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Moving: Pack to Protect

It's the truth known to everyone: moving is a headache. Especially if one has a larger place and stayed there for a longer period of time: number of furniture pieces, dishes, clothes and other items seem to grow at an exponential rate.

When a moving day comes, you can leave everything to the movers, from packing to actual moving. That's a preferred option for everyone, but what if your budget is tight? Packing some of your items can surely save you a substantial amount of money.

Assuming you are not a professional mover and are on the budget, my common recommendation to people when asked how they need to prepare for their move is this: leave furniture packing to the professionals, especially if you have higher end or antique furniture. This way the chances of them being damaged or otherwise tampered are kept to a minimum (provided your movers are actual professionals and know what they are doing). So, leave the furniture to people who do this for a living. However, in order to stay within your budget, pack up all the smaller items, such as dishes, toys, clothes and other items of this sort. General rule of thumb is: whatever can be fit in the boxes, can be and should be packed by you. Assuming you are on a budget, of course.

If you choose to pack up your furniture yourself, first step is planning: make a list of items you will be moving. The goal of this initial planning is to determine what kind, and how much, of packing supplies will be needed.

Chances are you will need several, very likely, even all of the following packing materials:

  • Shrink wrap;
  • Bubble wrap;
  • Sealable plastic bags;
  • Moving blankets;
  • Boxes;
  • Packing tape;
  • Mattress and sofa covers.

So, you made a list; determined amount and type of packing supplies needed; got the supplies. Let the fun begin!

The first step is to empty all the dressers, drawers and cabinets. Next, disassemble any pieces that can be disassembled. Furniture manuals, if any are left, will come in handy. Next, use shrink wrap to wrap all the pieces up; use packing tape to secure edges and corners, if needed, although in many cases this will not be needed since shrink wrap has a feature of sticking ("good sticking", which means it will not damage your furniture).

If you choose to move your furniture yourself, please make sure you have the thick moving blankets. Otherwise, do not even start loading your rental truck! Trust me, I've seen people trying to save a buck and moving their furniture without furniture/moving blankets: it's sad to see their furniture afterwards.

I hope you haven't forgotten that moving by yourself is pretty much a mission impossible. You will need at least one helper with a strong back and friendly enough to agree on helping you.

Be careful with your furniture, especially while in the house, as if you were operating a heavy duty tractor. This is not a Porsche or Lotus for sure! Do not make sudden moves; do not rush. It's way better to spend an extra hour than to spend another day repairing the holes in the walls after spinning around with your furniture in the house.

Use dollies if the pieces are too heavy to carry. Of course, there's a very good chance you won't be able to use a dolly inside of your residence: furniture will have to be carried through the doors and corners "manually". But outside, it will be a breeze, if you utilize the dolly right. And hopefully you got a moving truck with a liftgate - this prevents a lot of damaged spines, and saves quite a bit of time and energy. And - I cannot stress the importance of this step enough - remember to cover every piece of furniture with those thick moving blankets. Otherwise, all your previous work and spent time on packing and loading will be wasted.

Hopefully this will help you to make your transition from one place to another smoother. Moving is not a rocket science: it's more of a common sense thing. If you have it - move yourself; if you are better with computers or other activities and have a little higher budget, simply box up your smaller items, and leave everything else to the professionals.



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We have used Milestone before and had no problems with our first experience with them, so we thought, hey let's use them again! Our intuition and past experience was spot on.  This last move was an easy and quick one, but Milestone did a great job working hard the entire 3 hours it took and all of our personal belongings arrived at the new residence in excellent condition. We couldn't be more pleased with the company.  Definitely will recommend and use them again!
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Adam R.

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The 2 guys who moved my furniture were great - Quail and Anthony. They were fast and professional and very courteous. They really went above and beyond, moving my stuff on a cold rainy day that made everything more difficult. They could not have been nicer - thank you! quotes

Dee S.

