Cost Cutters   De-Clutter Basics   Elevator Moves   Move Day Expectations   Packing Basics   Planning for Success   Selecting a Mover   Senior Move Transitions   Storage Plans   To Pack or Not to Pack   Understanding Insurance Do you use pick up help? No, our guiding hiring principle is that we wouldn't allow anyone in your home that we wouldn't want in our home. Our uniformed crews are employees of the company that have undergone hiring scrutiny including background checks. If you are interested in a career with Beltway movers visit job descriptions & applications. >> Click here for more 09-03-2009 Crew: Gibson & Ballard (Forestville Branch) Consultant: Victor Folea (Rockville Branch) “Mike & Maurice were very hard working and professional. The move was much easier than I thought it would be. “ Joanne T. Laurel, MD

Elevator Moves Go back Only a moving specialist can achieve the desired efficiency and safety on an elevator move. SECURITY OF YOUR BELONGINGS Without professional planning and procedures, it is possible that your belongings may be left unattended at several points in the elevator process. This increases the likelihood of a problem occurring. Beltway recommends using at least a three-man team on most elevator moves...one upstairs, one at the elevator and one near the van. When possible, pitch in yourself to watch your belongings. If you want to be of assistance-you can be the elevator operator. This will free one of the professional movers to do more of the actual handling of furniture. TIME ACCOUNTABILITY Finally, a common concern of customers is time accountability. It takes as much as 10-15 minutes from the arrival of the movers at your building until you actually see them. This is due in large part to the time necessary for parking the van, unloading equipment and securing the elevator. In addition, when you see your apartment finally emptied, be aware that all your furniture may not have arrived at the van and that men may still be working to complete the loading of the van. Don't despair; Beltway has a solution to guard against wasted time. Instead, use this time to look for forgotten items and to carry last minute things such as potted plants to your car. Then make sure that the loading dock is clear, that everything is on the van, that the new address has been verified with your move crew and that the elevator key has been returned to the building management.

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