Getting Ready to Move

Pre-move preparation

• Make a list of all the services you need from a mover, including items to be moved, packing materials needed, items to be packed and unpacked, items to be dismantled and reassembled, and special services like handling a piano, antiques, light fixtures, appliances, crating service, etc.
• Call Ben Hur and three or four other moving companies for a written estimate. If your home has more than one bedroom, ask for a free, on-site estimate. Make sure that all of the services you need are included in the estimates you receive. Ask about how you can protect the move. Ask whether the pickup and delivery dates are guaranteed.
• When you choose a moving and storage company, consider price, services included and the company’s reputation.
• Ask your building manager or supervisor about special requirements and restrictions at the pickup and delivery locations, including building protection, days and hours when access is permitted, parking restrictions, etc. Share this information with your Ben Hur relocation consultant. Some building managers require moving companies to show a "certificate of insurance." These certificates protect the building against liability for damage. If you need a certificate for one or both of your buildings, send us a request form.
• Decide if you’d like Ben Hur to move your vehicle(s) or if you’ll drive to the new location instead.
• Reserve a moving day with your Ben Hur relocation consultant. If you’re uncertain about the exact moving date, we can reserve a tentative date until you have more information.
• Make arrangements for transporting pets and plants.
• Call Ben Hur to confirm a few days before the move.