Month: July 2019

Learn our secret to safe, secure vehicle transport during long-distance moves.

Long-distance moves present many challenges and practical obstacles, no matter your destination. If you want to keep your current car, transporting it can be another stressor. How can you get it to your destination? A great choice is hiring a moving company to transport it for you. You can save time, money, and stress by working with an established company who can handle your household packing and delivery, right along with moving your vehicle.

Decide on Acceptable Terms

There are several ways to move a vehicle. You can hire someone to:

• Drive your car to your new location
• Drive a vehicle on which your car rides in the open
• Drive a vehicle containing your car in an enclosed area

Make sure you get the details in writing and ask about your mover’s insurance plan. How does it relate to your vehicle? For insurance to cover a car with specialty features, the policy might require additional protection.

Prepare Your Car for Transport

Once you’ve received an accurate quote from a moving company, it’s time to get your vehicle ready for transportation. Some of these steps are simple and take very little time or effort. Others might require a trip to a dealership. Still, others might fall under your moving company’s responsibilities. You’ll want to do the following before transporting your car:

• Perform basic maintenance
• Wash your car and clean the inside
• Take interior and exterior photos
• Check on inspection, registration, and insurance laws in your new location
• Make an extra set of keys for the moving company

Call Nilson Van and Storage for quotes and information on auto transportation during long-distance moves.

Learn the secret to making residential moves stress-free and pet-friendly.

Residential moves involving pets add an extra element of stress to your plans. It’s one thing if you’ll be driving with your household items. If you’re flying – particularly overseas – you need the help of a professional company who can help you keep your pets safe. Here are five pet-friendly tips for preparing for a long-distance move.

1: Research Travel Laws

Moving pets across international borders takes more than a note from your veterinarian. You’ll have to time everything right if you want Fido to come home with you as soon as you touch down.

2: Request More Information from Your Airline

If you’re traveling by plane, you’ll need to know the company’s policies on pets carried in the cargo hold or in the cabin.

3: Double-Check the Local Laws of Your New Destination

Will your dog or cat need a license? What about a fenced in yard? Is your breed of pet allowed inside city limits? Don’t let local laws catch you off-guard. Call City Hall before your move so you will know your pet is legal from the first day you’re in town.

4: Update Your Pet’s Microchip Information

If your pet loses their collar in transit, what will you do? If your pet has a microchip, and we hope that they do, it’s critical to update your contact information with the microchip company. Make sure they have your new address and phone number if it changes.

5: Schedule a Physical with Your Veterinarian

From updating shots to getting a prescription for motion sickness, there are plenty of reasons to meet with your vet before making a big move. Help your furry (or feathered) friends feel more comfortable and secure with a well-designed moving plan.

Ensure your pets’ safety by scheduling residential moves with an established company like Nilson Van and Storage.

How bad can commercial moves be? Prevent the worst accidents with these simple tips.

Commercial moves leave plenty of room for major mistakes. You could end up with broken furniture, lost files, and damaged electronics, just to name a few. Handling these jobs the wrong way puts your business at risk. Prevent catastrophe with the following five tips.

1. Use Specialty Moving Supplies

It’s common to try to avoid extra costs by packing items without proper protection. However, there are benefits to putting everything in its own box. Computers, equipment, artwork, and other odds and ends are safer in boxes. They’re also easier to load, unload, and keep organized, which makes your move faster and reduces your downtime.

2. Opt for Professional Packing

One easy way to get all the supplies you need is by hiring a moving company for full-service relocation. We’ll securely pack your items before loading them on the moving trucks. Once at your new location, we’ll unload boxes, move them to their intended positions, and put together or install items as needed.

3. Connect Utilities in Advance

Many commercial accounts allow you to run electricity, water, phone, internet, and other services in two locations for a short time. This allows you to ensure everything is in working order before you sign off on the delivery.

4. Coordinate with Everyone Involved in the Move

How long it takes to move your office impacts the price in more ways than one. You want to keep things moving on a tight schedule to minimize your costs and your operational downtime. Unfortunately, delays are easy when someone is out of the loop. It’s essential for the following people to communicate:

• Business owner
• Office manager
• Property manager
• Moving truck driver

Lengthy delays could require storing your items temporarily, leading to extra costs and wasted time.

5. Work with Experienced Commercial Movers

The challenges of moving an office from one location to the next may be too daunting for amateur movers. It’s important to hire a business with commercial moving experience. Not only can you trust the job to be fully insured in case of accidents, but you’ll have extra help ensuring your transition goes as smoothly as possible.

Contact the pros at Nilson Van and Storage for a quote for your commercial move.

Mismanaging residential moves can lead to damage. Avoid problems with these handy tips.

Few things are as inconvenient as damage to flooring during residential moves. Worst case scenarios run the gamut, from an angry landlord threatening you with legal action to the need for temporary housing while you repair the damage. But accidents happen. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to lower your risks.

More People for Heavy Lifting

Most people aren’t familiar with what it takes to hire a mover. They assume it’s out of their budget and settle for relying on rental vans and volunteer. This is an easy way to wind up without the manpower you need on the big day. Without friends and family capable of lifting heavy furniture, you are almost guaranteed to gauge wood flooring and tear apart carpet. In many cases, the damage caused far exceeds any savings from doing things DIY. Before you lose your deposit – or worse – get an accurate quote from professional movers.

Invest in Proper Floor Protection

Going it alone? If so, look into floor protection products. There are different types of floor pads and protective barriers meant to prevent stains, tears, and scratches. Some of them also make the move easier on your back. If you hire a mover, they’ll take care of the floor protection for you.

Moving companies carry insurance and use proper equipment intended to protect your valuables and home features. A responsible moving company will go over the contract ahead of time and offer guidance in minimizing your risks. For instance, you might want to empty drawers before a move to ensure heavy furniture pieces are as light as possible. You might also be able to hire a full-service mover to handle packing and moving, to reduce your stress and the potential for damage during the move.
Prevent expensive, inconvenient floor damage by hiring the professional team at Nilson Van and Storage for your residential move.