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The contracted move was to relocate my elderly mother from her North Carolina home to a new retirement community near my home in the Charleston, SC area. Richard Gordon was extremely professional with my requirements, accurate with his cost estimate, very accommodating to our schedule and kept in close communication. The two movers were extraordinary in their professionalism, courtesy, efficiency and care of my mother's possessions. Both loading and unloading were done very well. For future moving needs I would definitely use Milestone Relocation Services again and recommend them highly. quotes

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Milestone Relocation Services did a terrific job -- I look forward to using them again the end of this year. They were prompt, efficient and kind. The crew was quick and made sure all of my furniture was wrapped and remained undamaged during the move. In addition to this they were very accurate with logging the time and moved at such a quick pace. Great ! Awesome ! Fantastic ! 5 Star ! ! quotes

Samantha S

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First time hiring a moving company, moving several large furniture items from my mother's home into two separate storage spaces. Price was competitive compared to other estimates and the only company that could guarantee pickup & delivery in short turnaround time required. Even with truck issues, crew arrived on time, were courteous, professional, worked fast, and were expert packers. Packed and delivered furniture to two locations within minimum time and did an awesome job all around. I would recommend to a friend and will use again if I need moving services. quotes

T Rogers

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Company moved us to new location in less than two hours (nearby). We had three bedrooms and appliances. Movers even took hanging clothes. They installed our washer and dryer, hooked up TV's, and put beds together for us. They were fast, friendly, and were very careful of delicate items such as antique furniture and electronics. We would definitely use their services again. quotes

William S L

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We just moved from Raleigh to the Charlotte area and we called Milestone to help. They were very courteous, efficient and careful with our belongings. I could not ask for a better experience! I would recommend them to anyone who is needing help with a move. None of our stuff was damaged during the move and it was all handled as though it was there own belongings.quotes

Richard L

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I called every moving company around and no one was as helpful as Milestone Relocation. The ability to give me a quote and they were able to fit in a time for me to move into my apartment as quick as possible. I highly recommend Milestone Relocation! quotes

Candra Jordan

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My daughter and I were very pleased with your services! You held true to your promise...prompt, ready to work, reliable, qualified and friendly. Quail and Tony represented your company very well. I would recommend you and would be happy to use your services again. quotes

Sandra B.

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The guys were great, very comforting that they have as much experience as they do. I would definitely recommend them again to friends. quotes

Kevin Hill

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Jim, Please pass along my comments to the appropriate parties. I was completely satisfied with my moving experience. The moving crew was courteous, efficient, and took very good care of my furnishings. I would definitely use Milestone again. Kudos and my thanks to the moving crew! quotes

Alan O'Neal

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My name is Sylvia and I just recently relocated after selling my house. I selected the moving company Milestone to assist me. Milestone in return went beyond assisting me. They showed ready to work. I had been in my house for 9 years so as you can only image I had a lot of items to move. The moving guys conducted the move in a professional and timely matter. I greatly appreciate the outstanding and hard working job that Milestone moving company did for me. I would recommend over and over if to anyone who is trying or thinking of moving. Also, if I move again I will be using milestone. I would like to take this time to thank you for the outstanding job you guys did. You made my move less stressful. quotes

Sylvia E.

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The guys at Milestone were good at their jobs. They scouted the place before the move and then had a plan for getting it together. They were timely and kept everything organized. Well priced, too. quotes

Chris Voss

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Would you please forward this on to the appropriate person/people... Just wanted to take to the time to commend Milestone Relocation for an excellent job with our home move this past Sunday. From our initial contact for a cost estimate, to reserving the move, Edison was very helpful & knowledgeable. He patiently answered all my many questions and was friendly and accommodating. Also, our movers Jonathan & Shaquille (from Raleigh) were very nice, careful, considerate, and strong! They were hard working and made our move look easy, which I am sure it was not. All three of the mentioned employees we had interaction with were a super representation of Milestone Relocation. Many thanks for making a stressful situation like a home move run smoothly. We appreciate the great service! quotes

Carmin & Henry McSwain

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Very professional service. Items were moved quickly and efficiently with no damage. The movers were very helpful and respectful. quotes

Ian

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I really wanted to tell these guys to slow down, They had me moved in so quick, my head is still swimming and how amazing they were, Shawn, Chade and Charles were perfection! Nothing damaged, everything moved in! I will definitely use them again when we move in our house next year. You guys were awesome and professional. God Bless! quotes

Taneka Cole

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Best movers in Raleigh - look no further! Fast and efficient with great personality movers, no damages, no hidden fees. The way moving should be, and it was as stress free and smooth as moving can get. quotes

George C.

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SO PLEASED! Affordable, quality service that made our move a far more pleasant experience! The movers were professional, considerate and friendly -- not to mention speedy! We will definitely go through Milestone again, as well as recommend. :-) Thank you! quotes

Christina Mojica

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Two guys showed up and worked hard non stop from start to finish. Not a loafer in the bunch. These are true professionals. quotes

Douglas Buehrle

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I just wanted to say thank you for sending me two of the greatest guys for my move, Ben and Aidan they were the best!!!

