Local Moves
If the idea of moving everything in your home seems overwhelming, your D&R moving representative makes it more manageable. Like the other members of the D&R team, your moving representative is an organized, efficient and seasoned veteran at moving households of every size. To organize a detailed moving plan just for you, your moving representative will:
- Listen intently to your individual needs and ask pointed questions to uncover your concerns.
- Survey all belongings in your home to be moved - from top to bottom.
- Note unusual items that call for custom crating like high-value, fragile pieces such as paintings, antiques and chandeliers.
- Plan the logistics of transporting bulky items like pianos, boats or cars.
- Make arrangements for other services, such as storage.
- Prepare a list of heavy appliances and arrange to have them serviced - at your request - before the move.
- Work with you to create a detailed schedule for packing, loading and delivery.
- Offer suggestions on moving your pets and plants.
- Address all your questions and special concerns.
The right packing materials help ensure a safe trip.
Your D&R crew is taught how to pack all your valuables correctly – from dishes, glassware and clothing to bulky items like pianos or fragile pieces like chandeliers.
To help them do the job right, each packing crew is equipped with special care materials:
- Custom-made crates to protect more delicate items, such as antiques, collectibles, glass or marble table tops.
- Sturdy wardrobe cartons to protect clothing.
- Double-wall cartons to help safeguard fine china and crystal.
Careful loading and transport
D&R trucks are specially designed and equipped to ensure the safe transport of your goods. The experience and professionalism of our drivers, packers and loaders enhance the protection and safety of your possessions.
Before loading begins, special precautions are taken with carpets, banisters and traffic areas to protect your home and your belongings.
Quilted pads are generously used to blanket furniture and other large items.
The driver and his crew protect mattresses with special cartons. The bed, mattress and box springs are often among the last items to be moved.
After every item is labeled and inventoried, systematic loading begins. D&R drivers have been specially trained in the proper techniques of maneuvering furniture and loading. They are the crew chiefs for your move, and are courteous and professional.
Before loading begins, special precautions are taken with carpets, banisters and traffic areas to protect your home and your belongings.
Quilted pads are generously used to blanket furniture and other large items.
The driver and his crew protect mattresses with special cartons. The bed, mattress and box springs are often among the last items to be moved.
After every item is labeled and inventoried, systematic loading begins. D&R drivers have been specially trained in the proper techniques of maneuvering furniture and loading. They are the crew chiefs for your move, and are courteous and professional.
Helping you settle in comfortably
Your D&R crew exercises the same diligence moving you in as they did moving you out.
- Padding is placed where needed to protect your home and belongings.
- Furniture and belongings are placed in the rooms you designate.
- Upon your request, arrangements are made to have your heavy appliances hooked up properly.
- Many household items, such as beds and bookcases, are reassembled and placed where you want them.
- If you desire, arrangements can be made for our crew to unpack your belongings and remove empty cartons.
We sincerely hope that this information page on local moving has helped to answer some of your questions. If you require additional information you can call or e-mail us. In any event, we would love to hear from you.