If you plan to move outside of Toronto to another city within Ontario or outside the province for that matter, you will require the help of long distance moving services. Before you sign a contract with a long distance moving company, you should find out how long the moving company has been in business because if the company has been in operation for many years, you can be assured that they know what they are doing and thus, will provide you with the best service. When the long distance movers come to your home and provide you with an estimate, be sure to ask about which services are EXCLUDED in the overall price since there seems to always be a “catch” with many movers. Furthermore, find out if the moving company has full coverage insurance in the event some of your valuables are damaged or destroyed.
Pack and Ship Long Distance Moving Services
One option is to contact a long distance moving service within Toronto that packs and ships all of your belongings and furniture to the new location. This is an all-inclusive moving service and they will come to your home to get an estimate of all the inventory they will pack and ship before you sign a binding contract with them. Generally, pack-and-ship services cost more than traditional moving companies but it is possible to get discounts on the services. Don’t be afraid to ask, and always plan ahead.
How Long Distance Companies Estimate Moving Expenses
There is a breakdown of how long distance moving services estimate the overall cost of the move. The first thing they consider is the mileage and they’ll do this by simply using tools such as online maps (e.g. Google Maps) since these websites give an estimated mileage from clients’ homes to the new destinations. They also look at how many trucks they require for the move, along with emergency expenses and cost of gas. Finally, they incur the cost of labor and the number of long distance movers required.
If Possible, Do Not Schedule A Move During The Summer
The main reason you do not want to schedule a move with a long distance moving company in the summer (especially in a big city such as Toronto, Ontario) is because this is the busiest time of the year for the majority of movers. You can schedule a moving date near the fall or around winter since this is the slow period for most moving companies.
General Moving Tips
You want to make the moving day easy for both you and the moving company. Here are a few tips you can take regarding this:
- Eliminate all items that you will not need at the new home. Purchase three large containers and label each one “Throw Away”, “Keep” and “Donate.” When you do this you are more organized.
- Be sure that your utilities have been turned on at the new location- Hydro, Water, Gas.
- Confirm that the post office has your new mailing address.
- Delegate some of the tasks to friends and relatives and always give the current home a thorough cleaning before you move out.
Long distance moves are often time-consuming and stressful than the typical move, but when you hire professional long distance moving services, the process will generally run a lot smoother. Movers also rely on tips, so be generous if they have done a good job completing your move. Also, recommend these movers to others so that the movers can generate more clients. In the future if you require the moving services again, they just might give you a break. It’s a win-win for both business and client. If you’re planning a long distance move out of Toronto, give S & Sons Moving a call and we’ll be glad to service you.
