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Darcy Quinn

A and P Moving, Inc.

Darcy Quinn: An Early Involvement

NOVATO — When planning for a relocation, the biggest mistake people make is waiting until the last minute to contact a moving company. Movers’ schedules fill up quickly, especially during the peak season, which runs from April through September. If you don’t plan ahead, you could wind up with limited options. To avoid this, be sure to contact a mover at least two to three months before your moving date. When you call a moving company, the first thing they’ll have you do is schedule an onsite inspection appointment. During this appointment, the relocation consultant will perform a walkthrough and “needs analysis” of your residence. This will help the company get an idea of what the job will require and create an accurate cost estimate. Read more

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Mario Batz

General Manager
Johnson & Daly Moving & Storage

Mario Batz: A Moving Opportunity

If you’re downsizing in advance of a move, make sure you consider all available avenues for discarding your unwanted items.

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Chitra Bheeman

Advantage Moving & Storage

Chitra Bheeman: A Personal Move

MILPITAS — A huge issue plaguing the moving industry today is unlicensed, fly-by-night movers. In the past, these illicit operators would mainly advertise on websites like craigslist, but nowadays, many are using high-profile resources like Google AdWords to show at the top of search engine results pages. When you hire an unlicensed mover, you run a lot of risks. Since they aren’t licensed, if something goes wrong (like damage to/loss of items), you don’t have any legal recourse to recoup expenses. Even worse, some fly-by-night movers have been known to “hijack” customers’ freight by demanding an additional payment before they unload the truck. To avoid falling prey to an unlicensed mover, Read more

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Peter Breslin

A1 Transfer Moving & Storage

Peter Breslin: A Unique Opportunity

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — When it comes to moving, a little proactive planning can go a long way toward avoiding unforeseen problems. Here are three tips for planning your move: 1. Set aside sensitive items. Before you start packing, gather sensitive items such as valuables and important documents and place them together in a well-marked container. By setting these items aside and keeping them with you, you’ll know exactly where they are after the move is over. 2. Map out your floorplan. In many cases, homeowners are so preoccupied with moving out that they don’t think much about moving in. Because of this, it’s easy for things to get messy at the tail end of the move. Read more

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David Robb

Co-owner
Robb & Messer Moving and Storage

David Robb: A Positive Move

SANTA ROSA — If you’re doing your own packing in preparation for a move, consider the following tips: 1. Label all boxes. On every box you pack, write the room it will ultimately go into, as well as the general items it contains. Mark your label on two sides of the box so you’ll be able to see it regardless of which way the box is facing. 2. Pack tightly. Besides being an efficient use of space, a tightly packed box reduces the possibility of items shifting around while in transit, which lowers the chance for breakage. On the other hand, when packing a large box, avoid overfilling it with heavy items, Read more

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A and P Moving, Inc.
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Advantage Moving & Storage
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A1 Transfer Moving & Storage

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