I will refer anyone I know that mentions a move to me to your company because I was totally satisfied with the professionalism, skill and quality of service. You really sent me some great guys. quotes

Helena S.

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Guys showed up with 4 men rather than the 2 I was quoted for and finished the job an hour earlier than estimated! Still charged the original quote for 2 guys. Furniture was undamaged as were the walls in both locations. Very nice, personable workers who took precautions with my things and got the job done quickly. What more can I ask for? quotes

Garrison R.

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My husband and I were super impressed with Rudy and his team, other 2 movers assigned to our move. They were fast and efficient, considering they had to deal with several flights of stairs at our old house. We also had quite a bit of heavy furniture, which we wouldn't have been able to move ourselves. We were charged exactly what we were told on the phone - no additional charges, surcharges or other unexpected fees. All in all, we were completely satisfied with the level of service and overall experience with Milestone Relocation. quotes

Molly S.

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The service was great and the movers were extremely helpful and careful with our belongings. I would definitely use them again! quotes

Nadia Campbell

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Benny, Steve, and James were so helpful and efficient. They were scheduled to arrive between 9:00 and 10:00, and the move started at 9:00 on the dot. The move was handled promptly and professionally and the team worked hard to get the job done on time--even with an extra stop along the way. All of our items were handled with care, and the pricing was fair and affordable. I will use Milestone again in the future and recommend them to my friends. Thanks again for making the moving process less stressful! quotes

Erica S.

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Hi, Jim. Just wanted to thank you again for helping me out of a really lousy situation yesterday. When your crew showed up, Benny, Steve, and Shawn were able to help me finish loading the truck and get everything unloaded at the new place in 3 hours! They worked hard, consistent, and with such positive attitudes--no complaining about the heat, stairs, etc, just joking, happy attitudes. I was so impressed that Shawn would welcome his son into the world just a few short hours before. After a sleepless night, he showed up and worked hard. You have some fantastic employees and I really appreciate the extent you went to to help me move yesterday on such short notice.

Thanks. quotes

Jennifer H.L.

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Milestone relocation solutions helped me move this past Sunday and they were great. I had two guys and they were awesome, everything was moved in a timely manner, they were professional and they took good care of my stuff. The price was pretty great, better than other places I called. I'd recommend them to anyone!! quotes

Kristi K.

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The move went great! It was extremely hot out and the guys worked right through it! Very affordable with trustworthy employees. Definitely recommend to friends. quotes

Amy Green

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Punctual, cordial, careful and affordable. What more can you ask for? quotes

Steven J. Kim

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We were thoroughly impressed with our experience with Milestone Relocation Solutions. They were on-time, friendly, and efficient. They made our move so much easier. quotes

Ashley B.

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The move went very smoothly. Only took 3 hours and they were very professional! Recommending to my friends. quotes

Maggie Purcell

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Milestone Relocation did a great job moving us. Our movers, James and Ben, were respectful and professional, and I felt that we could trust them with our move. We had a large amount of furniture and boxed items, and they were careful with all of our belongings. They were also wary of our walls and did not scratch them at all. I plan on hiring Milestone Relocation for our next move and highly recommend them for those shopping for movers. quotes

Jennifer T.

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It was a very positive experience using Milestone Relocation Solutions. Everyone was timely and friendly. It was a hot day and yet everyone worked hard. All my items were handled with care and moved to my new home in great shape. It took a lot of stress out of the moving process. quotes

Ann Carlock

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My daughter referred me to Milestone b/c she had them scheduled for an upcoming move. I called and got a quote and was very pleased with the service and the price. We were extremely satisfied with the service and will definitely be keeping their information for any future moves! quotes

Daphne W.

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We recently contacted Milestone to move some very heavy pieces of furniture from an apt to our home. Mike and Booby were very professional and careful! Mike called the night before to confirm locations and times. They were on time, polite and very careful with our belongings. We will use them again for any future moves. Thanks again, Mike and Bobby, for handling our move! quotes

Kathy Peet

Raleigh Movers
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USDOT: 1975023 MC: 698596 C-2520

160 Mine Lake Ct Ste 200

Raleigh, NC 27615

Phone: 919.521.8300

Fax: 855.845.1530

www.MilestoneRelocation.com/raleigh

Email: info@milestonerelocation.com

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