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Bowie Movers Help Tools

Bowie Movers Moving Hints:
• Start early- Almost everyone has more stuff than they think they do, and almost no one leaves enough time to pack it.
• Room Lists- Start by forming two room lists, one for your current place and one for your future place. This will help you manage what has to go where.
• Room Inventory- Go to each room and write down the types of things that need to be packed: furniture items, length of shelving, closets, etc.
• Time Allotment- Make sure to leave enough time. The most common timeframe reported by people moving is that it takes a month to pack. One study reported that it takes 4-5 hours to pack an average dorm room, so that should give you an idea of what’s involved.
• Calendar- Pull out a calendar and plan by day when each room will be completed.
• Delegation- If you’re moving with family members, agree with them exactly while tasks they will be doing and the date they will be finished.
• Track your progress- at least once per week track where you are against the date on the calendar. Revise your plan if you’re falling behind.
• Referrals- Get referrals from local real estate agents and friends who have moved recently.
• Licensing- Only consider movers that are licensed, bonded and insured.
• Research- Investigate your potential movers through the U.S. Department of Transportation, MovingScam-dot-com and the Better Business Bureau.
• In-home estimates- Evaluate a minimum of 3 movers based on in-home estimates of goods to be moved.
• Price- Price isn't the only factor- extremely low bids indicate a desperate mover.
• "Binding Not-To-Exceed"- Ask for written "Binding Not-To-Exceed" estimates.
• Avoid "rogue movers"- if you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts! Never agree to move your possessions with anyone you don’t trust.
• When packing electronics, a picture is worth 1000 words- Use a digital or cell phone camera to take pictures of how complicated wiring (computer cords, speaker wires) is hooked up. Be sure to use plenty of light and careful focus so the pictures will be clear. Print each picture and put it in the top of the box holding the item. This will make hooking up the items in your new place much easier.

Bowie MoversMoving to a new home or office can be very exciting, but without the right tool it can turn into a stressful and hazardous situation. Bowie Movers is a full service moving company that aims for high quality, and safe transport of your belongings. At Bowie Movers, our movers are licensed and secured, and ready to help you with your next move, and we provide competitive prices and thorough knowledge of the best practices in the industry today. If you are living in Maryland area, and looking for a reliable, affordable Local, interstate movers and storage facilities, then we are the right guys to call. We also specialize in residential moving, commercial moving and even storage services. Over a decade, we have been providing the highest level of moving and storage services at affordable prices to the commercial and residential communities in Bowie. Bowie Movers is a family owned business that has been operated in Maryland area for over a decade. With our wide range of services, our offer includes providing short and long-distance moves, corporate relocation and storage, we strive to give our customer’s 100% satisfaction, so we do whatever is necessary to deliver complete and customized residential and corporate relocation solutions.  That’s why our customers refer us to their families, friends and neighbors looking for professional movers in Bowie area. Our Award winning customer service will serve all your needs with the highest quality service.

At Bowie movers we will ensure you get the best low rate in the industry. We are unique because we take a flexible approach to every kind of moving requirement, we have an excellent reputation with our clients for being extremely reliable, dependable, courteous, always on time, with competitive rates, and with experienced, honest, hardworking, Bowie Movers moving experts. Give our Bowie professional Bowie Movers a chance to create a new memory for your household!

Bowie Movers Moving Tips

3 weeks before Bowie Movers moving:

  • Walk through your home/office space, (include the attic, garage, storage space etc.) to determine what items you will be shipping.
  • Start setting aside any items you do not want to take with you.  A couple of great ways to get rid of these items are to hold a garage sale or donate them to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army.  Remember that reducing your shipment size will reduce your moving costs.
  • Make a list of what you are bringing with you in your personal vehicle or suitcase.
  • Figure out the replacement value of all your belongings for insurance purposes.
  • Find out where to dispose of household chemicals like old paint, and start getting those items together so they can be disposed of properly prior to your move.
  • If you’re moving out of state, make sure you find out about auto licensing and insurance
  • If you’re moving in-state, make sure you schedule an appointment with the DMV so you can change your address on your driver’s license.
  • If you’re moving out-of-state, be sure to check the requirements of your new location to determine their guidelines for obtaining a license in that state.
  • If pertinent, make sure to notify your kids’ schools and have their records transferred to their new schools
  • Make any necessary hotel and airline reservations

2 weeks before Bowie Movers moving:

  • Go through all your belongings and make sure you return library books or any otherBowie Movers borrowed items.
  • Collect all the items you may have loaned out such as books, movies, etc.
  • Contact your utility company and arrange for the gas, electric and other utilities to be disconnected.
  • Don’t forget to make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place.
  • Arrange to have any major appliances prepared for the move.

1 week before Bowie Movers moving:

  • Get rid of all flammable or hazardous materials and make sure they are disposed of properly.
  • Put aside anything that you are bringing with you in the car or plane.
  • Close/transfer bank accounts (if switching banks) and order checks with your new address.
  • Send out change of address cards to friends, relatives, neighbors, organizations, and so on.
  • Arrange for removal of any “installed items” you’re bringing with you like a TV antenna or shelves.
  • Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you’ll need the first day in your new home.
  • Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days. (Make sure to mark this box “Do Not Move”).

Day before the move:

  • Make sure that all cable equipment has been returned.
  • Take down curtains and curtain rods.
  • Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry.
  • Clean and air your stove.
  • Fill out an IRS change of address form.
  • Pack your personal belongings.
  • Get copies of your medical and dental records (if needed).
  • Get copies of veterinary records (if needed).

Bowie Movers Moving Day:

  • Collect all keys to anything that locks, and make sure you place them in a safe place.
  • Take all the linens off you beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them.
  • Make sure you are home when the movers arrive, as you will need to sign an inventory.
  • Walk around with the movers while they do the inventory.
  • Make sure everything is ready for the move.
  • It’s important to remember that you need to keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in an easily accessible place.
  • Ensure the driver has the correct delivery address and phone number, and confirm the expected delivery time with the driver.
  • Before you leave, do a final walk through of every room, making sure you check all closets and cabinets.

Referrals

I spent countless hours searching for the right moving company to help me move acrosstown. Bowie Movers was the third place I contacted and after speaking to several other companies, I made arrangements for Bowie Movers to help me with my move. They were hands down, the best moving company for the job. Great job guys!

~ Ken

A few weeks ago I moved from Annapolis to Bethesda area and I used Bowie Movers because a friend of mine had used them early during the year and recommended them to me. I have moved 4 times in the last 3 years and I have never had such a relaxing move. They were so helpful from the beginning of the move until the end, making the whole moving process smooth. The best part was they were able to finish the job much quicker than I expected. Thanks guys!

~Walter

I had the opportunity to use Bowie Movers for my cross-country move. I have to tell you they were awesome. They even let me store my stuff at their facility until I found my new apartment. Their storage facility was great; once I found my place Bowie Movers had my stuff on the truck the next day. I got it a couple days later. My belongings were well organized and I didn’t loose anything, and they got everything unloaded quickly, I would recommend them any day.

~ Caroline

I really wasn’t sure who to use to help me move. So I went on the internet and found Bowie Movers. Am glad I found them and hired them to help me relocate to my new house. The quote and the money I paid after the move was nearly the same. They were careful and they worked without stopping for a break. Thanks guys, I really appreciate all your effort!

~ Kamsi

Few months ago I moved from Bethesda to Bowie and used Bowie Movers. When I called for an estimate they gave me all kinds of payment options and even had someone out there that afternoon to give me an estimate. On the moving day, they showed up when they said they would, and helped me get everything packed up and onto the truck. They made my moving stress free.

~ Sandra

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