the hour. The rate is determined by the number of men and trucks used based on the circumstances of the move. This can be determined by receiving an estimate of cost from your SUREWAY  representative.

Travel Time:

The travel time of a move is comprised of two components. The first being the time it takes to get from our office to the location of the pick up and the second being the time from the delivery address back to the office. These two components make up the total travel time.

Minimum Hours:

For all local moves SUREWAY has a four hour minimum. This means if a move takes less than four hours, including travel time, the total charges would be for a minimum of four hours.

Extra Charges:

The process of coding floor plans is the first step in developing a logical move plan. The strategy is to prepare the move to flow in a logical and fluid manner. Every item to be moved must be identified and labeled so that it may be placed by the mover in its exact destination. Location. A tag also instructs a mover how to handle that item. 

EXAMPLE:

• Location (where the item is going)

• Sequence (one color may proceed another)

• Liquidation (directive to the mover)

• Do not move (directive to the mover)

• Storage (directive to the mover)

• Contents (directive to the unpacker)

Placement of furniture and equipment at your new facility will be identified by number, not by name. When coding the floor plan each area being moved must be identified with a single room or area number. To identify placement location, placards with the proper room numbers must be affixed to the entrance of each individual area and/or room at your new facility.

For example, when a desk has a removable return, both pieces are tagged. Each piece of computer equipment is tagged 

EXAMPLE: 

• monitor

• CPU

• keyboard

• cable 

Everything must be tagged no matter how seemingly inconsequential 

EXAMPLE:

• floor mats

• white boards

• trash cans, etc…

items without a tag will not be moved. This great level of detail means less supervision will be required at your new facility (remember, the mover’s time is your money), 

An example of our method for indicating placements at destination is shown below. Each individual item is assigned a number which corresponds to its place on the floor plan. In this example the employee’s room/area number is 15. A dash (“-“) is placed after the number and each individual piece of furniture is assigned a numbered location which corresponds to the number shown on your floor plan. Proper tagging and placarding will be a key in achieving an organized and smooth flowing move. It will save your company time and money.

Desks, credenzas and storage cabinets are moved on end. Unless the contents of these items are completely emptied and packed into cartons the contents will fall out and be lost. Desks and credenzas are tagged on the top surface. Chairs are tagged on the back rest.

Assembled units must be cleared of all supplies and stock before they can be moved. See your money for recommendations on tagging steel shelves holding stock, Forget about moving steel shelving with product on them. Sounds great. Doesn’t work.

Surfaces must be cleared of all items. Drawers must be emptied and packed into cartons. Workbenches and tables are tagged on the top work surface.

Mark it FRAGILE to assure special handling be sure to advise the supervisor or project manager of its sensitive nature. Proper labeling and communication is essential for moving these items safely.

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Each vault is 5x7x7 and made out of wood. They can each hold approximately 1000-1200 pounds of household goods.

Vaults run $45 per month. There are warehouse handling fees of $45 per vault on the way in and $45 per vault on the way