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Carmack Moving and Storage
Are short moves as hard as long? Will I have time to get settled? When should I call a moving company? Carmack Moving and Storage answers these questions and more.
Q. What causes moving-related stress?
Carmack Moving and Storage: Many people find the task overwhelming and that in and of itself can create anxiety.
Q. What can I do to make the first night easier?
Carmack Moving and Storage: Make sure to have a suitcase packed with clothes and pajamas, toiletries, and even a few snacks.
Q. Are short moves as hard as long distance ones?
Carmack Moving and Storage: They certainly can be. Even moving across the street requires meticulous planning.
Q. How far in advance do I need to contact Carmack Moving and Storage for a quote?
Carmack Moving and Storage: At least a month before moving day.
Q. How long does it take to get settled into a new home?
Carmack Moving and Storage: It can days, it can take months, and some people never really settle. It depends on the family and their own comfort level of unpacking and arranging furniture.
Q. How do I explain the moving process to my children?
Carmack Moving and Storage: If they are older, allow them to help with the decision making process, even if it’s just down to what color markers to write on the boxes. For smaller children, help them get excited and explain what is happening every step of the way.
Q. How can I make moving fun for the kids?
Carmack Moving and Storage: Show them pictures of their new home and make a game out of going. If you are really creative, print out photos of the new place and let them cut out pictures of furniture to “move” into it. Pay close attention to what they put in their rooms and try to find something like it to help them stay excited.
Q. How long does the actual moving process take?
Carmack Moving and Storage: For local moves, the physical act of loading, driving, and unloading takes anywhere from a few hours to an entire day.
Q. Does Carmack Moving and Storage offer international moves as well?
Carmack Moving and Storage: Yes we do. We can move you down the street just as easily as we can load a sea container for international delivery.
Q. Should I pack everything for a short move or just wing it?
Carmack Moving and Storage: Moving, no matter the distance, means the opportunity for your valuables to get damaged, Even the best moving company cannot protect them from jarring in case of an accident. It’s always a good idea to wrap and pack as well as possible.
Q. Can I buy additional insurance for my items during the moving process?
Carmack Moving and Storage: Yes, and at Carmack Moving and Storage, we recommend it. We provide valuation that covers negligence on our part.
Q. How do I know I am getting the best deal? I’m really worried I’ll overpay for moving services
Carmack Moving and Storage: Carmack Moving and Storage is competitively priced. We boast some of the best movers in the industry without charging extra for their skill, care, and expertise.
Q. Where can I find additional resources to help me plan my move?
Carmack Moving and Storage: Visit carmackmoving.com or call the office at 703.378.1616 or Toll Free at 866.627.4420. We can answer your questions and help calm your fears before, during, and after the move.
About Carmack Moving and Storage
Carmack Moving and Storage has been helping people get to where they were going since 1985, when Robert Carmack and his pickup truck rolled away with their first load. Today, Carmack Moving and Storage is a leading provider of relocation services for people in and around the Washington, DC area. Carmack Moving and Storage also works with Realtors and homeowners to help clear out unwanted items during the home selling process and stores them in their temperature controlled warehouse.
Carmack Moving and Storage is competitively priced on all of their services: moving, packing, storing, and home staging. For more information or to contact Carmack Moving and Storage visit them online at carmackmoving.com.