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 How much notice is required to schedule a move? That all depends on when you ask this question! Washington Metropolitan customers generally want to move in the summer or during the first five days or last five days of a month. If this sounds like you than you may want to secure your move date with a deposit as soon as you can. On the other hand, the less desirable winter months and cancellations might afford you the opportunity to schedule one day before your move date. One thing you can be sure of is that by utilizing our centralized sales and dispatch system Beltway has never stood a customer up in our 40 years of business. Visit planning for a successful move day for additional tips. >> Click here for more 5-8-2010 Crew: Downs & Voltmer (Alexandria Branch) Consultant: Doug Barroga (Alexandria Branch) “ Otto & Daniel were absolutely great . I will always ask for them.” Pauline B Washington DC

Cost Cutter Ideas Time is Money Your time is better spent organizing and preparing for your move than trying to move them yourself. Prior to arrival of the moving van, you should see the following scene: Reserved parking near residence Clear pathways Well labeled cartons Furniture clear of all small items A stack of personal items set aside for transport in your own car Click here for more Time is Money Your time is better spent organizing and preparing for your move than trying to move them yourself. CARTONS Label cartons for quick room identification Don't stack cartons in pathways Rent crush proof cartons for mirrors, pictures and lamps from Beltway instead of paying for packing services or materials FURNITURE Empty cabinets and drawers of spillables and breakables Leave unbreakable items in drawers Don't overload drawers and furniture with extras Talk to your consultant about servicing of... Grandfather clocks Hot tubs Pool tables Similar speciality items ELECTRONICS Disconnect, label and wind cords Rent a Flat Panel Crate from Beltway Movers for your flat panel television APPLIANCES Arrange servicing of... Gas ranges Gas clothes dryers Direct wired electric clothes dryer Disconnect hoses from the washer Empty the refrigerator of all contents... Drain the drip pan Disconnect the water supply of automatic icemakers Prepare your freezer... Pack all of the contents in small cartons Return packed contents to the freezer Click here for more

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